“Louisiana's largest state park surrounds a 6,400-acre lake ringed by Spanish moss-draped cypress and tupelo swamp — one of the most atmospheric freshwater environments in the South. Houseboat rentals and lodge facilities provide unusual interior options.”
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CHICOT STATE PARK DELIVERS AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA BAYOU AND CYPRESS SWAMP CINEMATICS AT TRUE FEATURE-FILM SCALE. THE 6,400-ACRE LAKE CHICOT IS LINED WITH TOWERING BALD CYPRESS AND WATER TUPELO DRAPED IN SPANISH MOSS, CREATING THE DEEPLY ATMOSPHERIC SOUTHERN GOTHIC ENVIRONMENTS THAT PRODUCTIONS TYPICALLY TRAVEL DEEP INTO THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN TO FIND. THE PARK'S DIVERSE ECOLOGY INCLUDES UPLAND PINE FORESTS, CYPRESS-TUPELO SWAMP, AND OPEN WATER — THREE DISTINCT VISUAL ENVIRONMENTS. LODGES, CABINS, AN
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Permit Required
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Commercial Use Agreement
Fee
Contact for fee
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Louisiana State Parks
Lodge and cabin facilities on site. Largest state park in LA — diverse ecosystem zones.
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