Louisiana Parks and Forests

7 Louisiana parks and forests for 2026. Predicted peaks run from Nov 5 to Nov 17.

State parks, forests, gardens and preserves, many with both a drive in and a trail, each with its own predicted peak. Also in Louisiana: scenic drives, hikes. All of Louisiana on the map.

All 7 parks and forests in Louisiana

PlaceAreaPredicted peakWindowNow
Fontainebleau State Park
A 2,600-acre state park on Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville, with live oaks, bayou and trails.
St. Tammany ParishEarly NovemberOct 31 – Nov 10Upcoming
Chicot State Park
A 6,400-acre state park near Ville Platte, with a trail around Lake Chicot and the Louisiana State Arboretum at its south landing.
Evangeline ParishEarly NovemberNov 5 – Nov 15Upcoming
Lake Claiborne State Park
Heavily wooded "hill country" with autumn color in northern Louisiana.
Claiborne ParishMid NovemberNov 7 – Nov 17Upcoming
Kisatchie National Forest
Louisiana's only national forest, with the Longleaf Trail Byway and hardwoods that turn amber, gold, and red.
Webster ParishMid NovemberNov 9 – Nov 19Upcoming
Jimmie Davis State Park
Features a hilly landscape with a mix of pine and hardwood forests where rustic trails and lake sunsets highlight the late-season autumn colors.
Jackson ParishMid NovemberNov 10 – Nov 20Upcoming
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Situated on a high bluff overlooking bayou land, this park is famous for woodland scenery and ancient cypress trees that take on striking golden hues.
Morehouse ParishMid NovemberNov 11 – Nov 21Upcoming
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Offers accessible trails where you can enjoy local autumn foliage, birdwatching, and sunset views over the water.
Bossier CityMid NovemberNov 12 – Nov 22Upcoming

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