Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District in Benton, Lousiana

Monthly Meeting Time Change

Regular meeting times for the Board of Commissioners is changing from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm effective August 1st, 2024.

Cypress Black Bayou Millage Renewal

Thank You for Your Support!

A huge shoutout to our incredible community for rallying behind the renewal of the tax millage for the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District! Your votes have spoken volumes, reaffirming your dedication to preserving and enhancing our beloved recreational facility. With your unwavering support, we can continue to maintain and operate this vital space, ensuring it remains a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers alike. Your vote not only secures the future of our facility but also strengthens our commitment to environmental conservation and community well-being. Thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the future of Cypress Black Bayou. Together, we'll keep this oasis thriving for generations to come!

Boat Counterclockwise

Boating on Cypress and Black Bayou must always be carried out in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE fashion. That is port-side, meaning that the shore is to your right. PLEASE use extra caution on Black Bayou because the lake is narrower.

Visiting Cypress Park

Address: 135 Cypress Park Dr., Benton, LA 71006

Entry Fee: $5.00/per person (children 5 and under are free)

All vehicle operators are required to present a valid drivers license at the gate
Due to the Nature Center on site being part of the Bossier Parish School system, the entire park is a Drug Free and Gun Free school zone
There are BBQ pits provided throughout the park. We do not allow outside BBQ pits or smokers.

Front Gate Office/Park Hours:

Spring/Summer Hours

*Day pass sales stop 2 hours before closing time*

Sunday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Fridays: 8:00 AM-8:30 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM-7:30 PM

We lock the entrance gate up to 15 minutes prior to closing

Beach Hours:

Closed for the season

Boat Launch: $5.00/day

**Due to rising costs, prices are subject to change

2025 Boat Stickers

Our 2025 boat stickers are now on sale and can be purchased at the front gate office. Both Cypress and Black Bayou require the current year's sticker.

Regulations

Click on the link for the Cypress Black Bayou's Policies and Regulations.

Click on the link to read the regulations adopted in 2011 regarding protection of the Spillway and Water Intake Systems.

Click on the link for the Cypress Black Bayou Boating Rules Form.