Outdoor Recreation
1264 Twining Dr (318) 456-3426 | 453-0976
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Visit the Pool Web Page The 2010 pool season is now in full swing! So come visit us for open swim daily!
PARK USAGE & RESERVATIONS
Reservations for Cullen Park, Clear Lake Park, and the Witches Hut (adjacent to Lodging) are done at the Fam Camp Office located on the East Reservation next to Natural Resources. When using a pavilion and / or the large grills within the parks or the Witches Hut reservations are required. The small grills and picnic tables are first come first serve! For more information please visit the Fam Camp website or call 456-2679.
Downloadable Forms
(you need Microsoft Word to view these files):
• Park Reservation Form
• Hold Harmless Agreement
• Dram Shop Theory Training for Events
• Picnic Area Usage Request (w/ alcohol)
• BAFB Cullen Park
PAINTBALL
Reservations can be made by calling 453-0976 or 456-3426. A deposit of $50 will be collected at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made at least 2 day prior to the day of the event. A minimum of 10 people are required to make any paintball reservations.
Located at Clear Lake Park on the east side of BAFB which provides 4 playing fields with set bunkers and natural obstacles.
Fees are $20 per person which includes a paintball gun, CO2 tank with all day fill ups, a hopper, a mask, and 500 paintballs. Additional bags of 500 paintballs can be purchased for $15 or a case of 2000 for $50.
Eligibility An Outdoor Recreation Staff member must be present at all times during play. Each player must be at least 10 years of age to participate.
Red Chute Gun Club
Hours of Operation
Tuesday: 12:00 - Dusk
Thursday: 12:00 – Dusk
Saturday: 9:00 am – Dusk
Sunday: 12:00 - Dusk
Call Paul Williamson at 453-0991 or go to the Gun Club Website for information about upcoming events.
Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays
The Red Chute Shotgun Sports Club offers trap, skeet & 5 stand sporting clays for all DoD card holders and approved civilians. The club hosts over 20 sanctioned trap & skeet events each year & supports special requests on a case by case basis. Walk-in shooters are always welcome.
3-D Archery (2010 Season)
The 2010 3-D Archery season will begin in January and run through September. Each tournament will be on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 am to 12 pm. The course has 31 well prepared shooting lanes all with quality Rinehart Targets & ASA scoring. Trophies are awarded to all classes while pros receive cash payout.
 Course Fees are as follows
- $30 pros participant
- $15 general adult participant
- $10 youth and cub participant
- Free peewees participant
Concessions are available. Anyone without base privileges must register by the Monday before the event. For more details please call (318) 453-0991 or (318) 453-0976.
Next Tournament Date: Sat., 11 Sept 2010
Fam Camp / Recreational Lodging
Fam Camp is located on the eastern side of the base and consists of 42 RV campsites with 50/30/20 amp hookups, water, sewer and wifi. 6 RV campers and 6, 3 bedroom mobile homes are also available. For more information or to make a reservation please call (318) 456-2679 or visit the Fam Camp webpage.
Coming Soon: 6 New Fully Furnished Mobile Homes
• FamCamp Information / Rules(Adobe Acrobat PDF - 102KB)
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COMING EVENTS:
11 September 2010
Archery Tournament at the Archery range on the East Reservation of BAFB. California starts at 8:00-12:00 tournament runs till 3:00
7 September 2010
Doggie Dip
Bring your dog to the North Pool between 4pm and 7pm for a splash!
Free admission.
25 September 2010
Caldwell Zoo Trip
A great family day trip to the zoo!
$20 includes transportation, zoo admission, and lunch.
Leaving at 0900
Returning at 1730
For more information call (318) 453-0976 or sign up at Equipment Rental.
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Get back to nature and hike through the wooded East Reservation trails consisting of 3 mile or 7 mile trails. The hiking trails begin on the East side of Flag Lake Gate and are well marked to make it difficult to accidentally stray off course. Stop by Equipment Rental or the Forestry Office (on the East Side) to pick up a map of the area. Additionally the combination to the Flag Lake gate can be found at Equipment Rental, Natural Resources, or the East Side Shoppette.
Boat Rentals & Fishing
Boats are available for rent for on and off base use. Many of the BAFB lakes have boats on them that can be rented for daily use. To make reservations for a boat either out at one of the lakes or off base use visit the equipment rental web page or call (318) 456-3426 for more information.
Anyone who wishes to rent a boat will need to provide a boater safety card, from any base. If you do not already have a boater safety card, no worries! A quick 1-2 hours at Equipment Rental to take a boater safety test will allow you the opportunity to take the boats out as well. (Provided you pass the test) Additionally as per Louisiana State Law any individuals born after Jan. 1, 1984 are required to take a Louisiana boater safety course to operate any watercraft with a motor larger than 9.9 Hp.
Outdoor Adventure Events
A variety of special events are hosted monthly by your Outdoor Recreation staff including canoe trips, archery tournaments, Global Volksmarch, Family camping trips, backpacking, bike riding, and organized hikes through the beautiful surroundings of Barksdale AFB and the tri-state area. Check the events calendar for the upcoming activities and trips.
Also we are always looking for new trip ideas. So if we don't offer it and you would like to see it put on by the Base ODR please call us at (318) 453-0976 or e-mail our new programmer at caitlin.cook@barksdale.af.mil and we'll see what we can do!
Cancellation Policy: If you decide not to go on a trip after signing up, you must cancel 5 days prior to the event to receive a refund unless the trip has a specific date / refund policy attached to it.
Useful Links:
• Louisiana State Parks - Information on LA parks, fees, facilities, maps, events, plus more.
• Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries - Includes hunting, fishing and boating information, wildlife management areas and license information.
• Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism - Useful links for resources such as the Library of Louisiana, Louisiana Office for Cultural Development, plus more.
• Louisiana Office of Tourism - Statewide information on Louisiana recreation & events.
• Louisiana Campgrounds & RV Parks - Internet camping directory for Louisiana.
• Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism - Statewide information for camping, hiking, tourism, plus more.
• Arkansas Campgrounds & RV Parks - Internet camping directory for Arkansas.
• Texas Parks & Wildlife - Find a historical park in Texas and make reservations.
• Guide to Texas Outside - Information on Texas camping, fishing, hunting, plus more.
