Hi, Me and some friends plan on going to Tunica tomorrow to spend they day. I have a few questions that I really need help answering and I hope someone can help.

1.is it free? do we have to pay to get it. we are not spending the night.

2.how early should we go? 7,8? any recommendations would be helpful.

3. any recommendations on good trails?

Thanks for yalls help guys! really appreciate it!

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Posted by Jctgr

EBR

Member since Jan 2014

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 1:42 pm to I APOLLO I

Depends on where you are going. Clarks Creek is where the waterfalls are and I think you are supposed to put money in a box there. Tunica WMA you have to have a valid hunting or fishing liscense or if you don't have a wild Louisiana stamp for $10.

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Posted by TulaneUVA

Member since Jun 2005

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 1:51 pm to Jctgr

I also recommend Clark Creek. Do the primitive path and prepare to have a pretty good hike. You'll be fine as long as you are somewhat active. It's about 4-5 miles around if I remember correctly.

You pay I think 2-3$ a person in an honor system box.

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Posted by I APOLLO I

atx

Member since Jun 2014

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 2:02 pm to TulaneUVA

I don't have a hunting or fishing license, so I can't go in? is there anything else I can do if I don't have one?

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Posted by lsufishnhunt

Member since Jun 2008

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 2:59 pm to I APOLLO I

The hunting/fishing license is only required for the tunica hills wildlife management area. The Clark Creek nature area is a totally separate area and has much more suited for the day trip. Several trails available that will bring you to the waterfalls.

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Posted by Bronco

Down Da Bayou

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 7:14 pm to I APOLLO I

If you don't have a hunting or fishing liscense and going to any WMA especially Tunica better have a louisiana wild stamp or you will get a ticket! Even if you just get out of your truck on side the road. Know that from experience!

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Posted by AutoYes_Clown

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 4/5/15 at 10:05 pm to Bronco

Just a heads up about Clark Creek. Bring cash and do not cheat the honor system. I went about 10 times in 2014 and there was not a single time I went that people werent ticketed.

Wear in hiking shoes but also bring water shoes and towels. There are a lot of waterfalls to explore and a lot of the trail is the creek bed itself. Its a very nice day trip.

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Posted by SeaPickle

Thibodaux

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 4/6/15 at 9:22 am to AutoYes_Clown

I stayed at Tunica Hills this past weekend and hiked the Clark creek trail also.
Tunica WMA
- tent camping only
- have to have La hunting/fishing license
- no pets
- i think the only hiking is a .5 mile trail. We went ride by but it was empty
-Just up the road is this place LINK. I rented the 2 bedroom cabin here

Clark Creek
- this is where you want to hike but no camping allowed
- 7 miles from the Tunica camp site
- $4.00 to hike/enter
- the "original" trail is 2.6 miles
- the "primitive" trail is an additional 2.6 miles
- bring a backpack with water and food. Moving at a moderate pace it took us 4/4.5 hours to complete. My handheld garmin said we went a total of 5.25 miles. highest elevation was 411ft

. We didnt stop for a lunch. Just snacks and water breaks. Stopped at all waterfalls.
- wear shoes that can get wet instead of bringing a change of shoes. you walk through multiple creeks for a while
- Me, my wife and dog and really enjoyed it.
- wear bug/tick spray. Ticks were bad. found a few crawling on me and about 7 on my dog