Discover A Pristine Paradise When You Visit Louisiana’s Lake Chicot

Nestled in Ville Platte, Louisiana you'll find 6,400 acres of rolling hills and water at Chicot State Park. The property offers a stunning lake with a fisher's dream bounty, miles of scenic walking and hiking trails, and a number of camping and cabin accommodations.

There's so much to explore in this park.

Lake Chicot is the centerpiece of the landscape, but visitors can also hike through the bottomland hardwood forest and visit the Louisiana State Arboretum on the park's grounds.

Boaters can use any of three landings to access the lake.

Each landing has its own amenities, cabins, and camps. There is also a playground at the South Landing, lodges at the North Landing, and a meeting room at the East Landing.

The bald cypress trees on the lake make for a dreamy boating experience.

In the summer, the lake is flushed with rich greens; in the autumn, warm red tones from the tree foliage reflect onto the calm waters.

Lake Chicot is a fisherman's dream.

The lake is known to host large quantities of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish.

Visitors can spend the day or rent one of the cabins or lodges for a longer-term getaway.

For an upscale experience, glamping-style tents are available for rent as well.

Visitors can also snag a souvenir at the gift shop on the South Landing.

Whether you're looking for a Henry David Thoreau-type escape into the natural world, or just a few fish to fry up for dinner, Chicot State Park has it all.