Poland Recreation Area

The Poland Recreation Area Boat Ramp on the Red River provides a convenient launching point for boaters with its 2 lane concrete boat launch. The well-designed infrastructure also includes an asphalt access road and an asphalt parking lot that can easily accommodate up to 50 vehicles.

Directions:

Located on the old river channel on the right descending bank of the Red River near Lock & Dam No. 2.

From Alexandria: At the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 1, the Pineville Expressway, go south on LA 1 approximately 9 miles to Hwy 457. Turn left on Hwy 457 and go 3.5 miles to the lock and dam closure road. Then, turn left on the closure road and travel approximately ¾ mile to the park entrance.
From Marksville: Travel north on LA 1 approximately 17 miles to the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 1198. Turn right on LA 1198 and go 1 mile to LA 457. Turn left on LA 457 and go ½ mile to the lock and dam closure road. Turn right on the closure road and go approximately ¾ mile to the park entrance.