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In the Heart of a Forest, on the Edge of a Lake
Piney forests, rolling hills, three fishing piers, and a beautiful
lake draw visitors to this quiet, majestic state park. Designed
to keep the focus on nature, park facilities blend with the
natural landscape to enhance the outdoor experience of this
655-acre park.
The visitors center and swimming pool complex (opening Memorial
Day Weekend 2003) provide a starting point for your day in
the park. Guests can choose from 65 improved campsites, sixteen
(16) vacation cabins (click here for cabin layout), two (2)
lodges (click here for lodge layout) and a group camp (click
here for group camp layout) that sleeps 52 for overnight stays.
Playground areas are found in both the day-use and overnight
camping areas.
Fishing piers and boat docks attract visitors to Lake D'Arbonne,
the marvelous 15,250-acre centerpiece of the park. Recreation
on Lake D'Arbonne is tremendously popular among locals and
visitors, and record catches of bass, crappie, catfish and
bream make Lake D'Arbonne a fishing haven. Wide open areas
of the lake, about seven miles from the park, appeal to water
skiers and pleasure boaters. The boat launch at the park opens
up all of these opportunities to outdoorsmen.
Natural Beauty
Tree stands in the lake captivate photographers, as do the
towering pines on land and the rich diversity of wildlife
and birds that make the park their home. Bring your binoculars
and camera to capture the wonders of the natural world from
our beautiful nature trails.
Cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the rolling hills of
the park as a starting point for biking excursions into the
steep inclines and scenic beauty of North Louisiana. Four
lighted tennis courts add to the activity options available
for all visitors. Return for a picnic under the canopy of
pine trees and celebrate the magnificence of nature preserved.
Under the Stars
Memorable sunsets viewed from the water or from the shore
are matched only by Lake D'Arbonne at night. Away from the
crowded skylines of major urban centers, the stars and moon
reflect on the lake with dazzling brilliance for the park's
overnight guests.
The park's 65 campsites are all equipped with water and electricity
and a nearby comfort station equipped with restroom and shower
facilities as well as an adjacent washeteria to make your
visit to Lake D'Arbonne pleasant and comfortable. The camping
area is nestled in the woods near the lake and has its own
fishing pier.
If you love pristine pine forests, camping, fishing, picnicking,
boating, biking, waterskiing, cycling, hiking, photography,
or just a quiet place to rest your mind, you will find a welcome
spot at Lake D'Arbonne State Park.
Nearby Attractions:
Chemin-A-Haut State Park--
(East of LA 139,10 miles north of Bastrop)--This 503-acre
park is situated on a high bluff overlooking scenic Bayou
Bartholomew, along an old Indian trail once used for seasonal
migrations. Chemin-a-Haut is French for "high road."
Located near the Louisiana/Arkansas line, the park offers
26 improved campsites, six vacation cabins, a rally camping
area, and a day use area with a swimming pool, picnic area,
and two playgrounds. Two barrier-free nature trails and a
conference room make this a popular area year-round.
Poverty Point State Historic
Site-- (East of Monroe and north of I-20 on LA 577 northeast
of Epps)--The site is considered one of the most significant
archaeological finds in the country. It has a complex of Native
American ceremonial mounds built between 1700 and 700 B.C.
and a museum, and guided tours interpret a culture that once
flourished on the site.
Lake Claiborne State Park--
(7 miles southeast of Homer on LA 146)--Located on the banks
of a 6,400-acre lake. With steep ravines and rolling hills,
the park features excellent picnicking, pavilions, 10 vacation
cabins, 87 improved campsites, a swimming beach, boat launch,
fishing pier, and nature trails.
Caney Creek Lake State Park--
(Off LA 4 southwest of Chatham, on Lakeshore Drive and State
Road 1209). Situated on an outstanding bass-fishing lake,
the park offers camping, picnicking, 2 boat ramps, a fishing
pier, swimming beach and is an ideal spot to launch biking
expeditions.
Lake Bistineau State Park--(Southeast
of Shreveport off LA 163 south of Doyline)--Situated on the
western shore of Lake Bistineau amidst enchanting stands of
cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches,
hiking trails, playgrounds, two swimming pools, a lakefront
beach, a baseball field, camping, cabins, lodges and excellent
fishing.
Kisatchie National Forest-Corney Lakes Recreation Area--
(Off LA 9, 18 miles north of Homer)--This beautiful 2,300-acre
lake is set in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are excellent
areas for fishing, waterfowl hunting, camping, picnicking,
and a boat ramp.
Lincoln Parish Park-- (Off LA 33, north of Ruston and I-20)--This
260-acre park has picnic pavilions, hiking trails, a swimming
beach, playgrounds, and campsites.
Georgia Pacific Wildlife Management Area-- (5 miles northwest
of Bastrop on Parish Road 592)--Visitors and hunters may use
this 28,000-acre area, managed primarily for timber.
Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge-- (6 miles North of
Bastrop on Cooper Lake Road)--Wildlife viewing is made easy
with an observation tower. The site is open daylight hours
only.
Louisiana Purchase Gardens (Bernstein Park)-- (Standifer
Road off US 165 south, Monroe)--Formal gardens, moss-laden
trees, winding paths, and lagoons surround naturalistic habitats
of many rare and exotic animals that live in the zoo. Tour
by boat and train.
Tensas National Wildlife Refuge-- (Off I-20 via US 65 [Tallulah
Exit] or off I-20 via LA 577 [Waverly Exit])-- This refuge
encompasses 57,000 acres of bottomland forest. Hunting, fishing,
hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, interpreted trails, a
boardwalk, and educational programs abound. A Visitor Center
contains brochures, exhibits, species lists, and regulations.
Bienville Trace Scenic Byway 1-- Links significant natural,
cultural, and recreational attractions and activities in the
northeast part of the state.
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Lake D'Arbonne State Park--(P.O. Box 236, Farmerville, LA
71241; 318-368-2086 or 1-888-677-5200) is located on Evergreen
Rd. off La. 2. From Ruston, take La. 33 north to Farmerville,
then west on La. 2 to Evergreen Rd. Go left one-third of a
mile on Evergreen Rd. to the park.
The park offers serenity in the peaceful rolling-wooded
hills of Union Parish, as well as overnight camping, a boat
launch and picnic areas on beautiful Lake D'Arbonne. To reserve
a campsite or picnic pavilion, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA toll free
(877-226-7652).
Email: lakedarbonne@crt.state.la.us
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