Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop! Luckily, we don’t experience the harsh winters that our northern friends do, which means we can enjoy the outdoors pretty much year round. This particular campground is great in every season, but an absolute delight in the wintertime, as you get to cozy up next to a fire, roast s’mores, and listen to the crackling fire. Sounds delightful, right?
For a picture-perfect weekend exploring some of the most amazing scenery that Louisiana has to offer, head over to Chicot State Park.
Chicot State Park/Facebook The address is 3469 Chicot Park Rd., Ville Platte, LA 70586.
Chicot State Park is located in south-central Louisiana and might just be the most beautiful park in the state.
Richard May/Flickr Located in Ville Platte, the 6,400-acre state park is one of the largest state parks and offers everything from rolling hills to a fully stocked lake.
Lake Chicot is a fisherman’s paradise!
Chicot State Park/Facebook The 2,000-acre, man-made lake is stocked with bass, crappie, bluegill, and more, so you can fish to your heart’s content. There are three boat launches, a boat rental facility, a 400-foot fishing pier, and cleaning stations available for use.
The hiking trails here are truly incredible.
Richard May/Flickr This extensive trail completely encircles the lake, and there are many primitive campsites along the way to set up a tent and rough it for a night or two. It’s also a great trail for mountain bikers if you are up for the challenge!
If you prefer an actual bed and modern conveniences, there are also multiple cabins available for rent.
DeniseGDavid/Trip Advisor Imagine waking up to this view!
Another beautiful feature of Chicot State Park: The Louisiana State Arboretum is located right on the property!
Louisiana State Arboretum/Facebook Be sure to carve out some time to explore this beautiful beech-magnolia forest, complete with several miles of nature trails to stroll.
The possibilities are truly endless at this fairy tale campground. Have you ever visited? Share your experiences in the comments below!
Chicot State Park/Facebook
The address is 3469 Chicot Park Rd., Ville Platte, LA 70586.
Richard May/Flickr
Located in Ville Platte, the 6,400-acre state park is one of the largest state parks and offers everything from rolling hills to a fully stocked lake.
The 2,000-acre, man-made lake is stocked with bass, crappie, bluegill, and more, so you can fish to your heart’s content. There are three boat launches, a boat rental facility, a 400-foot fishing pier, and cleaning stations available for use.
This extensive trail completely encircles the lake, and there are many primitive campsites along the way to set up a tent and rough it for a night or two. It’s also a great trail for mountain bikers if you are up for the challenge!
DeniseGDavid/Trip Advisor
Imagine waking up to this view!
Louisiana State Arboretum/Facebook
Be sure to carve out some time to explore this beautiful beech-magnolia forest, complete with several miles of nature trails to stroll.
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