Directions and Factoids
Directions: Located on LA Highway 15, north of Lettsworth.
Factoid: Louisiana's Old River is a distinctive river with a remarkable history. Fifty miles
northwest of Baton Rouge, it connects the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers. It was once
a part of the Mississippi and would have long ceased to exist had it not been for man. At
one time, the Mississippi attempted to divert most of its flow through Old River and down
the Atchafalaya. The Old River Lock was built to make the Red River and the Atchafalaya
River accessible to river traffic from the Mississippi River. The boat ramp and parking
lot are across the highway from the project office.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
Old River Control
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G |
|
|
|
Old River Lock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
D |
A G |
|
|
H R
|
Corps Managed
|
Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
|
|
Print Friendly Version
|
Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
|
Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
|
Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
|
The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army of the Web site or the information, products or services contained therein.