Chicot State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 181 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com(888) 677-2442
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Office Hours 8am-5pm Sun-Thurs; 8am-8pm Fri-Sat Gate Hours 6am-9pm Sun-Thurs; 6am-10pm Fri-Sat East Landing Hours 7am-8pm April 1-Sept 30; 8am-7pm Oct 1-March 31
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Chicot State Park is a park in Evangeline Parish, about 8 miles north of Ville Platte.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 181 campsites across 5 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate | Sun–Thu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Sun–Thu | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — | |
| Sun–Thu | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — | |
| Sun–Thu | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — | |
| Sun–Thu | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Fri, Sat | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
Office Hours 8am-5pm Sun-Thurs; 8am-8pm Fri-Sat Gate Hours 6am-9pm Sun-Thurs; 6am-10pm Fri-Sat East Landing Hours 7am-8pm April 1-Sept 30; 8am-7pm Oct 1-March 31
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors Louisiana
- Phone
- (833) 609-0686 (customer support)
Campsite Backpack: available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite Backpack available on a first-come, first-served basis. $9 per person per night. Can also be used as a canoe campsite | available on a first-come, first-served basis. $9 per person per night | Can only be accessed by canoe. Fire ring and picnic table at site. $9 per person per night | 8 | — | |
| Campsite Primitive Scout Area | 1 | None | — |
| Campsite Premium Premium site. For camphost use only, no fees | Premium site. | Premium campsite | 7 | — | |
| Campsite Improved Improved campsite | Improved campsite with deck | Improved campsitewith deck | 164 | — | |
| Group Camp Type 2 Includes dining hall/kitchen and 1 dormitory, sleeping up to 52 people. No linens provided | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite Backpack: available on a first-come, first-served basis. $9 per person per night. Can also be used as a canoe campsite | available on a first-come, first-served basis. $9 per person per night | Can only be accessed by canoe. Fire ring and picnic table at site. $9 per person per night
Campsite Primitive: Scout Area
Campsite Premium: Premium site. For camphost use only, no fees | Premium site. | Premium campsite
Campsite Improved: Improved campsite | Improved campsite with deck | Improved campsitewith deck
Group Camp Type 2: Includes dining hall/kitchen and 1 dormitory, sleeping up to 52 people. No linens provided
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Deluxe: 15 units
- Lodge: 2 units
Cabin Deluxe: Basic cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware, silverware, towels and linens are provided. Sleeps up to 8 people with 1 double bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper
Lodge: Basic cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware, silverware, towels and linens are provided. sleeps up to 14 people with 2 double beds, one sleeper sofa, and 4 bunk beds
Things to do
HikingBikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingFishingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Water
- Splash pad
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Ville Platte — about 8 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.7983, -92.2781
- Phone
- (888) 677-2442
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Entrance gate: Sun–Thu 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun–Thu 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun–Thu 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun–Thu 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun–Thu 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri, Sat 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Louisiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Go Outdoors Louisiana (official reservation system) facility list; coordinates from CRT/OCD 'Louisiana Office of State Parks' ArcGIS layer (Nov 2021)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology