Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cotton Valley, Louisiana
Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is… Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ivan Lake Trail
This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas.… Learn more about Ivan Lake Trail
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Dead End Barrel
This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will… Learn more about The Dead End Barrel
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
815 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 815 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
This is a very short off-shoot road to a timber logging area. The end of the road is secluded, away from the main road and the perfect stop for lunch or a hideaway campsite away… Learn more about Kisatchie NF Spur Trail
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
829 Road, Kisatchie NF
This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in… Learn more about 829 Road, Kisatchie NF
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads
This is a maintained gravel road in Mercer Bayou Wildlife Area. Mercer Bayou is a gut located just 18.4 miles from Texarkana, in Miller County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Jonesville, AR.… Learn more about Boggy Creek Monster Trail
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 2 - Highway 371 to Road 113
Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually,… Learn more about Tower Ends at Private Fishing Club
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 3 - Road 113 to Highway 76
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 7 - Treck Along Ouachita Road
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois d'Ark Trail back to Interstate 30
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
To Bois d'Ark Lake Finger Point Landing
This track takes you to Finger Point Landing on Bois d'Ark Lake in Arkansas. This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber… Learn more about To Bois d'Ark Lake Finger Point Landing
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 8 - To Spoon Bend Camping Area
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 4 - Poison Springs WMA and Purifoy Cemetery
This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies.The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wildlife habitat and… Learn more about Bois D'Ark WMA from HWY 67
Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
This dirt and gravel road takes you to dispersed campsites within the Poison Springs WMA area. Camping permits are required and are free at Poison Springs WMA website. Roads can be slick, and water crossing… Learn more about Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Highway 24 to Campsite C-10 Poison Springs WMA
Dirt and gravel road south off Highway 24. This road goes into the Poison Spring WMA. A camping permit is required and is free at Poison Springs WMA website. This road can be slippery when… Learn more about Highway 24 to Campsite C-10 Poison Springs WMA
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
This route starts off of Hwy 67 just west of Texarkana and goes to the low water bridge that crosses part of Wright Patman Lake. There are plenty of areas to fish. Bring a kayak… Learn more about Low Water Bridge on Lake Wright Patman
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Total Miles
360.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA Auto Route
Well maintained gravel roads travel through a beautiful landscape. The Grandview Prairie Auto Tour is a 10-mile route with 10 stops. Enjoy the drive along these gravel roads while learning about the area as you… Learn more about Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA Auto Route