Due to high water, all of the boat launches have been closed until further notice.  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 Dr., Benton, LA  71006

Entry Fee:  $5.00/per person(children 5 and under are free)

• All vehicle operators are required to present a valid drivers license at the gate
• 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
• There are BBQ pits provided throughout the park.  We do not allow outside BBQ pits or smokers.

Front Gate Office/Park Hours: 

• Monday-Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm

We lock the entrance gate up to 15 minutes prior to closing

Beach Hours: 

The beach area is closed for the Fall/Winter season

Boat Launch:  $5.00/day

**Due to rising costs, prices are subject to change

Our 2023 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.