Chicot State Park
3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586
337-363-2403 or 888-677-2442
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free.
Email: chicot@crt.state.la.us
Directions: Coming from the north on I-49,
exit on LA 106 south. Turn left off LA 106 onto LA 3042 south, and continue to
the main entrance. From the south, exit I-49 on US 167 and drive toward Ville
Platte.
Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and
days preceding holidays.
Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for
Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under
Reservable Facilities:
| Standard Cabins |
15 available |
$70/night, sleeps up to 6 people with 1 double bed, 2 single beds
and 1 queen sofa sleeper |
| Conservation Lodge |
$125/night |
Sleeps up to 12 people with 2 double beds and 4 bunk beds |
| North Lodge |
$125/night |
Sleeps up to 7 people with 2 double beds and 3 single beds |
| South Lodge |
$125/night |
Sleeps up to 7 people with 2 double beds and 3 single beds |
| Group Camp |
$400/night |
Includes dining hall/kitchen, 5 cabins and 1 dormitory, sleeping up
to 112 people |
| Meeting Room |
$150/day |
Capacity is 100 people for both Conference and Theatre
set-ups |
Camping:
| 208 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) |
$16/night |
| Primitive camping area (maximum capacity of 20) |
$1 per person/night |
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available
through the National Park Service.
Visitors who hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport are entitled to
a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport
holders are allowed one site per passport). |
 The park
covers over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and water in South Central Louisiana.
The cool, clear waters of Lake Chicot have yielded record freshwater catches of
largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and red-ear sunfish. Fishermen will enjoy the
convenient boathouse, three boat launches and boat rental facilities.
An extensive hiking/backpacking trail completely encircles Lake Chicot and
includes several primitive campsites along the way. The hiking trail allows the
visitor to experience and enjoy the park's natural landscape, its bottomland
hardwood forest and the lake itself. For visitors who enjoy a quicker pace, much
of the trail is geared toward mountain bikers, and all cyclists are welcome to
ride the roadways throughout the park.
The South Landing includes the South Lodge, cabins, a group camp, a lodge,
picnic areas and playgrounds, a swimming pool, a boat launch, a fishing pier and
a dock with rental boats. A scenic road links the South Landing with the North
Landing.
The North Landing features campsites, a playground, a boat launch, a dock, a
400 ft. fishing pier and a primitive group-camping area. The Conservation Lodge
and North Lodge are located in this area.
The East Landing is accessible from LA 106. It is less developed than the
other two areas. It includes a boat launch, a dock, a meeting room and a
barbeque pavilion, which makes this area ideal for day visitors.
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