The picnic area's playground will keep the children happy and occupied. Camping and Water Sports North Toledo Bend is a camper's delight, accommodating those who prefer to sleep in tents and those who prefer a roof over their heads. The park includes 63 campsites, each equipped with water and electrical hookups. Ten vacation cabins at the park comfortably sleep six people each, with a maximum capacity of eight. And for those who stay in the fall or winter, fireplaces will add a warm glow.
Some cabins also feature boardwalk ramps for wheelchair-bound visitors.
Water sports, of course, are an important part of the recreation opportunities available at North Toledo Bend. A boat launch area, featuring a spacious ramp, a large parking lot, boat rentals, and a fish cleaning station, provides access to the reservoir. Organizations associated with the Toledo Bend Reservoir host numerous fishing competitions which attract fishermen from around the country. The site of a fort established in 1822 by Zachary Taylor to secure the western border of the U.S. frontier. It features the original field kitchen, a replica of officers' quarters which serves as a museum and visitors center, and interpretive programs.