Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we journey to a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the beautiful state parks of Louisiana. You may not be familiar with these state parks and all they have to offer even if you live here or you may just be looking for someplace new to explore. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the 50 states. Now, let’s journey to some of the state parks of Louisiana.
Grand Isle State Park
Admiral Craik Drive
Grand Isle, LA 70358
1-888-787-2559
Grand Isle State Park is a great destination for any family getaway. It’s located off the coast of Louisiana and is the breakwater between the Gulf and the network of inland channels that connect to the Mississippi River. It is also known for excellent deep-sea saltwater fishing adventures. Speckled trout can be caught year round and Redfish are abundant in the fall and winter. Swimmers can enjoy the warm Gulf water almost all year round. Whether you come for fishing, birding, swimming, crabbing, hiking, sunning, boating, or just relaxing, you will love everything about Grand Isle State Park.
Nearby attractions will also keep you busy with deep sea fishing from charter boats, the Historic Town of Grand Isle and it’s sandy beaches which is reputed to be one of the top ten fishing spots in the world and camping at Fourchon Beach. There is so much to do in and around the park, everyone will find something they love to come back to!
Lake D’Arbonne State Park
3628 Evergreen Road
Farmerville, LA 71241
1-888-677-5200
Lake D’Arbonne State Park sits on 655 acres. You will be drawn to this park by it’s piney forests, beautiful lake, rolling hills and 5 fishing piers. The park was designed to keep the focus on the nature. The landscaping in the park is made to blend in with the natural beauty of the environment. Be sure to bring along your binoculars and camera to capture some of the sights. Lake D’Arbonne at 15,250-acres is the centerpiece of the park and brings visitors from the local area as well as from miles and miles away.
You can go camping, spend hours on the lake, enjoy the wildlife and the birds that call the park home. There are also tennis courts, a swimming pool and canoeing if you need more things to do. Lake D’Arbonne is a place to come and enjoy all that nature and the outdoors have to offer. Every single member of the family will love the park and the lake with all of it’s fun activities and natural beauty.
Chicot State Park
3469 Chicot Park Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
1-888-677-2442
Chicot State Park sits on 6,400 acres of beautiful rolling hills and cool, clear waters in South Central Louisiana. Lake Chicot has yielded record freshwater catches of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish so it’s a popular destination for fishermen. Around the lake is an extensive hiking trail and primitive campsites. You can also ride your bike along the trail. The South Landing offers cabins, a group camp, picnic areas, a playground, a water playground, a boat launch, a fishing pier and a dock with rental boats. When you’re done exploring the South Landing walk along a scenic road to see what the North Landing has in store.
The North Landing offers campsites, a boating, a dock, a 400 ft. fishing pier and a group-camping area. There are also lodges in this area. The East Landing is accessible from LA 106 but it is less developed than the other two landings. It has a boat launch, dock and a barbeque pavilion, and is the perfect destination for day visitors.
All photographs belong to http://www.louisianatravel.com. You can visit their website for more information on planning your visit and stay at a Louisiana State Park.
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