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If you’re looking for a truly magical waterfall campground in Louisiana, you should check out Hodges Garden State Park. Beyond the gorgeous water features, there are some truly special places to hang your hat for the night.

Unfortunately, since the time of publication Hodges Garden has since closed.

Hodges Garden is a very unique place that is located on 4,700 acres.
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You can find Hodges Garden State park between Florien and Hornbeck in west central Louisiana. The park is on U.S. Highway 171, 15 miles south of Many, LA.
There are a variety of features here, including formal gardens, a visitor center, and an Azalea Overlook.
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The lily pad pond is one of the most gorgeous aspects of the park.
There are also cabins available for rent here to have an amazing vacation.
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Campers can enjoy the bicycle riding, bird watching, boating, and fishing opportunities that abound here.

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The gardens were developed originally in the 1940s, and opened to the public in 1956.
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It became part of the Louisiana system in 2007.
The formal gardens here have some of the most unique tropical plants in the region.
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They are truly something special.
The water features are still some of the most beautiful aspects of the park.
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We think you will fall in love with them.
So go ahead and plan your trip to this unique park in Louisiana.
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Budget cuts on state parks have made it more difficult for the state to keep up with the beauty here, so your visit means a lot!

Have you ever visited here? What are your favorite memories of this park? We love to hear from you! And if you want to find out about more awesome cabins in Louisiana, check our article here.

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