Red River Landing Water Access

Former ferry landing turned informal camping spot along the Red River with direct water access for filtering and a few dispersed sites under mature hardwoods. The area sees light use except during hunting season when local camps get busy. No facilities beyond a boat ramp, but the river access is reliable year-round and the shade is solid in summer heat.

Follow Highway 6 west from Natchitoches about 12 miles, then turn south on the unmarked gravel road just past the bridge. The half-mile access road can get muddy after rain but is passable for most vehicles. Fires are generally okay except during drought conditions, and there’s no stay limit enforced.

Red River water access with primitive camping