Great fishing in the 2,000 acre lake. Adjacent to the Louisiana State Arboretum. Enter from La. State Highway 3042.
200 Improved Campsites
Back Packing Campsites
Primitive Group Campsites
Dump Station
27 Cabins
2 Group Camps
Lodge
Hiking Trails
Nature Marked Trails
Picnic Sites
Group Shelters
Playground
Restrooms
Swimming Pool
Boat Launch
Boat Rentals

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Cypremort Point State Park

306 Beach Lane
Franklin, LA 70538
(318) 867-4510
St. Mary Parish

Swim, sail or fish inthe waters of Vermilion Bay; Off La. State Highway 319. No camping.
100 Improved Campsites
Picnic Sites
Group Shelters
Restrooms
Swimming Beach
Sailboat Ramp

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Fairview - Riverside State Park

P. O. Box 856
Madisonville, LA 70447
(504) 845-3318
St. Tammany Parish

Enjoy fishing or boating on the picturesque Tchefuncte River. Enter from La. State Highway 22 in Madisonville.

82 Improved Campsites

Primitive Group Campsites

Dump Station

Picnic Sites

Group Shelters

Playground

Restrooms
Boating

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Fontainebleau State Park

P. O. Box 152
Mandeville, LA 70448
(504 ) 624-4443
St. Tammany Parish

Swimming, fishing,sailing and picnicking on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Enter from U. S. Highway 190.

130 Improved Campsites

129 UnimprovedCampsites

Primitive Group Campsites

Dump Station

3 Group Camps

Lodge

Nature Marked Trails

Picnic Sites

Group Shelters

Playground

Restrooms

Swimming Pool
Sail Boating

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Grand Isle State Park

P. O. Box 741
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(504 ) 787-2559
Jefferson ParishJefferson Parish

Surf fishing, fishing camping, crabbing on the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing Pier. Enter from La. Highway 1 on the east end of Grand Isle.
100 UnimprovedCampsites
Dump Station
Picnic Sites
Restrooms
Swimming Beach

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Lake Bistineau State Park

P. O. Box 589
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745--3503
Webster Parish

Camping, fishing, swimming and picknicking on beautiful Lake Bistineau. Enter from La. 163.

67 Improved Campsites

Rally Campsite

Primitive Group Campsites

Dump Station

13 Cabins

2 Group Camps

Hiking Trails

Picnic Sites

Group Shelters

Playground

Restrooms

Swimming Pool

Swimming Beach

Boat Launch
Boat Rentals

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Lake Bruin State Park

Route 1 Box 183
St. Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3530
Tensas Parish

Water skiing, fish or boat on this 3,000-acre oxbow lake. Enter from La. 604.

25 Improved Campsites

Primitive Group Campsites

Dump Station

Picnic Sites

Playground

Restrooms

Swimming Beach

Boat Launch
Boat Rentals

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Lake Claiborne State Park

P. O. Box 246
Homer, LA 70140
(318) 927--2976
Claiborne Parish

Wooded Hills surround this beautiful lake. Great Fishing and waterskiing.

87 Improved Campsites

Primitive Group Campsites

Dump Station

Nature Marked Trails

Picnic Sites

Restrooms

Swimming Beach

Boat Launch
Boat Rentals

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Lake D’Arbonne State Park

P. O. Box 236
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-2086
Union Parish

Excellent fishing and water sports on Lake D’Arbonne.
43 Improved Campsites
Dump Station
Picnic Sites
Restrooms
Boat Launch

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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

5400 Levee Rd.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
(318) 229-4764
St. Martin Parish

Fishing, boating and camping in a watery wilderness. Enter on the West Atchafalaya Protection Levee Road east of St. Martinville from La State Highway 96 and La. State Highway 3083.
50 Improved Campsites
Dump Station
8 Cabins
Camp Store
Conference Room
Hiking Trails
Picnic Sites
Group Shelters
Restrooms
Boat Launch

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North Toledo Bend State Park

P. O. Box 56
Zwolle, LA 71486
(318) 645-4715
Sabine Parish

Excellent fishing and water sports on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Enter from La. Highway 3229.
63 Improved Campsites
Primitive Group Campsites
Dump Station
10 Cabins
Group Camp
Camp Store
Visitor Center
Conference Room
Picnic Sites
Group Shelters
Playground
Restrooms
Swimming Pool
Boat Launch

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St. Bernard State Park

P. O. Box 534
Violet, LA 70092
(504 ) 682-2101
St. Bernard Parish

Fishing in lagoons, swimming, camping and picnicking. Only minutes from New Orleans. Enter from La. State Highway 39.
51 Improved Campsites
Primitive Group Campsites
Dump Station
Trails
Picnic Sites
Group Shelters
Playground
Restrooms
Swimming Pool

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Sam Houston Jones State Park

101 Sutherland Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(318) 855-2665
Calcasieu Parish

Enjoy fishing and hiking in beautiful natural area at the confluence of three rivers. Enter from La. State Highway 378.
73 Improved Campsites
Primitive Group Campsites
Dump Station
12 Cabins
Hiking Trails
Nature Marked Trails
Picnic Sites
Playground
Restrooms
Boat Launch
Boat Rentals

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State Park Information

Schedules Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Summer Schedule April 1 to September 30 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Exceptions: Chicot South Landing 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake Bistineau 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. North Toledo Bend 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Attendant on duty until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for camper registration.	User Discounts and Waivers Age 62 and over Day Use entrance - free admission Not applicable on bus tours. Disabled veterans free with permit Camping Golden Age Passports accepted Inquire at park for additional information. State Parks and Commemorative Areas are closed Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day & New Years Day	Winter Schedule October 1 to March 31 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exceptions: Chicot South Landing 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lake Bistineau 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. North Toledo Bend 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Attendant on duty until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for camper registration.
Special Programs and benefits may be offered during the Winter Season Check with the Office of State Parks or individual park or commemorative area.

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State Park Fees Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Entrance - Day Use $2/car with up to 4 people $.50 for each additional person $.50/walk in visitor $60/bus used as a public conveyence $30 for annual day-use permit School groups free on field trips (Monday-Friday during school year.	Reserved Facilities Day Use Group Type I rental shelters - $40/day Group Type II rental shelters - $60/day Group Type III rental shelters - $100/day Rally Campgrounds - $50/day Conference Rooms - $100/day Conference Rooms at Bayou Segnette - $150/day Conference Rooms at Fausse Pointe - $150/day Conference Rooms after normal closing hours - $25/hour (written permission from Assistant Secretary required)	Camping $12/night - improved campsite $10/night - unimproved campsite $10/night - primative camping areas $.25/night - backpacking/person $50/night - rally campgrounds + $12/night - rally campgrounds camper rig $30/night - Fontainbleau tepee area
Note: Improved campsites have water and electricity hookups. Unimproved campsites have no water and electricity hookups. All state parks include some handicaped accessible facilities.

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Cabins

Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Seven state parks contain fully furnished vacation cabins.

Bedding accommodations vary, as shown on the chart below.

The maximum overnight capacity of each cabin cannot be more than 2 persons over the bedding accommodation number.

Cabin renters must provide their own towels, food, and personal supplies.

Cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware, silverware and bed linens are provided.

All cabins feature heating and air conditioning, and some have fireplaces.

Check with the individual park for specific information.

Park	Cabin Type	Number of Cabins	Nightly Rate and Deposit	Bedding Accommodations	Maximum Capacity
Bayou Segnette	I	20	$65	sleeps 6 1 double 2 bunks	8
Chemin-A-Haute	III	3	$50	sleeps 4 2 doubles	6
Chemin-A-Haute	IV	3	$45	sleeps 4 2 doubles	6
Chicot	II	15	$60	sleeps 6 1 double 2 singles 1 daybed	8
Chicot	IV	12	$45	sleeps 4 2 doubles	6
Lake Bistineau	I	7	$65	sleeps 6 1 double 2 bunks	8
Lake Bistineau	II	6	$60	sleeps 6 1 double 2 singles 2 daybeds	8
Lake Fausse Pointe	I	8	$65	sleeps 6 1 double 2 bunks	8
North Toledo Bend	I	10	$65	sleeps 6 1 double 2 singles 2 double sleepersofas	8
Sam Houston Jones	II	6	$60	sleeps 6 1 double 2 singles 2 daybeds	8
Sam Houston Jones	II	6	$60	sleeps 6 1 double 2 bunks	8

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Group Camps

Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Six State parks contain Group Camps.

These may be reserved overnight or for day use.

The minimum overnight rate is based on 50% capacity.

The actual nightly rate is the minimum charge plus $4.00 per person for each person over the 50% capacity.

All group camps have central kitchens and dining facilities and have separate arrangements for coed occupancy.

Beds, cookware and cooking utensils are provided.

The user must furnish his own dinnerware, silverware, glasses, bed linens, towels, pillows, food, and personal supplies.

Park	Facilities	Capacity Number of Persons	Minimum Overnight Rate and Deposit	Day-use Rate and Deposit
Bayou Segnette	3 dormitories	120	$240	$200
Chemin-A-Haute	1 dormitory	40	$80	$75
Chicot No. 1	1 dormitory 5 cabins pool	160	$320	$200
Chicot No. 2	6 cabins	48	$100	$75
Fontainebleau No. 1	6 dormitories pool	150	$300	$200
Fontainebleau No. 2	1 dormitory pool	30	$60	$75
Fontainebleau No. 3	2 dormitories	65	$130	$75
Lake Bistineau No. 1	20 cabins pool	160	$320	$200
Lake Bistineau No. 2	6 cabins	48	$100	$75
North Toledo Bend	5 dormitories	150	$300	$200

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Lodges

Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Two state parks contain lodges
These are large overnight structures equipped with a kitchen, bath and sleeping facilities and can accommodate a large family or several family groups.
Cookware, camping utensils, dinerware, silverware and bed linens are provided.
Renters must provide their own towels, food and personal supplies.

Park	Nightly Rate and Deposit	Bedding Accommodations	Maximum Capacity
Chicot	$90	sleeps 12 2 double beds 4 bunks	14
Fontainebleau	$90	sleeps 10 2 double beds 3 bunks	14

Mini-Conference Specials

Groups reserving 50% or more of the cabins at North Toledo Bend and Chemin-A-Haute State Parks may use the conference rooms at those parks free of charge.
Groups may use the conference rooms at Bayou Segnette and Lake Fausse Pointe State Parks for 50% of the regular use rate.

Other fees

$8/day - boats (includes 3 life jackets,2 paddles)
$10/boat - refundable deposit
$1/jacket - additional life jacket
$2/person/day - St. Bernard Swimming pool
$2/day - Adult use - Grand Isle fishing pier
$1/day - Child (11 or younger) use - Grand Isle fishing pier
$8/day - Adult use - Bayou Segnette Wave Pool
$6/day - Child (11 or younger) use - Bayou Segnette Wave Pool

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Reservation Procedures Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Check in Time - 4 p.m. (Sunday Check In Time - 6 p.m.) Check Out Time - 2 p.m. (Sunday Check Out Time - 4 p.m.)
Reservations are made through each state park’s business office, all of which operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Reservations may be made for cabins, lodges, group camps, rally campsites, conference rooms, and rental picnic shelters. Overnight reservations also may be made for regular campsites at the following state parks where reservations systems currently exist: Bayou Segnette, Chemin-A-Haute, Chicot, Fontainebleau, Lake Bistineau, Lake Fausse Pointe, North Toledo Bend, Sam Houston Jones, Reservations can be made only at the individual park between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day). Reservations for overnight use or for day use of conference rooms and rental picnic shelters for the period April 1 - September 30 are accepted beginning January 2 or the first working day after Januarry 1. (From January 2-4, reservations are accepted by phone only.) For the period October 1-March 31, reservations for these facilities are accepted beginning July 1. (From July 1-3, reservations are accepted by phone only. ) Reservations for day use of group camps and rally campgrounds for the period April 1-September 30 are accepted beginning February 1. Day use reservations for these facilities for the period October 1-March 31 are accepted beginning August 1.	Advance reservations may be made by Visa or Mastercard, personal check,or paid by cash in advance. If made by personal check, the reservation can only be confirmed if the check is received at least 14 days prior to the reservation date. If check is returned for non-sufficient funds within the 14 day period, the reservation is automatically cancelled. An advance deposit equal to one night’s campsite rental fee is required to make an advance reservation for each regular campsite reserved. The normal campsite rate (less applicable discounts) will be charged for each site rented. Applicable discounts apply to the campsite rate but do not apply to the reservation fee. Advanced reservations (1 night’s rental rate) for regular campsites are refundable under regular refund procedures. Specific campsite locations cannot be reserved in advance. Individual campsite selection may be made by the user at the time of check-in, depending upon availability. A camper may reserve up to five campsites for a particular date. However, a camper may reserve campsites for only one date in any 24 hour period. Advance reservations are not made for regular individual campsite usage on holiday weekends.

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