VILLE PLATTE - Join the site naturalist for a relaxing yet informative hike through the woods on Saturday, October 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Louisiana State Arboretum.
The program will introduce participants to the beauty of our different forest types, focusing on the prominent features of... more »
VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) - Chicot State Park is closing its three boat launches because the lake has been drawn down for routine inspections and repairs on the bridge over Walker's Cove. Sharon Broussard, spokeswoman for the state Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, says the launches are closing Monday... more »
VILLE PLATTE - Visitors to Chicot State Park are advised that lake levels will be drawn down, beginning in early September, in order for the Dept. of Transportation & Development (DOTD) to perform routine bridge inspection and repairs during the first two weeks of October.
Initial inspections of the... more »
Lake Chicot Drawn Down for Bridge Repairs VILLE PLATTE - Visitors to Chicot State Park are advised that lake levels will be drawn down, beginning in early September, in order for the Dept. of Transportation & Development (DOTD) to perform routine bridge inspection and repairs during the first two weeks... more »
The day use pool at Chicot will be closed Tuesday, July 27, due to lifeguard availability; the pool will be open Wednesday, July 28, - Sunday, Aug.1, during normal operating hours. Effective Aug. 2, the pool will be closed for the season. more »
VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) - The Chicot State Park is getting an upgrade. The Louisiana Office of State Parks is opening two deluxe lodges on the state park on Aug. 3. Also, the park is adding a new pavilion, fishing pier, boat launch and playground. Stuart Johnson, the assistant secretary... more »
The Louisiana Office of State Parks is opening two new deluxe lodges at ChicotState Park that will be available for overnight accommodations beginning on Tuesday, August 3.
“ChicotState Park is one of our most popular parks, with over 150-thousand visitors annually,” said Dr. Stuart... more »