Sandstone Multiple-Use Trail

Highlights

A true Kisatchie classic for riders who want hilly longleaf scenery, meaningful mileage, and a trail system with enough scale to feel like a destination.

Riding

The ride is where Sandstone earns its reputation. Across 36 miles, the system threads through hilly pine country, sandstone features, and broad forest views that feel surprisingly scenic for Louisiana. The three connected segments let you shape the day to your horse, your fitness, and your appetite for mileage. It is a multiple-use trail, so awareness matters, but for horse travelers the reward is a ride with momentum, variety, and enough real range to feel destination-level.

Rideable terrain

36 miles

Trailer parking

primary staging at Lotus Campground, with additional horse-friendly staging at Cane Camp and Corral Camp; trailers can choose from several practical access points

Horse regulations

Sandstone is a designated multiple-use trail with a day-use fee for applicable users, and trail status can change with weather, maintenance, or seasonal conditions. Check the Kisatchie OHV hotline or district office before departing. Stay on marked routes, expect shared-use traffic, and plan for a forest ride where self-sufficiency matters. Riders should also note that conditions and access may shift, so current information is essential rather than optional.

Getting here

For planning, use 229 Dogwood Park Road, Provencal, LA 71468, then choose your staging point according to the kind of day you want. Lotus is the primary access, but horse travelers often appreciate Cane Camp as a more comfortable equestrian base. Because this is a larger system, arrival goes best when you have already chosen a loop or combination of loops. That little bit of preparation makes the day feel smooth instead of overly ambitious.

Planning your visit

This is a strong choice for riders who want to feel like they really went somewhere. Carry enough water, know your loop plan before you leave the trailer, and choose your staging base with intention. Sandstone rewards riders who arrive prepared, and when the conditions are right it delivers one of the most satisfying longer horse rides in Louisiana.

Where to stay

Sandstone itself is a trail rather than a dedicated horse camp, so the smartest overnight strategy is to pair it with Cane Camp or another nearby base. Done that way, the experience feels far more polished: ride the bigger mileage by day, then come back to a settled camp rather than rushing home. If you like trail systems that justify a full weekend and reward a thoughtful setup, Sandstone does that exceptionally well.