Peveto Woods Sanctuary

Peveto Woods Sanctuary, created by the Baton Rouge Audobon Society, was Louisiana's first coastal woods sanctuary. 

The sanctuary is composed of about 40 acres in Cameron Parish near Little Florida Beach. The area is dense with live oaks and brush, and it is set in the path for migratory songbirds who travel through the Gulf of Mexico. It's estimated that as many as 2 million birds use the sanctuary each year.

Built in an effort to preserve the land after an area of it was slated for construction as a subdivision, the Peveto Woods Sanctuary today has the feel of a whimsical escape as it's trails meander and twist beneath live oak canopies and dense brush while the moisture of the coastal air settles over the area. Several benches and tables are placed along the trails. A guest book allows visitors to record their visit and any birds or butterflies seen during their visit.

The sanctuary is also a featured area of interest along southwest Louisiana's Creole Nature Trail. There is no charge to visit the sanctuary, and there are no amenities. More information can be found at the Baton Rouge Audobon Society's Peveto Woods page.