Stroll Through Four Different Ecosystems At Tickfaw State Park Near New Orleans
By Jackie Ann|Published September 30, 2019
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Jackie Ann
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
There are so many beautiful state parks within driving range of New Orleans, it’s worth your while to clear your weekend and explore some of them. Tickfaw State Park is just about an hour’s drive from the city and features 1,200 acres of some of the most beautiful natural scenery you’ve ever seen. Now that the weather is starting to cool down, it’s the perfect time to lace up those hiking shoes and set off on an adventure. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this state park so special.
Tickfaw State Park is located in Springfield, Louisiana. This Livingston Parish town may be tiny, clocking in at less than 500 residents, but it’s home to one of the most beautiful state parks in Louisiana.
In addition to the fishing ponds, campsites, playgrounds, and picnic shelters, there’s also a nature center featuring several displays so you can learn about the history and culture of the area in addition to seeing several live animals up close/
You’ll experience the sights and sounds of four different ecosystems: a cypress/tupelo stamp, a bottomland hardwood forest, a mixed pine/hardwood forest and the Tickfaw River.
Along your adventure, be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife. The area is home to alligators, armadillos, beavers, white-tailed deer, possums, rabbits, and countless other critters.
After you’ve strolled through the miles of boardwalk trails, you can rent a canoe and set off on the canoe trails to explore the Tickfaw River from an entirely new perspective.
You'll quickly fall in love with this beautiful state park, and you may not want to leave. That's great! You can bring your own gear or rent one of their cabins to extend your stay.
