The Under-The-Radar Destination In Louisiana With The Most Beautiful Fall Foliage In The State
By Jackie Ann|Published October 10, 2023
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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.
It’s hard to be a leaf-peeper in Louisiana. First, you’ve got to keep a close eye on when the leaves are going to change, develop a game plan, and stay flexible. Louisiana’s beautiful state parks are a great place to see the fall foliage, but there’s one hidden gem that I believe is one of the best places for fall foliage in Louisiana, and you should add it to your calendars this year. Let’s check it out:
Located about 30 miles northeast of Shreveport, the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area is the definition of a nature lover’s paradise.
Hunters and fishermen will thoroughly enjoy all of the hunting and fishing opportunities. Whitetail deer and dove hunting are popular pastimes, while fishing and boating on Ivan Lake are always a great way to spend the day. You might just reel in a record-breaking bass!
From the wildlife to the waterfront views, Bodcau Wildlife Management Area 34,355 acres are nothing short of impressive year-round, but it really comes alive during autumn.
Both primitive tent camping and RV spots are available, and all sites have electric hookups. If you don’t have an RV, you can rent one through our friends at RVShare. They offer several different types of RVs and also offer destination delivery. It’s a great way to see if this style of camping is something you could get used to!
If you fall in love with Bodcau WMA in the fall, just wait until winter!
Okay, so this type of snowfall in Louisiana is fairly rare, even for northern Louisiana...but you know what? 2023 weather has been all over the place, I wouldn't be surprised if Louisiana experienced more snowfall than usual this year!
Visit the official Bodcau Wildlife Management Area website for more information including maps, hunting regulations, and more.
