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State Parks

• Bayou Segnette State Park – a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, located in Westwego, Louisiana. The park features a large lagoon for fishing, boating, and swimming, as well as picnic areas, campsites, and playgrounds. Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, which offers scenic views of the park’s wetlands and wildlife. The park is also home to a nature trail, where visitors can observe a variety of birds and other animals.
• Bogue Chitto State Park – a 1,786-acre park in Louisiana, featuring a beautiful river perfect for canoeing and tubing. The park has 14 cabins and 81 campsites, making it a great place to spend a weekend camping with family and friends. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the park’s trails. The park’s natural beauty is enhanced by its diverse ecosystem, including hardwood forests, rolling hills, and sandy beaches.
• Chemin-A-Haut State Park – a 503-acre park located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The park is named after the French phrase meaning “high road,” referring to the ridge that runs through the park. Visitors can hike along the park’s nature trail, which takes them through beautiful forests and over picturesque streams. The park also has a lake where visitors can fish, boat, and swim. In addition, the park has a playground, picnic areas, and 23 campsites.
• Chicot State Park – a 6,400-acre park in Louisiana, featuring a 2,000-acre man-made lake. The park has 200 campsites, six deluxe cabins, and three lodges, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and waterskiing on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park’s diverse ecosystems include upland hardwood forests, cypress-tupelo swamps, and rolling hills.
• Cypremort Point State Park – a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The park has a half-mile beach on the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a marina with boat slips and a fishing pier. Visitors can also enjoy water skiing, windsurfing, and kayaking in the park’s waters. The park has 12 cabins and 92 campsites, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds for families to enjoy.
• Fairview-Riverside State Park – a historic park located in Madisonville, Louisiana, featuring a restored plantation home and gardens. Visitors can take a tour of the home and learn about the history of the region. The park also has a campground with 81 campsites, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The park’s natural beauty is highlighted by its location on the banks of the Tchefuncte River.
• Fontainebleau State Park – a 2,800-acre park in Mandeville, Louisiana, featuring a historic lodge, fishing pier, and beach on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. The park has 129 campsites and 10 vacation cabins, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking on the park’s trails, as well as fishing and boating on the lake. The park’s diverse ecosystems include hardwood forests, piney woods, and sandy beaches.
• Grand Isle State Park– a 280-acre park located on a barrier island off the coast of Louisiana. The park features miles of white sandy beaches, as well as a fishing pier, pavilions, and a playground. Visitors can also explore the park’s nature trail, which winds through the island’s wetlands and offers views of a variety of bird species. The park’s unique location also makes it a popular spot for water sports like swimming, fishing, and kayaking.
• Jimmie Davis State Park – a 294-acre park located on Caney Lake in North Louisiana. The park has 73 campsites, 10 cabins, and two lodges, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• Lake Bistineau State Park – a 6,400-acre park located on the shores of Lake Bistineau in northwestern Louisiana. The park has 67 campsites and six vacation cabins, as well as a group camp and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and waterskiing on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park’s diverse ecosystems include cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and upland pine forests.
• Lake Bruin State Park – a 53-acre park located on the shores of Lake Bruin in northeast Louisiana. The park has 43 campsites and two vacation cabins, making it a great spot for a quiet weekend getaway. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming in the lake, as well as hiking and birdwatching on the park’s nature trail. The park also has a playground and picnic areas.
• Lake Claiborne State Park – a 643-acre park located on the shores of Lake Claiborne in northwestern Louisiana. The park has 87 campsites, 10 vacation cabins, and one group camp, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• Lake D’Arbonne State Park – a 655-acre park located on the shores of Lake D’Arbonne in north central Louisiana. The park has 65 campsites and 18 vacation cabins, as well as a group camp and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as playgrounds and sports fields.
• Lake Fausse Pointe State Park – a 6,000-acre park located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. The park has 54 campsites and 18 vacation cabins, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and kayaking in the park’s waters, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park’s diverse ecosystems include cypress-tupelo swamps, marshes, and hardwood forests.
• North Toledo Bend State Park – a 900-acre park located on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir in western Louisiana. The park has 35 campsites and 10 vacation cabins, making it a great spot for a peaceful weekend getaway. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• Palmetto Island State Park – a 1,299-acre park located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The park has 96 campsites and 5 vacation cabins, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and kayaking on the park’s waters, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park’s diverse ecosystems include cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and coastal marshes.
• Poverty Point Reservoir State Park – a 2,700-acre park located in northeastern Louisiana. The park has 47 campsites and 10 vacation cabins, as well as a group camp and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as playgrounds and sports fields.
• St. Bernard State Park – a 358-acre park located on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The park has 51 campsites and 5 vacation cabins, making it a great spot for a quiet weekend getaway. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the river, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• Sam Houston Jones State Park – a 1,087-acre park located in southwestern Louisiana. The park has 58 campsites and 10 vacation cabins, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the park’s waters, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• South Toledo Bend State Park – a 1,087-acre park located on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir in western Louisiana. The park has 72 campsites and 6 vacation cabins, making it a great spot for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds.
• Tickfaw State Park – a 1,200-acre park located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The park has 30 campsites and 20 vacation cabins, making it a great place for a family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and kayaking on the park’s waters, as well as hiking and biking on the park’s trails. The park also has a beach area for swimming and sunbathing, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds. The park is known for its diverse ecosystems, including cypress swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and pine forests.

National Parks

• Cane River Creole National Historical Park
• Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
• New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
• Poverty Point National Monument
• Vicksburg National Military Park

State & National Forests

■ Alexander State Forest
■ Kisatchie National Forest

National Natural Landmarks