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STATE PARKS



Louisiana State Parks

|| Bayou Segnette | Chemin-A-Haut | Chicot | Cypremort Point ||
|| Fairview - Riverside | Fontainebleau | Grand Isle | Lake Bistineau | Lake Bruin ||
|| Lake Claiborne | Lake D’Arbonne | Lake Fausse Pointe | North Toledo Bend ||
|| St. Bernard | Sam Houston Jones ||
|| Cabins | Discounts | Fees | Group Camps ||
|| Lodges | Mini Conference Specials | Reservations | Schedules | Special Programs ||
Updated 8/20/02, Thanks to Sharon E. Broussard, Public Information Officer
For More Information contact:
Sharon E. Broussard
Public Information Officer
Louisiana Office of State Parks
P. O. Box 44426
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 219-4271
fax: (225) 219-9429
sbroussard@crt.state.la.us

Louisiana State Commemorative Areas

|| Bayou Segnette | Chemin-A-Haut | Chicot | Cypremort Point ||
|| Fairview - Riverside | Fontainebleau | Grand Isle ||
Lake Bistineau | Lake Bruin ||
|| Lake Claiborne | Lake D’Arbonne ||
Lake Fausse Pointe | North Toledo Bend ||
|| St. Bernard | Sam Houston Jones ||

Bayou Segnette State Park

7777 West Bank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 736-7140

Jefferson Parish

  • The large boat launch provides access to Barataria Bay. Entrance is on U. S. Highway 90 only minutes away from New Orleans.

  • 98 Improved Campsites

  • Dump Station

  • 20 Cabins

  • Group Camp

  • Conference Room

  • Picnic Sites

  • Group Shelters

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

  • Boat Launch


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Chemin-A-Haut State Park

14656 State Park Road
Bastrop, LA 71220-7078
(318) 283-0812

Morehouse Parish
  • Camp, fish or picnic overlooking Lake Bartholomew.

  • 26 Improved Campsites

  • Primitive Group Campsites

  • Dump Station

  • 14 Cabins

  • Group Camp

  • Conference Room

  • Hiking Trails

  • Picnic Sites

  • Group Shelters

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

  • Swimming Pool

  • Boat Rentals



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Chicot State Park

Route 3 Box 494
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(318) 363-2403

Evangeline Parish

  • Great fishing in the 2,000 acre lake. Adjacent to the Louisiana State Arboretum. Enter from La. State Highway 3042.

  • 208 Improved Campsites

  • Back Packing Campsites

  • Equestrian Trail

  • Primitive Group Campsites

  • Dump Station

  • 27 Cabins

  • 2 Group Camp

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 126 Improved Campsites

  • 129 UnimprovedCampsites

  • 37 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.

  • 95 ImprovedCampsites

  • 100 UnimprovedCampsites

  • Nature Trail

  • 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.

  • 61 Improved Campsites

  • Dump Station

  • 14 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

  • 2 Primitive 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

  • 2 Primitive 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.

  • 65 Improved Campsites

  • Playground

  • Trails

  • Fishing Pier

  • 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

  • 18 Cabins

  • Primitive Campsites

  • 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

  • Gift Shop

  • 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 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.

  • 62 Improved Campsites

  • 19 Primitive 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-Haut III 3 $50 sleeps 4
2 doubles		 6
Chemin-A-Haut 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-Haut 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-Haut 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-Haut, 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.