J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/06/2018
Many parks feature ADA-friendly trails and boardwalks over some of their bayous and wetlands, like this trail in Lake D'Arbonne State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
This pier over Lake Pontchartrain at Fontainebleau State Park is ideal for catching sunsets.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2018
Not only do different state parks offer different types of wildlife viewing opportunities, many have features made especially to get you up close with nature, like this pond-viewing bridge at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2018
The boat launch area inside Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/02/2018
Grand Isle State Park's rock barriers and location on the Gulf make it an ideal spot to take the family wading in the sea.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/02/2018
Louisiana's protected waterways and locations along migratory routes make some of their parks ideal for spotting wildlife, such as these brown pelicans at Grand Isle State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/04/2018
State parks can offer the chance to look at the state's diverse abundance of wildlife, such as this armadillo at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Covered picnic pavilions, and often even grills, are pretty typical throughout Louisiana state parks. Often there are playgrounds, as well.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Boat launches, like this launch at Chemin-A-Haut State Park, are a common feature at Louisiana's state parks.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/02/2018
Visitor centers are a common feature throughout the state park system and can offer everything from knowledgable rangers and informational displays to heated bathrooms and hot showers.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/02/2018
Scenic photo opportunities abound, like this sunset at South Toledo Bend State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Several state parks have playgrounds and water features that are perfect for entertaining the kids on a hot day!
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/04/2018
Louisiana's state parks often gather several features of interest such as picnic pavilions, boat launches, wildlife viewing areas, playgrounds and walking or hiking trails, and set them all within walking distance of one another.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/04/2018
Hiking trails are typical throughout the state parks, and they can get you to areas such as Bayou Macon at Poverty Point State Park.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/02/2018
Primitive tent camping spaces are among the camping options offered throughout many of the state parks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Many state parks have camping, often for RVs and autos, cyclists and walk-ins, and rental cabins.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Often state parks offer cabins for nightly rental. These cabins at Fontainebleau State Park come perched over the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/01/2018
Seeing one of Louisiana's picturesque sunsets after a day at Fontainebleau State Park.