State Park · Louisiana, United States
Tickfaw State Park
Tickfaw State Park is a state park in Louisiana, United States, covering 1,200 acres (486 ha), established in 1999.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Livingston, Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 1,200 acres (486 ha) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 30.3822° N, 90.6313° 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 Tickfaw State Park
Tickfaw State Park, located 7 mi (11 km) west of Springfield, in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States, opened in May 1999 and quickly became one of Louisiana's most popular state parks because of its natural setting, recreation opportunities, and proximity to the state's two cities: New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The park contains a nature center, picnic shelters, a large fishing pond, 14 cabins, and 50 campsites.
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 | Springfield, Louisiana |
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| Getting there | about 7 miles west of Springfield |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 50 sites |
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Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 34.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tickfaw State Park?
Tickfaw State Park is in Louisiana, United States (30.3822° N, 90.6313° W).
When was Tickfaw State Park established?
Tickfaw State Park was established in 1999, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tickfaw State Park?
Tickfaw State Park covers 1,200 acres (486 ha).
Does Tickfaw State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Tickfaw State Park has campgrounds with 50 sites.
How do I get to Tickfaw State Park?
The nearest town is Springfield, Louisiana. about 7 miles west of Springfield.
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/Tickfaw_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).