One of the many perks to living in Louisiana is our mild winters don’t have to keep us indoors very often. Even though we may be in the middle of winter, the temperatures are still mild enough so that we can enjoy the great outdoors. Tickfaw State Park is an ideal spot for anyone looking for a quick weekend retreat, and the cabins, trails, and outdoor activities make this a picture-perfect location for a winter getaway. Load up the car and pack up your favorite winter travel essentials; it’s time for a chilly adventure in LA!
Out of Louisiana’s 21 state parks, few are as beautiful and special as Tickfaw State Park.
Scott Maurin/Google Located in Springfield, Louisiana, this Livingston Parish state park opened up in 1999 and quickly became the go-to spot for anyone looking to surround themselves in nature.
And it’s easy to see why.
Julie Hooks/Google Clocking in at roughly 1,200 acres, Tickfaw State Park is full of sprawling green space, beautiful nature trails, and scenic water views.
One of the most unique aspects of the park are four different ecosystems you’ll be exposed to.
PaleoGypsy/Trip Advisor The endless boardwalk and nature trails will lead you through a cypress-tupelo swamp, a bottomland hardwood forest, a mixed pine forest, and the Tickfaw River.
You could spend all day exploring these beautiful trails.
yooperman83/Trip Advisor The park has almost five miles of trails which are great for beginners, experts, and even the littlest of nature lovers.
You’ll end up loving it here so much that you might just want to make a weekend of it.
Tickfaw State Park/Facebook Which is great, because Tickfaw State Park has several options for overnight campers.
In addition to multiple campsites for tent and RV camping, there are 14 deluxe cabins you could rent for a few days.
Tickfaw State Park/Facebook And they also have a group cabin that will sleep up to 52 people!
Each of the cabins sleeps up to eight people and includes everything you’ll need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Tickfaw State Park/Facebook Just bring yourself and some food and get ready to have one of the most relaxing weekends ever.
No matter how you choose to spend your time at Tickfaw State Park, one thing is for sure…
Dave Hoovler/Google …you’ll be surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural scenery Louisiana has to offer.
For more information, be sure to check out their Facebook page.
Scott Maurin/Google
Located in Springfield, Louisiana, this Livingston Parish state park opened up in 1999 and quickly became the go-to spot for anyone looking to surround themselves in nature.
Julie Hooks/Google
Clocking in at roughly 1,200 acres, Tickfaw State Park is full of sprawling green space, beautiful nature trails, and scenic water views.
PaleoGypsy/Trip Advisor
The endless boardwalk and nature trails will lead you through a cypress-tupelo swamp, a bottomland hardwood forest, a mixed pine forest, and the Tickfaw River.
yooperman83/Trip Advisor
The park has almost five miles of trails which are great for beginners, experts, and even the littlest of nature lovers.
Tickfaw State Park/Facebook
Which is great, because Tickfaw State Park has several options for overnight campers.
And they also have a group cabin that will sleep up to 52 people!
Just bring yourself and some food and get ready to have one of the most relaxing weekends ever.
Dave Hoovler/Google
…you’ll be surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural scenery Louisiana has to offer.
Have you ever spent the night in one of the cabins at Tickfaw State Park? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: Tickfaw State Park, 27225 Patterson Rd, Springfield, LA 70462, USA
