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Kisatchie National Forest
Evangeline Unit Brochure
Shows Valentine Lake Recreation Area and Trail, Kincaid Lake Recreation Area and Trail, Wild Azalea Trail and more. These attractions are within a 10-15 minute drive from Magnolia Cabin.
Kincaid Lake Recreation Area and Trail Map
Shows a close-up view of the lake, beach, trail and more. The area
is a 12-minute drive from Magnolia Cabin.
Kincaid Beach is Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Wild Azalea Trail Brochure
The longest hiking trail in Louisiana is a great adventure anytime, and is especially beautiful in the spring when the wild azaleas are in bloom. The Valentine Trailhead is 10 minutes away.
Kisatchie Ranger District Brochure
North of Magnolia Cabin, the Kisatchie District features the Caroline Dorman Trail, Longleaf Vista Trail, Kisatchie Bayou, Red Dirt and the Longleaf Vista Scenic Drive. These attractions are 40-60 minutes from Magnolia Cabin.
Vernon Unit Brochure
Stretching west from Magnolia Cabin, the Vernon Unit features the historic Fullerton Mill Complex. The Fullerton site is 40 minutes from Magnolia Cabin. Note: We visited 8/28/19 to research site and found it very scenic and quiet. For Magnolia Cabin guests, Valentine Lake is very similar and much closer.
Please remember we offer Guided Hikes and Paddles
Need more information? The ranger station is just 1/2 west of us on Hwy 28. Office Hours: 7:30-4.
Food
Before Arriving
There are few nearby choices for dinner, especially for late arrivers, so we recommend the following:
FROM THE NORTH: If you traveling from the north on I-49, consider stopping in Natchitoches for dinner. There are chain eateries at the exit and finer places in town (6 miles). Historic Natchitoches is worth a stop anyway. From Natchitoches you are about 55-minutes from Magnolia Cabin.
FROM THE EAST OR SOUTH: If you are traveling from the south on I-49 or US 165, or from the east on Hwy 28, stop in Alexandria for dinner, where there is a wide selection of local and chain restaurants. Alexandria is 15 minutes from Magnolia Cabin.
FROM THE WEST: If you are traveling from the west on Hwy 63 in Texas, you know there aren't many choices in east Texas. Drive through to Leesville, La., where there is a decent choice of eateries, better earlier than late. There are no restaurants between Leesville and Magnolia Cabin. Leesville is 45 minutes from Magnolia Cabin.
If you arrive without having dinner, Tunk's Cypress Inn is a full restaurant 2 miles east on Hwy 28 and Y-Not Stop is a convenience store 4 miles west on Hwy 28 with a good kitchen for fried catfish, chicken and more.
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