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Airboat Rides & Alligators
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Airboat rides on the Creole Nature Trail.
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1151 Oak Grove Hwy., Grand Chenier, LA 70643
phone: (337) 274-2395
hours: Dawn to dusk. Closed all major holidays.
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Bank Fishing Road
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Bank fishing permitted year round (with applicable license). Primarily freshwater fish although occasionally saltwater species have been caught. Excellent wildlife observation and photography area.
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Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Bell City, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Blue Crab Recreation Area
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Fishing & crabbing permitted year round; cast netting allowed seasonally (see fishing brochure on website for details.) Non-motorized watercraft may be hand launched into Impoundments 1A and 1B from this site for recreational paddling in freshwater marsh.
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Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Blue Goose Trail
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One mile paved walking trail through brackish marsh habitat, along levee with trees, to bank of Calcasieu Lake. Observation tower. Information kiosk & brochures available. Port-O-Let restroom.
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Sabine National Widlife Refuge, Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Cameron Jetty Fishing Pier & RV Facility
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Purchase of wristband from guard on duty ($5) required to fish off pier. Facility features fishing pier, RV park, playground, walkway to beach, observation tower and public restroom facilities as well as pavilion for rent.
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799 Davis Rd, Cameron, LA 70631
phone: (337) 775-5718
hours: Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Grand Chenier Pavilion and Boat Launch
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Public boat launch, playground, public restrooms, dock and fishing pier.
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142 Jim Bonsall Rd., Grand Chenier, LA 70643
phone: (337) 775-5718
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Hog Island Gully Recreation Area
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Currently closed for repair. Estimated re-opening date: March 15, 2010. Fishing & crabbing permitted year round; cast netting allowed seasonally (see fishing brochure on website for details.)
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Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, , LA Hackberry
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Lacassine Pool
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Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. Open for freshwater fishing March 15th through October 15th each year. Four mile wildlife trail with observation tower within a freshwater marsh impoundment. Excellent year round wildlife observation and photography area. Coming Spring 2010 - multiple kiosks with interpretive information. Port-o-lets available at Lacassine Pool.
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209 Nature Rd., Lake Arthur, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Max Air Helicopters
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Helicopter tours, rides, events, aerial videography/photography and pipeline/powerline patrols.
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7000 Southland Field Rd., Sulphur, LA 70665
phone: (337) 802-4209
hours: Mon. - Fri. from 7 am to 7 pm; Sat. & Sun. by appointment only
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Northline Recreation Area
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Currently closed for repair. Fishing & crabbing permitted year round; cast netting allowed seasonally (see fishing brochure on website for details.)
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Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Peveto Woods Bird Sanctuary
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Multiple trails in a natural coastal chenier environment. Maintained for migratory birds, butterflies and other animals.
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8.5 miles west of Holly Beach on LA 82, , LA
phone: (337) 232-8410
hours: Open daily during daylight hours.
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Pintail Wildlife Drive
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Three mile driving loop through moist soil wetlands which have been manipulated by the US Fish & Wildlife Service to provide feeding/resting habitate for wintering waterfowl. Viewing of a variety of wildlife & birds year round. Walking trail/boardwalk being constructed in 2010.
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Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Bell City, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Sabine Pass Lighthouse
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Maritime Historic Lighthouse circa 1856. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Exterior viewing only.
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La 82 (1 mile east of Causeway Bridge linking Louisiana and Texas); turn off LA 82 on Lighthouse Road, Cameron, LA 70631
phone: (337) 515-7155
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Sabine-Byway Observation Area
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Pull-off area for wildlife observation and photography opportunities.
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3000 Holly Beach Hwy., Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex Visitor Center
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Unique interpretive and interactive wildlife and Cajun culture displays. Iinformation about the four area refuges as well as coastal wetlands available.
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1428 Hwy. 27 South, Bell City, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-4 pm; Fri 7:30 am-3 pm; Sat 9 am-4 pm; Sun Noon-4 pm
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Streeter's Road Recreation Area
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Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. Year round freshwater fishing. Kiosk with refuge information and brochures. Handicap accessible pier. Port-o-let available March 15-October 15.
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209 Nature Road, Lake Arthur, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
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West Cove Recreation Area
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Fishing and crabbing year round. Saltwater fish species likely; freshwater species are rarely caught here.
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Sabine National Widlife Refuge, Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Wetland Walkway
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1.5 mile handicap accessible walk over impounded freshwater marsh. Includes boardwalks, trails, observation decks, signs and interpretive materials. Excellent site for nature photography. Port-O-lets available on site along with handicap accessible observation tower and five rest shelters along the trail.
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Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, Hackberry, LA
phone: (337) 598-2216
hours: Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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