Vernon Lake:
Vernon Lake is a 4,600 acre impoundment located near Anacoco, La. Designated as a La. quality lake, this lake attracts many largemouth bass anglers. The lake is partially wooded, with lots of dead timber in the upper end of the lake. Open water is located near the dam. Fishing for crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish is said to be excellent especially during the spring, early summer, and fall months.
Hickory Ridge Recreation Park
Hickory Ridge Recreation Park is located on Vernon Lake and is maintained and operated by the Vernon Parish Police Jury for public use. Hickory Ridge consist of eight campsites which all have electricity.
Campsites 7-8: Only campsites with water
All campsites have electricity.
Campsite 6: Has both a 20 and 30 amp RV hook-up
Campsites 3-5: Share two 20 amp RV hook-ups
Campsite 8: Has two 30 amp RV hook-ups
Hickory Ridge Recreation Park is a gated campground with tent and RV camping, bathrooms and showers, enclosed pavilion, a fish-cleaning station, running water, public boat ramp outside gate, fishing and swimming areas, tables and charcoal grills, and a dock area.
Camping at Hickory Ridge is oriented for family atmosphere. The Vernon Parish Police Jury intends to provide the residents of Vernon Parish with outdoor recreational opportunities. For rental information, please call 337.238.0324
The fee for the use of the campsite is as follows per campsite:
| CAMPER TRAILER = $15.00 PER DAY |
| TENT ONLY = $10.00 PER DAY |
| BUILDING = $25.00 PER DAY |
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WHOLE PARK (BUILDING included) = $80.00 PER DAY
*WHOLE PARK RENTALS must be paid a week in advance. Failure to pay within this period will result in the loss of your campsite rental.
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Anacoco Lake is located just west of Leesville, La., and is south of La. Hwy. 8. The lake was created in 1951, when a dam was built across Anacoco Bayou. After the dam was completed the lake was stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. The impoundment is approximately 2,600 acres in size.
Methodist Landing Recreation Park
Methodist Landing Recreation Park is located on Anacoco Lake and is maintained and operated by the Vernon Parish Police Jury for public use. Methodist Landing has twelve campsites which all have electricity. Methodist Landing Recreation Park is a gated camping ground with tent and RV camping available, bathrooms, showers, enclosed pavilion, fish-cleaning station, running water, public boat ramp, fishing and swimming areas, covered picnic areas with tables, charcoal grills, and dock area.
Camping at Methodist Landing is oriented for family atmosphere. The Vernon Parish Police Jury intends to provide the residents of Vernon Parish with outdoor recreational opportunities. For rental information, please call 337.238.0324
The fee for the use of the campsite is as follows per campsite:
| CAMPER TRAILER = $15.00 PER DAY |
| TENT ONLY = $10.00 PER DAY |
| BUILDING = $25.00 PER DAY |
| WHOLE PARK BUILDING = $100.00 PER DAY |
VFW Landing
Bevins Landing
Anacoco Spillway RV Park
Visit "at "THE DAM" on Anacoco Lake" on facebook for more information about this park.
Vernon Parish Arena District:
The Vernon Parish Arena is available for rental yearround for groups or individuals. This is also the location of the annual Lion's Club Rodeo, held in October as well as the Lion's Club Telethon. For rental information, please call 337.238.0324
West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fair Grounds:
The West La. Forestry Festival Fair Grounds offers buildings and the mid-way for rental throughout the year. This is also the location of the Vernon Parish Fair, held annually in October. For rental information, please call 337.238.0324
For more information, and to view a calendar of events, about the Vernon Parish Arena District and West Louisiana Forestry Festvial Fair Grounds, click here.
Additional Parks and Recreation Links
Fort Polk Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation 337.531.2911
Kisatchie National Forest: Calcasieu Ranger District - Vernon Unit
City of Leesville Parks & Recreation