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Camp Livingston Trail Complex
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Little Creek Loop Trail, Hickman Loop Trail, Catahoula Ranger District, Kisatchie National Forest, Livingston Multiple Use Trails, Hickman Trailhead, Little Creek Trailhead |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This system of two interconnecting loop trails features multiple creek crossings in a forest mixture of pine and hardwood. Little Creek Trail is the southern loop with approximately 22.6 miles of moderate terrain while the northern loop is Hickman Trail with about 12.5 miles of moderate trail.
There are two staging areas and the trails are marked. The trailhead for Little Creek loop has vault restrooms.
Please note that the trails may close on short notice due to wet weather conditions or other reasons, so check the trail hotline before heading out.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain narrow bridge |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | 1" max tread |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) 1" max tread |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) 1" max tread |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours only |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No mudding. Tires with tread depth exceeding 1 inch are prohibited. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,480 acres (7 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 35 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 100 to 200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Simms Road Chevron (318) 765-8563 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Simms Road Chevron (318) 765-8563 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Rolling Hills RV Resort (318) 201-0547 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Rolling Hills RV Resort (318) 201-0547 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Rolling Hills RV Resort (318) 201-0547 |
| Campground | On Site | Little Creek Campground |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Simms Road Chevron (318) 765-8563 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per rider) onsite self service pay station |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ball, LA | ||
| From: Alexandria, LA
1) Take US-165 north about 10.5 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Livingston Road, continue 1.5 miles 3) Veer left onto A Street, continue about 1 mile. 4) Trailhead is on the left. Little Creek Trailhead 1) Take US-165 north about 8 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Camp Livingston Road, continue 2.7 miles. 3) Trailhead is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | OHV Trail Hotline (866) 830-6467 |
| Contact Info | Kisatchie National Forest - Catahoula Ranger District 5325 Louisiana Hwy 8 Bentley, LA 71407-9726 (318) 765-3554 (318) 765-3555 mailroom_r8_kisatchie@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Camp Livingston Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/27/2013 (Thanks!)
Camp Livingston Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/19/2013 (Thanks!)
Camp Livingston Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/10/2016 (Thanks!)
Camp Livingston Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/30/2017 (Thanks!)
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