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Camping/Hiking Louisiana
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:14 pm
First post.
To make a short story long...my 8 year old son had an assignment at school and he had to name 1 place in Louisiana he'd like to visit. While most in his class wrote BR for LSU game or NO for Saints game, he wrote Mount Driskill. So this got me thinking...I'd like to take him on weekend hiking/camping trip around March/April, but would like it to be well planned out with different trails to hike, areas to camp, etc...
Does anyone have any knowledge about this that they can share? Where could I find the best resources to plan this out? Any feedback on good trails, bad trails, etc...
Thanks!
To make a short story long...my 8 year old son had an assignment at school and he had to name 1 place in Louisiana he'd like to visit. While most in his class wrote BR for LSU game or NO for Saints game, he wrote Mount Driskill. So this got me thinking...I'd like to take him on weekend hiking/camping trip around March/April, but would like it to be well planned out with different trails to hike, areas to camp, etc...
Does anyone have any knowledge about this that they can share? Where could I find the best resources to plan this out? Any feedback on good trails, bad trails, etc...
Thanks!
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Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:25 pm to The Donald
Hey...
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:31 pm to The Donald
Clark Creek is nice and only an hour or so drive from BR
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:37 pm to The Donald
Lake Fausse point. Really enjoyed our stay
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:37 pm to The Donald
Lake Fausse Point State Park would be a good first trip. The regular RV sites have tent pads, and are spaced far enough apart from each other. They have a great trail system, and you can rent kayaks and canoes to go fishing.
IMO, stay away from primitive camping for his first trip.
If you insist on going full primitive, Fausse Point also has backpack-in and canoe-in sites.
Chicot is also a great state park with similar amenities.
https://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/maps/index
IMO, stay away from primitive camping for his first trip.
If you insist on going full primitive, Fausse Point also has backpack-in and canoe-in sites.
Chicot is also a great state park with similar amenities.
https://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/maps/index
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 12:38 pm to The Donald
Amazon has a book with 50 trails in Louisiana. Just purchased it so I can tell you if it's good or not.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:33 pm to boom roasted
Clark Creek is the most interesting day hike. It is pretty mind-blowing -- the place is like Jurassic Park at the bottom. You cannot camp there though. The link below is to a nice primitive campground a short drive away. I stayed at the campground last Easter, and it was a good experience. Tent pads, electricity, fire rings, picnic tables. No RVs.
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LINK
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:44 pm to The Donald
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Welcome.Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:45 pm to DonChowder
Didn't notice that. 
Welcome all
Welcome all
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:56 pm to jimbeam
Welcome to the ob guys. Kisatchie Natl. has tons. Also has some 4 wheeler/horse trails as well. Not long trails but Hodges Gardens has some shorties you could do in a few hours, and also has camping areas, as well as Kisatchie. If you do go to Mt Driskall, bring oxygen.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 1:58 pm to The Donald
Welcome aboard newbz!
This should help get you started
LINK
Chicot and Fausse Point are pretty nice. I've been wanting to make a trip to Clark Creek since I always see hiking trips there on Pack N Paddle's calendar. Looks really neat.
Speaking of PnP. Here's another helpful LINK
There's also tons of camping and hiking opportunities in Kisatchie. LINK
This should help get you started
LINK
Chicot and Fausse Point are pretty nice. I've been wanting to make a trip to Clark Creek since I always see hiking trips there on Pack N Paddle's calendar. Looks really neat.
Speaking of PnP. Here's another helpful LINK
There's also tons of camping and hiking opportunities in Kisatchie. LINK
Posted on 1/22/15 at 2:51 pm to PillageUrVillage
Don't forget the Louisiana Hiking Club. Family membership is only $10 per year. Their website has good information on many of the trails in S. Louisiana and Mississippi. https://hikelouisiana.org/trailinfo.html
LSU Leisure classes is actually doing a hiking class in a few weeks. I think the cost was over $170 per person, so it was out of my budget this year. I do plan on attending next time that class is offered. They cover everything, from gear to food. At the end of the class, they take an overnight primitive trip to Chicot.
Backpacking 101 at LSU Leisure Class
LSU Leisure classes is actually doing a hiking class in a few weeks. I think the cost was over $170 per person, so it was out of my budget this year. I do plan on attending next time that class is offered. They cover everything, from gear to food. At the end of the class, they take an overnight primitive trip to Chicot.
Backpacking 101 at LSU Leisure Class
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Join experienced hiker and president of Louisiana Hiking Club, Katherine Gividen, for this fun, informational and interactive class. Discuss the "Leave No Trace" philosophy, get an extensive overview of backpacking equipment and learn about land navigation and outdoor meal preparation. Test your skills on a Saturday hike in Clear Springs, MS and a backpacking weekend at Louisiana's own Chicot State Park. Ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by registered adult.
This post was edited on 1/22/15 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:05 pm to Shexter
Second the La Hiking club. Nice hikes on the second Saturday of each month, plus lots of hiking hookups all over the country.
If you are going to Driskill, there's not much close by to hike. Bistineau State Park and Claiborne State Park have hiking trails, and the Wild Azalea Trail in Kisatchie west of Alexandria is really nice.
If you are going to Driskill, there's not much close by to hike. Bistineau State Park and Claiborne State Park have hiking trails, and the Wild Azalea Trail in Kisatchie west of Alexandria is really nice.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:16 pm to Mung
I will add another state park to the list. Bogue Chitto in Franklinton LA has tons of hiking trails and even horse trails is you have your own. Stayed there last weekend and had a great time. The gorge area is a cool feature to the park.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:53 pm to VernonPLSUfan
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If you do go to Mt Driskall, bring oxygen.
Definitely, my house is at 1050' and I have no choice but to carry a backpack for mine.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 3:54 pm to VernonPLSUfan
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If you do go to Mt Driskall, bring oxygen.
Posted on 1/22/15 at 4:47 pm to The Donald
If you're wanting to go primitive, without truly being primitive, I would reccomend paddling to a site at Lake Claiborne State park. The have quite a few trails to hike, a nature center and he could swim in the lake. You're far enough away across the lake that you feel like you're primitive camping but because you're paddling in you can bring certain luxuries you otherwise wouldn't if you were backpacking. If you're wanting to hike, there's really no other choice. The backbone trail in Kisatchie is where you want to go.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 8:56 am to bayoudude
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Bogue Chitto in Franklinton LA has tons of hiking trails and even horse trails is you have your own. Stayed there last weekend and had a great time. The gorge area is a cool feature to the park.
Howd that place turn out? I was one of the PMs on that job when we were building it and got shipped off to do another job out of state, bye the time I got back it was finished.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 9:31 am to lsuhunt555
It was horrible the first time we camped there. The dust from the limestone roads was just plain nasty. Dust covered EVERYTHING, and we spent all weekend with a gritty taste in our mouths
They paved all of the main roads a year or so ago, and it is now a wonderful state park. The trails are great, and the gorge area is a very unique area.
They paved all of the main roads a year or so ago, and it is now a wonderful state park. The trails are great, and the gorge area is a very unique area.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 9:34 am to Shexter
yeah the limestone dust was horrible when they first opened. Now it is great like you said. Definitely my favorite park in LA and not a bad drive from Houma. I plan on bringing a small zodiac this summer to fish in the ponds
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