South Toledo Bend State Park

State park in Louisiana, United States

31°12′29″N 93°34′12″W / 31.208°N 93.57°W / 31.208; -93.57^[1]Areaapprox. 1,000 acres (4.0 km²; 1.6 sq mi) ^[1]EstablishedNovember 20, 2004 (2004-11-20)Visitors27,231 (in 2022)^[2]Governing bodyLouisiana Office of State Parkswww.crt.state.la.us/parks/istb.aspx

South Toledo Bend State Park is one of two Louisiana State Parks located on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir. The land for the park was acquired in 1979, but it was not opened to the public with facilities until November 20, 2004. The park, located at 120 Bald Eagle Road, in Anacoco, LA, quickly became popular due to its recreation potential.

Activities

Visitors to the park can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, birding, camping, and wildlife watching.^[3] The park is 1,000 acres (4 km²) in size, which gives visitors ample room to roam and hike. There is a 3,000 ft (900 m) surfaced nature trail which leads from the visitor's center museum to the Hippie Point Hiking Trail, 1.5 miles (2 km) long. For those who want to stay overnight, the park provides 19 cabins, all located near the lake shoreline, and 60 campsites. There is a beach area for swimming, as well as boat rentals and a boat launch. The visitor's center museum was opened on July 21, 2005. It contains nature-based exhibits and dioramas designed to increase awareness of indigenous species and their role in the environment.^[3]

The park is a nesting ground for the bald eagle which feeds on the freshwater fish.^[3] Fisherman may also catch the fish in the reservoir, including largemouth bass, catfish, bream, and white perch. There is a two-lane boat ramp in the park.^[3]

Gallery

South Toledo Bend State Park

Visitor center located in the park
Entrance to the Bald Eagle Nest Trail
View from a campsite
Pier near the Bald Eagle Nest Trail

References

^ ^a ^b "South Toledo Bend State Park - Louisiana Office of State Parks". Louisiana: Office of State Parks. Archived from the original on January 12, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
^ "Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Review Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism" (PDF). Louisiana House of Representatives. March 29, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Louisiana State Parks Crossroads Brochure. Louisiana State Parks. 2007.

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South Toledo Bend State Park

Protected areas of Louisiana

Federal

National Historical Parks	Cane River Creole Jean Lafitte NHP and Preserve New Orleans Jazz
National Monuments	Poverty Point
National Marine Sanctuary	Flower Garden Banks
National Forests	Kisatchie
National wild and scenic rivers	Saline Bayou
National Wildlife Refuge System	Atchafalaya Bayou Cocodrie Bayou Sauvage Bayou Teche Big Branch Marsh Black Bayou Lake Bogue Chitto Breton Cameron Prairie Cat Island Catahoula D'Arbonne Delta East Cove Grand Cote Handy Brake Lacassine Lake Ophelia Mandalay Red River Sabine Shell Keys Tensas River Upper Ouachita

State

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State Preservation Area	Louisiana State Arboretum
State Forests	Alexander Indian Creek
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