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Explore Louisiana Outdoors

Louisiana offers 175 trails, 151 parks, and 497 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 110 easy, 42 moderate, 11 difficult, and 9 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 34 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 5774 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Kisatchie National Forest, Cane River Creole National Historical Park, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Among the trails hikers return to: Sandstone Trail, Tunica Hills-North Tract, and Enduro.

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Campgrounds in Louisiana

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Start Planning Louisiana in 10 Minutes

Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 620 verified outdoor options across the state.