Lake Chicot Drawdown: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) scheduled a drawdown of Lake Chicot beginning September 5, 2023 to reduce giant salvinia and improve fish habitat. The water will be lowered at a rate of 1.5 inches per day until the level reaches 3 feet below normal pool stage.
By order of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal, a statewide burn ban remains in effect which prohibits all private burning. The order DOES allow outdoor cooking within contained cooking equipment designed for cooking purposes like grills and smokers provided a water source or fire extinguisher is nearby.
Under the State Fire Marshall’s burn ban modification (Issued Sept. 29, 2023), parishes are allowed to opt out of the statewide burn ban. All parishes are still under the statewide burn ban, with the exception of the following parishes that have opted out:
Grand Isle State Park is open. Due to damage caused by Hurricane Ida, the boardwalks are currently closed. Please note, access points to the beach and campsites are limited at this time. The distance from the parking lot to the beach is approximately a 150-yard walk.
Welcome to Louisiana State Parks
Louisiana’s state parks and historic sites are a great way for visitors to experience the Sportsman’s Paradise. Book a cabin or campsite and see for yourself why our State Parks system is the best!
Louisiana State Parks is seeking public-private partnerships to implement projects that enhance visitor experiences and generate additional revenue. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is now open for opportunities available in all state parks. Project examples include both infrastructure and building construction opportunities such as cabins, pavilions, nature centers, road repaving, and RV campground upgrades like adding full sewer hookups. Click the button on the left to learn more.
Louisiana’s state parks and historic sites are a great way for visitors to experience the Sportsman’s Paradise. Book a cabin or campsite and see for yourself why our State Parks system is the best!
Louisiana State Parks is seeking public-private partnerships to implement projects that enhance visitor experiences and generate additional revenue. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is now open for opportunities available in all state parks. Project examples include both infrastructure and building construction opportunities such as cabins, pavilions, nature centers, road repaving, and RV campground upgrades like adding full sewer hookups. Click the button on the left to learn more.
Stay in a Louisiana State Park
Overnight reservations maybe made for cabins, lodges, group camps and campsites.
Featured Parks
Lake Claiborne State Park
Take your pick: swimming, fishing, birding, boating of all kinds, waterskiing, camping, hiking or just plain relaxing and enjoying the unsurpassed natural beauty. It's all here . . . at Lake Claiborne...
South Toledo Bend State Park
Pleasantly located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir, South Toledo Bend State Park offers a scenic, waterfront view from many vantage points. While the...
Grand Isle State Park
A beach ridge created by the action of the waves of the Gulf, Grand Isle serves as a breakwater between the Gulf and the network of inland channels that connect to the bayou tributaries of the...
Palmetto Island State Park
Located on the Vermilion River, Palmetto Island State Park offers a real south Louisiana outdoors experience. A boat launch provides access to the river for fishing and boating, while the interior...
Bogue Chitto State Park
At Bogue Chitto State Park, visitors will experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana. The 1,786-acre site includes small streams...
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Chemin-A-Haut State Park is situated on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew and is a natural paradise for lovers of unspoiled beauty. This acre site takes its name from the French word meaning...
Cypremort Point State Park
Between Grand Isle and Cameron, Cypremort Point is one of the very few locations near the Gulf of Mexico that can be reached by car. A half-mile stretch of a man-made beach provides a delightful area...
Chicot State Park
The park covers over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and water in South Central Louisiana. The cool, clear waters of Lake Chicot have yielded record freshwater catches of largemouth bass, crappie...
St. Bernard State Park
St. Bernard State Park is the ideal spot for visitors who are seeking a family atmosphere and natural experience, as well as for campers who don't want to or cannot stray far from civilization. Many...
Lake Bistineau State Park
Situated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland mixed hardwood forest, its...
Jimmie Davis State Park
Located on a peninsula on Caney Lake, Jimmie Davis State Park offers two boat launches and a fishing pier that cater to the outdoors enthusiast looking for a prime freshwater fishing spot. Waterskiing...
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
The 2,700-acre, man-made lake that is the centerpiece for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park offers visitors an outlet for a variety of water sports and a scenic backdrop for waterfowl migration each...
Lake Bruin State Park
There are over 3,000 acres of water surface on Lake Bruin, and the visitors to Lake Bruin State Park have access to every acre for incomparable freshwater fishing, superb water sports and fine outdoor...
Fairview-Riverside State Park
Scattered throughout the park beneath a canopy of huge oak trees, you will find numerous picnic tables, as well as a group pavilion, a playground, and comfort stations. Spend a relaxing afternoon on...
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