Louisiana Park List

Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
Fort St. Jean Baptiste is a testament to the resourcefulness of French explorers who first settled the backcountry of Louisiana in the early 1700s. About a quarter of a
Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge
Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to provide valuable waterfowl habitat in the Mississippi/Red River floodplain as part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
Grand Isle State Park
The Grand Isle State Park is a natural haven on the most popular barrier island off the coast of Louisiana. A beach ridge created by the action of the
Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge
Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge is located just north of Bastrop in Morehouse Parish, north central Louisiana. The refuge was established in 1988 with the southeast*s first fee title
Hodges Gardens State Park
Over 700 acres of wild and cultivated beauty, Hodges Gardens State Park, located in Sabine Parish, is a unique member of the State Parks system. The Hodges recognized the
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway
The J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, formerly known as the Red River Waterway, LA, contains five locks and dams on the Red River: LD 1 L.C. - Boggs Lock and
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve signifcant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks
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 sportsmen looking for a prime freshwater
Kisatchie National Forest
Located in the piney hills and hardwood bottoms of seven central and northern Louisiana parishes, the Kisatchie National Forest is the only national forest in the Pelican State. Kisatchie
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
Lacassine NWR, in Cameron and Evangeline Parishes in southwestern Louisiana, was established on 12/30/37 by Executive Order No. 7780 as "a refuge and breeding ground for
Lake Bistineau State Park
Lake Bistineau dates back over 200 years. It began in 1800 when several thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red River.
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
Lake Claiborne State Park
Lake Claiborne State Park, at full reservoir level, has a surface area of 6,400 acres. One of the most popular activities for visitors of all ages is swimming at
Lake D'Arbonne State Park
Lake D'Arbonne State Park has beautiful nature scenery for you to enjoy. There are many fun pursuits to suit everybody. Piney forests, rolling hills, five fishing piers, and
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, at the edge of a beautiful water wilderness, is a perfect point from which to explore the natural and cultural heritage of South Louisiana.
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Ophelia NWR (named for the largest water body in the area) was established in 1988 to protect the important Mississippi/Red River floodplain ecosystem. The refuge was once part
Locust Grove State Historic Site
The cemeteries of Louisiana are a significant part of the state's history. They tell the story of those who laid the foundation for Louisiana as it exists today. A
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site explores the cultural interplay among the diverse peoples along the famed Bayou Teche. Acadians and Creoles, Indians and Africans, Frenchmen and Spaniards, slaves and free
Los Adaes State Historic Site
Los Adaes, the symbol of New Spain in Louisiana, was once the capital of Texas and the scene of a unique cooperation among the French, the Spanish and the
Louisiana State Arboretum
Established in 1961, the Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte, a State Preservation Area, Located near Chicot State Park, It was the first such area in the South and
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum was originally constructed, in 1938, as the Louisiana State Exhibit Building, the largest project funded in Northwest Louisiana by the New Deal Program. The
Louisiana Wetland Management District
The Louisiana Wetland Management District (WMD) was established in September 1990 in response to growing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service responsibilities on lands that were off traditional refuges.
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1996, is located in Terrebonne Parish in southeast Louisiana. The 4,212 acre refuge is composed of freshwater marsh and cypress-tupelo swamp. The refuge
Mansfield State Historic Site
This park is the site of the most important battle of the Civil War fought west of the Mississippi. The 44-acre site includes a museum noted for its variety
Marksville State Historic Site
The 42-acre Marksville State Historic Site is located on a bluff overlooking the Old River, adjacent to the town of Marksville. Professional archaeologists consider this prehistoric Native American ceremonial
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery
The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery (NFH) became operational in 1931 under the authority of the White Act as a warm water facility that would produce catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill,
National D-Day Museum
The National D-Day Museum celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park was established to celebrate the origins and evolution of America's most widely recognized indigenous musical art form. A story rich with innovation, experimentation,
North Toledo Bend State Park
Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the country's largest man-made reservoirs, North Toledo Bend State Park provides a venue for a wide variety of water-related activities in a
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art represents a full range of art recounting the history and changing aesthetics of painting in Louisiana. The museum offers the visitor an experience