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Chicot State Park - Lake Chicot Drawdown

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.

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Grand Isle State Park

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. 

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Tickfaw State Park - All Boardwalks Remain Closed

All boardwalk trails at Tickfaw State Park are currently closed due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Ida.  Canoe rentals are also currently unavailable.  Two trails are currently open to the public – the hardwood trail and the trail around the fishing pond. 

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All-Terrain Track Chairs Now Available at Eight Louisiana State Parks

Specially-designed chairs allow everyone the ability to experience the beauty of Louisiana state parks All-terrain...

New Additions Unveiled at Bogue Chitto State Park

Franklinton, La. - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks officially...

Recylcling pilot project launched at four Louisiana State Parks

MANDEVILLE, La. - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks today...

Louisiana State Parks seeking public-private partnerships

The Louisiana Office of State Parks is seeking public-private partnerships to implement projects designed to...

All-terrain chair now available for limited-mobility guests

Guests can reserve all-terrain chair at Fontainebleau State Park; additional parks planned MANDEVILLE, La. –...

GRANT DEADLINE SET FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA

Applications for the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program for Louisiana (RTPL) are due to...

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO OFFICIALLY OPEN POVERTY POINT RESERVOIR STATE PARK’S NEW CONFERENCE CENTER

Plans announced for future new museum at nearby Poverty Point World Heritage Site Lieutenant Governor...

NEW YEAR, NEW PROMOTION ON STAYS IN CABINS AT LOUISIANA STATE PARKS

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana State Parks today announced a new year promotion designed to...

Poverty Point World Heritage Site Comes to Life Through New On-Site Visitor Experience

BATON ROUGE, La. - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana State Parks partnered with TimeLooper...

LOUISIANA STATE PARKS KICKS OFF FALL WITH DISCOUNTS

BATON ROUGE, La. –Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks are...

Events planned around the state for ghosts and goblins of all age

BATON ROUGE, La. – Weekends in October at Louisiana State Parks are getting a little...

New life for Sam Houston Jones State Park as Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Reopens the Park Following Hurricanes Laura and Delta

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana State Parks, and elected officials today...