Visiting the Refuge
Refuge Headquarters is open every day during daylight hours for walk-in visitors. From the intersection of US 71 (Barksdale Boulevard) and Jimmie Davis Highway (LA 511) in Bossier City, go south about one-half mile on US 71 and turn right (west) on Sunflower Road. Proceed to the end of the road to the refuge entrance. Park in the gravel parking area outside the gate and enter through the pedestrian entrance to the left of the gate. Trail maps are available at the kiosk just inside the entrance.
The Bayou Pierre Unit of the refuge is open to the public. From the blinking caution light at the intersection of LA 1 and LA 509 in Red River Parish, go south on LA 1 for 1.6 miles. Turn left (east) on Grand Bayou Loop/PR 401 and proceed 0.7 miles. On your left you will see the Red River NWR sign and a white house behind it. You may park at the house or go past the house driveway and turn in at the gate nearest the barn to enter the refuge and park in the gravel parking lot.
The Fish & Wildlife Service website provides maps of each refuge unit, including a hiking trail map for the Headquarters Unit and information about where hunting is permitted.
Overview Map
