Cypress Black Bayou
Recreation and Water
Conservation District
We will use these guidelines until further notice:
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
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: Closed for the season. Please see guidelines above.
Marina Hours: The marina will be selling gas only Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am-3:30 pm. When you pull up to the pump, call 318 965-0007, and an employee will come to assist you.
Entry Fee: $5.00/person/day (children 5 & under are free) Please see guidelines above.
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 2021 boat stickers can be purchased at the front gate office. Both Cypress and Black Bayou require the current year's sticker.
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District
135 Cypress Park Dr ~ Benton, Louisiana 71006 ~ (318) 965-0007
Phone Calls May Be Recorded for Quality and Training Purposes