The regular monthly meeting for Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 4:00 pm at the Nature Center has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 8:30 am at the Nature Center at 135 Cypress Park Dr., Benton LA.  Thank you!

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.

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 Dug 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:

• Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Friday and Saturday 8:00am-7:00pm

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

Beach Hours: 

• Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm
• Friday and Saturday 9:00am-6:30pm

Marina Hours:  

• Thursday 10:00am-4:30pm
• Friday and Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm
• Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm

If you need gas during the weekdays, please call 318 965-0007 between 9:00am and 3:00pm, and an employee will come assist you

Boat Launch:  $5.00/day

Our 2022 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.