Louisiana is no stranger to abandoned places. These 12 places throughout the state are as gorgeous as they are spooky! Some of them may not be standing anymore, but most of these abandoned places in Louisiana should jog your memory of when they were still functional.

As always, we’d like to remind everyone that visiting abandoned places can be dangerous and illegal. Many of these abandoned places in Louisiana are on private property and trespassing is illegal. You wouldn’t want to end up in the hospital (or worse, jail) so don’t go off exploring these places on your own.

1) Le Beau House
Corey Balazow
Built in 1854, this Arabi, Louisiana landmark has been abandoned since it was part of the Jai Alai Casino Complex in the 1940s. Sadly, a bunch of intoxicated individuals on a "ghost hunt" burned the place to the ground in 2013, so all that's left is the memory of this abandoned place in Louisiana.
2) Kisatchie High School
Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana 71433, USA
Darrell Miller / flickr
Hiding within the towering pines of the Kisatchie National Forest, this former school has really stood the test of time, which is remarkable considering the school was built by the community itself. This building stopped being the Kisatchie high school in 1962 and has stood abandoned ever since. If you don't know the history behind this former high school, check out our previous article where we look into the history of this largely unknown abandoned place in Louisiana.
3) Tugboat on the Mississippi River
Buras, LA 70041, USA
bdearth / flickr
This abandoned boat was found in Buras, LA, and sadly it's just one of many you'd see floating down the Mighty Mississippi in this part of abandoned Louisiana.
4) Keachi Women's College
Keachi, LA 71046, USA
Jimmy Everson DVM / flickr
This abandoned college in Keachi, LA was once home to wounded soldiers during the civil war and now it's one of the creepiest abandoned places in Louisiana.
5) Charles Boldt Paper Mill
New Iberia, LA, USA
US of Decay
This mill was built in the early 20s and was shut down during the Great Depression in 1934. It's been standing in New Iberia, LA ever since.
6) Six Flags New Orleans
Darrell Miller / flickr
This legendary abandoned amusement park has been empty since just before Katrina in 2005. If you've ever traveled down I-10 near New Orleans East, you've seen it. Definitely one of the most popular abandoned places in Louisiana.

Fortunately, there are plans to remove this eyesore once and for all, and build something different. There have been many ideas floating around over the years, including a strip mall and a community park, so hopefully we will see construction begin some day.
Six Flags--again
Darrell Miller
This epic abandoned amusement park deserves two pictures!
7) Abandoned Gas Station
Cheneyville, LA, USA
Kkanouse / flickr
Somehow still standing, this abandoned gas station can be found in Cheneyville, LA
8) Elise Reuss Memorial School, Iberville Parish, LA
White Castle, LA 70788, USA
Shanna Riley / wikicommons
This building was built in 1907 in the loving memory of daughter Elise Bertha Christine Reuss. It now sits just outside of White Castle, LA.
9) Old Abandoned Church
Chackbay, LA 70301, USA
Leroy-freakwinter / flickr
This haunting church was found in Chackbay, LA.
10) Ruined Sugar Mill
Laurel Valley Village Store, 595 LA-308, Thibodaux, LA 70301, USA
Jet Lowe
The broken-down mill sits as a landmark for the once-active Laurel Valley Sugar Plantation.

If you thought those were hauntingly beautiful, check out these 10 photos of one of the creepiest abandoned places in Louisiana, Charity Hospital.

With any abandoned place, there’s bound to be a few ghost stories that come along with it. This haunted road trip through Louisiana will bring you to the front door of some of the most haunted places in the Pelican State. If you’re really brave, you may even want to book a night at The Myrtles, one of the most haunted hotels in Louisiana. Sweet dreams!

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Abandoned places in Louisiana

Jackie Ann | September 06, 2022

Can I visit any abandoned places in Louisiana?

While most of the abandoned places we mentioned above are off-limits to the public, there is a fascinating hiking trail in Louisiana that’ll lead you straight to several ammunition magazines left over from WWII. The Woodlands Conservancy is located in Belle Chase and there are both pedestrian and equestrian trails here, so feel free to bring your gentle giant along for an adventure. 

What is the most haunted place in Louisiana?

There are so many paranormal hotspots in the Pelican State, we’ve mapped out an entire road trip to some of the most haunted places in Louisiana. While the Myrtles Plantation certainly ranks high on the haunted list, we think that St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the most haunted place in Louisiana. This historic cemetery is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, and while you do need a licensed tour guide to go inside, you might end up seeing the ghost of the Voodoo Queen herself, Marie Laveau. 

Are there any haunted hotels in Louisiana?

Nestled in historic downtown Alexandria, Hotel Bentley is one of the most haunted hotels in Louisiana. The hotel was built in 1907 by Joseph Bentley, who is just one of the many spirits believed to have checked in but has not checked out. If you’re in the New Orleans area, a stay at the Hotel Monteleone might just come with room service by way of a supernatural experience. The hotel may be known for its famous Carousel Bar, but guests have been having paranormal experiences here for almost a hundred years. 

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