You'll find one of the most popular fishing areas and a unique combination of natural resources in Louisiana's largest and most visited state park. The park covers over 6,000 acres of rolling hills and water in South Central Louisiana and encloses a fish-rich 2,000-acre reservoir. Mature hardwood uplands and beech-magnolis forests are complemented by a forested lake of cypress-tupelo trees. Picnicking, swimming in the Olympic-sized pool, hiking, bicycling and birding are popular activities. Chicot's facilities are divided into three areas that include 200 improved campsites, backpacking camps, primitive group campsites, 27 vacation cabins, three lodges, nature/hiking/backpacking trails encircling the lake and playground.
Location:
3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte Louisiana 70586
Telephone
337-363-2503 Toll Free: 877-226-7652
Other Louisiana State Parks nearby:
(Ville Platte) Chicot State Park
(Ville Platte) Louisiana State Arboretum
(Lake Charles) Sam Houston Jones State Park
(Washington) Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area
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01/10 Coming to The Ville Platte area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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