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

Announcements

This is a notice to hold a public hearing to amend the 2021 budget. This is also a notice to hold a public hearing to adopt the 2022 budget. These hearings will take place at our regular meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Nature Center which is located at 135 Cypress Park Drive, Benton, LA 71006. Both budgets are now available for public inspection at the District's administrative office.

Our 2022 boat stickers are now on sale and can be purchased at the front gate office. Thank you!

Linton Road Bridge Closure:

Starting Tuesday April 20, 2021, a complete closure of the Linton Road bridge will be required. We have provided detour directions below. Please click here to access google maps for a visual detour map.

Taking Airline: Taking Hwy. 3:

Go North on Airline Go North on Hwy. 3

Airline will turn into Palmetto Rd. Turn right onto Hwy. 162(5th St.)

Follow Palmetto Rd. to Hwy. 162(5th St.) Turn right onto Linton Cutoff Rd.

Turn right onto Hwy. 162(5th St.) Turn left onto Downs Dr.

Turn right onto Linton Cutoff Rd. Turn left onto Linton Rd.

Turn left onto Downs Dr. The park will be on the right side of the road.

Turn left onto Linton Rd.

The park will be on the right side of the road.

Effective with the bridge closure, there shall be no boating activities on Black Bayou within 120 feet of the bridge until further notice. Thank you!

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 Drive, Benton LA 71006

Front Gate Office Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (We lock the entrance gate up to 15 minutes prior to closing) **Hours are subject to change without notice.

Beach Hours: The beach area is closed for the Fall/Winter season.

Marina Hours: The marina is closed for the fall/winter season, however if you need gas during the week, you can call 318 965-0007 between 8:00am and 3:00 pm, and an employee will come assist you.

Entry Fee: $5.00/person/day (children 5 & under are free)

Boat Launch Fee: $5.00/day

*All vehicle operators are required to present a valid driver's license at the gate in order to gain entry*

*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*

2022 Boat Stickers

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.

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.