Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

Cane Bayou

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the western end of the refuge. A canoe launch is
located at the Cane Bayou Access area, off of
Lemieux Road. From there, a round trip of about
three miles takes you downstream to Lake
Pontchartrain. The mix of pine and hardwoods gives way to cypress and marsh as you near the lake. Osprey are often seen in this area.

Directions

The refuge headquarters is co-located with the Southeast Louisiana Refuges' headquarters on a beautiful property in Lacombe, Louisiana, The offices are on Hwy 434 two miles south of I-12 (Exit 74) and just north of the intersection of 434 and Highway 190. Look for the Big Branch Marsh Refuge sign. Office Hours are 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Our phone number is (985) 882-2000. The headquarters property is known as "Bayou Lacombe Centre."