State Park · Louisiana, United States
Chicot State Park
Chicot State Park is a state park in Louisiana, United States, covering 6,400 acres (2,590 ha), established in 1939.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Evangeline, Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 6,400 acres (2,590 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Coordinates | 30.8003° N, 92.2797° W |
| Managed by | Louisiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chicot State Park
Chicot State Park is located near Ville Platte, Louisiana. This wildlife reserve of South Central Louisiana features 6,400 acres (26 km2) of rolling hills surrounding a 2,000-acre (8 km2) man-made Lake Chicot stocked with bass, crappie (sac-au-lait), bluegill, and red-ear sunfish. Chicot Park offers fishing boat rentals, pavilions, barbecue pits, picnic areas, restrooms, primitive hike-to campsites, lodges, and furnished cabins. The park is home to a number of wild animal species, including whitetail deer, raccoons, coyotes, and bobcats.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Ville Platte, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Ville Platte |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Chicot Park offers fishing boat rentals, pavilions, barbecue pits, picnic areas, restrooms, primitive hike-to campsites, lodges, and furnished cabins |
Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 132.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chicot State Park?
Chicot State Park is in Louisiana, United States (30.8003° N, 92.2797° W).
When was Chicot State Park established?
Chicot State Park was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chicot State Park?
Chicot State Park covers 6,400 acres (2,590 ha).
Does Chicot State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Chicot State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Chicot State Park?
The nearest town is Ville Platte, Louisiana. near Ville Platte.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Louisiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Louisiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicot_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).