Updated Tuesday, May 26, 2020: 

We will use these guidelines to implement Phase 1 of re-opening until further notice:

• Day pass entry, which includes the beach area, zoo, nature trails, and the fishing piers inside the park, will be limited to 250 people per day.  Starting on Thursday, May 28, 2020, we will only allow day pass entry Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am-4:30pm.  You will not be allowed to re-enter the park on a day pass if you leave.  We recommend to call ahead to see what our capacity is at before arriving.  
• The Front Gate Office is open 7 days a week for phone calls, boat stickers, and RV reservation check ins.
• We will be accepting reservations for the RV area only.  The cottage, cabin, condo and shelter areas are still closed right now.  
• 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.  Starting Wednesday, May 6, 2020, we will start issuing citations for any violations at our launches.  

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

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:  Starting Thursday, May 28, 2020:  Thursday-Sunday 10:00 am-4:30 pm.  Please see guidelines above.

Marina Hours:   Friday-Sunday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm  The marina is open for snacks, drinks, and gasoline.  

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.