Valentine Lake Recreation Area

About

The Valentine Lake Recreation Complex is set in a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. Valentine Lake is a 46 acre lake in a hardwood and pine setting. In keeping with the serenity, motorized boating is not allowed. Canoe access is drag or carry from available boat launch at the day-use area on the South side of the lake. Parking after launch is available at the upper parking area only. Access can also be made by campers in the campground area. The Valentine Lake Northshore Campground has 14 campsites, 6 of which are located along the shoreline of the lake. Campsites are equipped with a picnic table, lantern post and grill/fire ring. There is a restroom, trash containers and water is available in strategic locations around the campground.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Exxon

  2.0 mi

• propane

  AmeriGas

  1.8 mi

• grocery

  Walmart Supercenter

  10 mi

• trailhead

  Wild Azalea Trail - Gardner Fire Tower

  1.6 mi

• attraction

  Flying Tigers Heritage Park

  11 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  3.2 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: VALENTINE LAKE REC AREA in Kisatchie National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• LA
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN