It may be hot outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get outdoors and do some exploring. Louisiana has 21 state parks peppered throughout the state, and each one offers nature trails filled with beautiful scenic views. Today we are headed to good old Ville Platte to take a look at the largest state park in the Pelican State that just so happens to have one of the most beautiful boardwalk trails in Louisiana.
Welcome to Chicot State Park!
Sandy Days/Google Spread across a staggering 6,400 acres, this central Louisiana park is the largest in the state, and certainly worthy of a road trip.
The park is nestled along Lake Chicot, a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
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One of the main attractions at this state park is the extensive trail system.
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This beautiful boardwalk trail completely encircles the lake and is roughly 20 miles long.
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For an epic outdoor excursion, make a weekend out of it!
Erick Trahan/Google There are primitive camping spots along the way where you can pitch a tent and stay for the night before taking on the rest of the trail.
For those more inclined to sleeping in an air conditioned space, you can’t go wrong with their lakeside cabins.
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As you stroll along the trail, you’ll be immersed in some of the most beautiful natural landscapes that Louisiana has to offer.
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You’ll have excellent views of the bottomland hardwood forest and the lake itself.
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The emerald green scenery is almost too good to be true.
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Even if you can’t commit to the entire 20-mile trail, you can always walk as far as you’d like and turn around.
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Keep your eyes out for wildlife!
2 Scenic Seekers/Trip Advisor The park is home to countless alligators, turtles, deer, rabbits, wild hogs, and thousands of birds.
Make sure to put this boardwalk trail on your bucket list this summer. You might just fall in love.
Joe Calderone/Google Address: 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Have you enjoyed a stroll along the boardwalk trail at Chicot State Park? Are there other beautiful boardwalks in Louisiana that we should check out? Share your suggestions in the comments below!
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Spread across a staggering 6,400 acres, this central Louisiana park is the largest in the state, and certainly worthy of a road trip.
John Hazlett/Google
DenisegDavid/Trip Advisor
Zack Daigle/All Trails
Erick Trahan/Google
There are primitive camping spots along the way where you can pitch a tent and stay for the night before taking on the rest of the trail.
Denisegdavid/Trip Advisor
Richard May/Flickr
Susie King Moore/All Trails
2 Scenic Seekers/Trip Advisor
The park is home to countless alligators, turtles, deer, rabbits, wild hogs, and thousands of birds.
Joe Calderone/Google
Address: 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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