Bogue Chitto State Park

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Bogue Chitto State Park At Bogue Chitto State Park, visitors will experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana.
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The 1,786-acre site includes small streams, cypress tupelo swamps, a hardwood forest, upland forests and a rolling landscape. Overnight visitors will find accommodations from tent camping to RV camping to cabins overlooking the bluffs. For larger groups and family reunions, the park offers a group camp and a conference room. Frickes Cave, which -- despite its name -- resembles more of a gorge, possesses delicate sandstone spires created when water erodes the surface underneath pebbles. The pebbles remain perched atop the spires, while over time water splashes on the sandstone surface, forming the two-foot tall fingers of sandstone that shoot up from the now-lowered surface. Boardwalks have been built, so that visitors can admire the sandstone creations from afar, as the formations are too delicate to allow visitors to walk amongst them. Fourteen miles of equestrian trails wind through some of the most interesting topography of southern Louisiana, with the trail head located near Fricke's Cave. A day trip to Bogue Chitto State Park will be a full one, with a river perfect for canoeing or kayaking, 11 lakes stocked with a variety of freshwater fish, a water playground, numerous picnic pavilions and an outdoor classroom.

10/07/2026

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09/25/2026

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09/18/2026

The highly anticipated fall stocking dates for Channel Catfish are in! Coming soon to a Get Out and Fish! location near you. Comment below which location you're most excited to visit!

09/18/2026

As the National Association of State Parks Directors Conference wraps up, I want to give a special shoutout to our amazing team at Louisiana State Parks!

Under the leadership of Brandon Burris, Assistant Secretary of Louisiana State Parks, this amazing group has truly gone above and beyond to keep our parks clean, cared for, and fun for all to enjoy.

As the Sportsman's Paradise, our outdoor landscapes, parks, and historic sites are some of the most valuable resources Louisiana has to offer. I am beyond grateful for Brandon and his team's hard work and dedication in taking care of them!

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09/17/2026

The weather looks to be better than it has in quite a while…. Make your plans now and come enjoy a beautiful weekend in the beautiful hardwoods of Bogue Chitto State Park.

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09/13/2026

Just a day in the park. Louisiana’s hidden gem, Bogue Chitto State Park

Address

17049 State Park Boulevard
Franklinton, LA
70438

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+19858395707

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