This Dreamy Road Trip Will Take You To The Best Fall Foliage In All Of Louisiana

Louisiana has some incredible fall foliage; you just need to know where to find it. According to the experts at the Smoky Mountains, Louisiana won’t see peak fall foliage until the end of October or early November, and then it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and head to these locations to see the spectacular amber, golden, orange, and red hues that nature takes on. We've created a wonderful road trip you can take so you can get views of the best fall foliage in Louisiana. Gas up the car and get ready because it's leaf-peeping season.

To keep it a realistic drive, we've kept it to just the northern part of the state.

View detailed driving directions for this Louisiana fall foliage road trip here.

1. Chemin-A-Haut State Park

Situated on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew, Chemin-A-Haut State Park is a lovely spot to start your leaf peeping adventure. This 503-acre park has two playgrounds, RV and Tent camping, cabins, and nature trails to explore. Visitors can also rent a boat to explore the water and do some fishing.

Address: 14656 State Park Road, Bastrop, LA, 71220

2. Jimmie Davis State Park

Jimmie Davis State Park is located on a peninsula on Caney Lake. While the lake is a big attraction to this state park, the colors in the fall are the number one reason to visit. After a day of exploring, stay a night in one of the cabins for a memorable weekend. Address: 1209 State Park Road, Chatham, LA, 71226.

3. Lake Claiborne State Park

With six different trails ranging from a quarter mile to five miles, there’s something for everyone here at Lake Claiborne State Park. During the fall, the colors will simply amaze you! Address: 225 State Park Road, Homer, LA, 71040.

4. Lake Bistineau State Park

Not only does this state park have five nature trails to explore, but there’s also a 6-mile equestrian trail. Plus, the sunsets over Lake Bistineau are absolutely breathtaking. Address: 103 State Park Road, Doyline, LA, 71023.

5. North Toledo Bend State Park

As you continue your road trip, you’ll want to stop off at North Toledo Bend State Park. Located on one of the country’s largest man-made reservoirs, North Toledo Bend State Park offers more than 900 acres of nature, perfect for camping, picnicking and hiking. There are two trails to explore, and during its peak, the colors of the trees are magnificent. Address: 2907 North Toledo Park Road, Zwolle, LA, 71486.

6. South Toledo Bend State Park

Since you’re in the area, you should check out the southern part of this reservoir. South Toledo Bend State Park is situated on several small bluffs that extend over the water, offering beautiful waterfront views from many vantage points. Check out their two hiking trails or their off-highway vehicle trail for some fun. Address: 120 Bald Eagle Road, Anacoco, LA, 71403.

7. Kisatchie National Forest

The Kisatchie National Forest is more than 600,000 acres and is divided up into five ranger districts (Calcasieu, Caney, Catahoula, Kisatchie, and Winn) which span over seven parishes (Grant, Natchitoches, Winn, Rapides, Vernon, Caliborne, and Webster parishes). Kisatchie is great for the newbie hiker and the experienced outdoorsman. You can hike for miles over the rolling hills and beautiful vistas, set up camp, and relax by the campfires. It's the perfect way to end your epic leaf peeping adventure.

Of course, there's so much more to do at state parks than watch the leaves change color. There are 21 state parks peppered throughout Louisiana, each one more beautiful than the next. For more information, check out our previous article here.

Do you plan on visiting any of these places for epic leaf peeping? Where is your favorite spot to watch the leaves change color and see the best fall foliage in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!