Kisatchie Falls Explained

Kisatchie Falls
Pushpin Map:	Louisiana#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:	Kisatchie Falls
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Subdivision Name1:	United States
Subdivision Type2:	State
Subdivision Name2:	Louisiana
Subdivision Type3:	Parish
Subdivision Name3:	Natchitoches
Source1:	Kisatchie Bayou
Mouth Coordinates:	31.4083°N -93.1262°W

Kisatchie Falls is a waterfall along Kisatchie Bayou in the Kisatchie National Forest in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, near the border with Vernon Parish. It is one of the few waterfalls and the only Class II rapids in the state. It is located near the Kisatchie Ranger District within the National Forest.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The Man in the Moon was filmed at Kisatchie Falls. Several of the swimming scenes with Louisiana-born actress Reese Witherspoon were filmed at the falls.^[5]

History

The name Kisatchie is derived from a tribe of Kichai Indians of the Caddo Confederacy. ^[6]

See also

• Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Anne des Cadeaux

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kisatchie Falls . World Waterfall Database . 2 April 2024.
2. Web site: This Is The Most Beautiful Waterfall In Louisiana . 4 April 2024 . iHeart.
3. Web site: Dive into the Southeast with Must-See Louisiana Waterfalls . 4 April 2024 . Cruise America.
4. Web site: This Swimming Spot Has The Clearest, Most Pristine Water In Louisiana . 4 April 2024 . Only in Your State.
5. Web site: Natchitoches Film Trail . 4 April 2024 . Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau.
6. Web site: America the Beautiful Quarters . US MINT . 4 April 2024.