Consumer Notice: The docks at Alligator Lake Recreation Site are under repair. Paddleboats are not available for rental during this time. We regret your inconvenience.

 Alligator Lake Recreation Area is Fort Polk's favorite picnic destination, with good reason. There are two large pavilions for you and your company or group to rent; these have full, covered kitchens, and plenty of power. There are also smaller covered areas with  concrete pads and grills with tables, with some right on the shoreline. (These are free of charge.)

Call 337-531-5350 or 5332 to reserve your pavilion!

The lake is the perfect place just to hang out and have fun. There are two multipurpose courts, three volleyball courts, playgrounds, one softball field and the like if you get ambitious.

For water fun, you can rent a canoe by the hour, or day, for casual cruising. The fishing is great, and bass, panfish and catfish are stocked regularly. The lake record bass is over 13 pounds, caught last year. Some catfish are even bigger than that. You can fish from the dam, shore, or wooden pier.  We ask that you please don't fish from the boat dock!