Chicot State Park

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Chicot State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Louisiana

Location:In Evangeline Parish, 7 miles north of Ville Platte on LA 3042.
Facilities:208 improved campsites, backpacking campsites, comfort stations, group camp, 15 cabins, 3 lodges, picnic areas, group shelters, playgrounds, trails, swimming pool, boathouse, 3 boat launches, boat rentals, fishing piers, restrooms, meeting room, concession area.
Activities:Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, bicycling, backpacking.
Special Features:Park features rolling hills surrounding a 2,000-acre manmade lake stocked with bream, bass, and crappie. Louisiana State Arboretum (see separate entry) is located 1.5 miles from the park entrance.
Address:3469 Chicot Park Rd
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Phone:337-363-2403
Phone: 888-677-2442;
Web: www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ichicot.aspx
Size: 6,400 acres.

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