Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:11 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Camp Joy
| Location | Haughton, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Bistineau |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 32.410766, -93.440807 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Camp Joy is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Bistineau in Haughton, Louisiana at coordinates 32.41077, -93.44081. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Camp Joy is a public boat launch on Lake Bistineau in Haughton, Louisiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Joy
Is Camp Joy free to use?
Yes, Camp Joy is a public boat launch with free access in Haughton, Louisiana.
What water does Camp Joy access?
Camp Joy provides boat launch access to Lake Bistineau in Haughton, Louisiana.
How do I get to Camp Joy?
Camp Joy is located at coordinates 32.410766, -93.440807 in Haughton, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.4 mi of Camp Joy, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.