Kisatchie National Forest
Kisatchie National Forest is an easy 80+ miles off-road trail near Alexandria, LA, best run Year-round. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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Louisiana's sole national forest defies every expectation of what the state looks like. Kisatchie's hills, mesas, and pine uplands transition to cypress-bottom bayous in a remarkable diversity of terrain, all accessible by a network of forest service roads.
Fun Facts
Kisatchie is the only national forest in Louisiana.
The Kisatchie Hills have sandstone mesas that look more like Arizona than Louisiana.
Natchitoches, the nearest town, is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase territory.
🛞 Tires
Closest campgrounds to Kisatchie National Forest:
- Stuart Lake Campground · 8 mi (straight-line)
- Kincaid Lake Campground Complex · 16 mi (straight-line)
- Valentine Lake Recreation Area · Boyce · 19 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.