Each “leg” of the Creole Nature Trail provides unique opportunities to experience the remarkable beauty of this habitat. From west to east, heading south from Sulphur (Exit 20 on I-10) here are a few suggestions. This is followed by more detailed information on each activity.

• There are several boat launches and bait shops along the trail. Please check our “Fishing” section for details.

Sulphur south to Cameron (on LA 27)
• Crabbing and fishing at Hog Island Gully, Blue Crab & West Cove  recreation centers
• Bird viewing and picnicking
• Hiking along the Blue Goose Trail (at Sabine NWR)
• Strolling on the Wetland Walkway at Sabine to view wildflowers, marsh-grass, birds, alligators and other marsh life
• Photography
• Hunting: see section for details
• Oystering in Lake Calcasieu

Cameron west to Sabine River (Western Spur on LA 82)
• Shelling on the beaches
• Surf-fishing, shrimping
• Sunning & tubing
• Jet Skiing
• Viewing shore birds
• Shrimping
• Peveto Woods Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary
• Photography
• View Historic Sabine Pass Lighthouse

Cameron east to Rockefeller Refuge (Eastern Spur on LA 82)
• Visiting and fishing at the Jetties in Cameron
• Hurricane Audrey memorial in Cameron (to come…let’s leave as placeholder for now.)
• Shelling, bird-watching, picnicking and surf-fishing at Rutherford Beach
• Crabbing, shrimping and fishing at Rockefeller Refuge

Oak Grove/Creole north to Lake Charles (on LA 27)
• Pintail Wildlife Drive at Cameron-Prairie NWR for alligator sighting, birding, wildlife observation and photography
• Interactive exhibits and Observation deck at Cameron-Prairie NWR Visitors Center
• Crabbing & fishing
• Birding
• Sweet Lake/Grand Lake offer easy access to Lake Calcasieu