Camp Salmen

10/07/2026

Great news St. Tammany, major improvements to Camp Salmen's playground are coming soon!

Our Kids Unlimited Playground in Slidell will see the installation of new shade structures, swings and turf! To facilitate these enhancements, the playground will be closed from November 2, 2026, through January 1, 2027.

We appreciate your patience & understanding.

06/22/2026

06/04/2026

From our miles of hiking trails to our playground and kayak launch, we invite you to celebrate National Trails Day at Camp Salmen this Saturday!

04/27/2026

The weather could not stop our 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day, with over 220 people attending our activities at Camp Salmen & Bonfouca-Carollo Trailhead in Slidell!

Special thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered for Celebrate Trails!

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day St. Tammany! To celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, we're giving away 250 tree seedlings TOMORROW! 🌳🇺🇸

Stop by Camp Salmen for our 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day from 8 a.m. to Noon to pick up your choice of black cherry, honey locust & deciduous holly trees!

For more Celebrate Trails details, including group bike rides, hiking activities, & tours, visit: https://www.sttammany.gov/news_detail_T13_R132.php

04/23/2026

Celebrate trails, celebrate history!

Our 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day will feature tours of our historic Camp Salmen Nature Park and exhibits of Salmen Lodge, a National Register of Historic Places landmark!

Plus join Chief Warhorse at the Bonfouca-Carollo Trailhead to learn about the fascinating history of Bayou Bonfouca and Native American heritage of St. Tammany!

For details, including our America 250 Tree Giveaway event: www.sttammany.gov/news_detail_T13_R132.php

04/22/2026

Take a group bike ride with Bike Easy this Saturday for our 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day!

Ride from our 130-acre Camp Salmen park to the pristine waters of the Bayou Lacombe Trailhead from 8:30-10:30 a.m.!

For more fun activities, visit: www.sttammany.gov/news_detail_T13_R132.php

04/20/2026

Need service hours or want to help make our Trace shine?

Our 3rd Annual Celebrate Trails Day will feature a Love The Boot Week clean up event along the Tammany Trace from 9-11 a.m. at the Bonfouca-Carollo Trailhead in Slidell this Saturday, April 25!

Email [email protected] to volunteer and help make a difference!

For more details on our Celebrate Trails Day, including a tree seedling giveaway, group bike rides, history tours and more family fun, visit: https://www.sttammany.gov/news_detail_T13_R132.php

04/19/2026