Updated Monday, March 30, 2020: 

After viewing the Govenor's additional measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the park will implement these policies until further notice:

• Starting Monday, March 30, the front gate office will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00AM-4:00PM.
• We will only be open for phone calls and boat stickers.
• We are not accepting new reservations at this time.  The RV area will close on Sunday, March 29.  The cabin, cottage, condo, and shelter areas are closed also.

• All outside boat launches will remain open. There are fishing piers at two of the launches, Parks Rd. and Old Palmetto, that will also remain open.

• We will not allow day pass entry into the park at this time.

• The Zoo and Nature Center are closed.

• For the safety of our employees and the public, all inspections and permits for projects on the lake have ceased.  Please be aware that our rules and regulations state that anyone doing construction or repair without a permit can be fined up to $500 per day for each day that the violation exists.  

We will continue to update as we receive information. Thank you for your patience!

Notice for the Board of Commissioners Meeting Updated Monday, March 30, 2020:

• To add to the information above regarding the "stay at home" order from the Governor due to Covid-19, the April 14, 2020 meeting of the Board of Commissioners has been cancelled.  We will keep updating here on future meetings.  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 Drive, Benton La 71006

Park 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: Closed for the season  

Marina Hours:   Closed until further notice

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*

Our 2020 boat stickers can be purchased at the front gate office.  Both Cypress and Black Bayou require the current year's sticker.