State Park · Louisiana, United States
Fairview-Riverside State Park
Fairview-Riverside State Park is a state park in Louisiana, United States, covering 98.0 acres (39.7 ha), established in 1962.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 98.0 acres (39.7 ha) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 30.4088° N, 90.1405° 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 Fairview-Riverside State Park
Fairview-Riverside State Park is a tourist attraction 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Madisonville, Louisiana, United States. Its 99 acres (400,000 m2) are set along the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Within the park is the Otis House Museum, built in 1885, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Visitors go to Fairview-Riverside to camp and for water sports and fishing. The park has 100 campsites, a short nature trail, and a boardwalk that reveals forested wetlands along the Tchefuncte River. The park was featured in the eighth season of The Amazing Race.
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 | Madisonville, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles east of Madisonville |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 100 sites |
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Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 29.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fairview-Riverside State Park?
Fairview-Riverside State Park is in Louisiana, United States (30.4088° N, 90.1405° W).
When was Fairview-Riverside State Park established?
Fairview-Riverside State Park was established in 1962, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fairview-Riverside State Park?
Fairview-Riverside State Park covers 98.0 acres (39.7 ha).
Does Fairview-Riverside State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Fairview-Riverside State Park has campgrounds with 100 sites.
How do I get to Fairview-Riverside State Park?
The nearest town is Madisonville, Louisiana. about 2 miles east of Madisonville.
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/Fairview-Riverside_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).