Lake Bistineau State Park
State park in Louisiana, United States
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Lake Bistineau State Park is one of twenty-two state parks in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in Doyline in Webster Parish, about a half hour east of Shreveport.[5]
| Lake Bistineau State Park | |
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Cypress trees in Lake Bistineau State Park. | |
  Map of Louisiana, United States of America  Lake Bistineau State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA |
| Coordinates | 32°26′24″N 93°23′40″W[1] |
| Area | 750 acres (304 ha)[2][3] |
| Established | 1938[1] |
| Visitors | 47,034 (in 2022)[4] |
| Governing body | Louisiana Office of State Parks |
| Website | www |
History
Lake Bistineau was created by a flood after a log jam in 1800, but the lake gradually drained over time. In 1935, construction on a dam began, and the park was opened in 1938.[1] It was the first state park to accommodate African Americans, with two separate areas of the modern-day park reflecting the historical segregated nature of the park.[6]
Activities
Lake Bistineau State Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails, as well and camping, boating, paddling, and various other outdoor activities.[1]