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Lake D''Arbonne State Park
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Lake D'Arbonne State Park Early morning fishing. © Cecil R. Theaux
Family fishing on the peir.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park © Noula Rodakis
Lake D'Arbonne State Park View from lake. © Cecil R. Theaux
View of the camping area from the lake.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Walk way. © Therese B. Haywood
View of walk way to the campground form the peir.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Two fishing piers © Cecil R. Theaux
Two fishing piers for the camping area.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Fishing Pier © Cecil R. Theaux
Boat dock and fishing pier for the camping area.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Reflection of a cypress tree. © Cecil R. Theaux
Cypress tree by one of the fishing piers.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Boat dock Cypress trees © Cecil R. Theaux
Boat dock for the cabin area.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park Early morning view of the lake. © Therese B. Haywood
Sunrise on the lake.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park View of boat dock © Cecil R. Theaux
View of the boat dock and fishing pier from the boat landing.
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LAKE D''ARBONNE STATE PARK
LAKE D''ARBONNE STATE PARK
3628 Evergreen Road
Farmerville, Louisiana   71241

Phone: 888-677-5200
Toll Free: 888-677-5200
Reservations: 888-677-5200
Email: park email button icon
Piney forests, rolling hills, five fishing piers, and a beautiful lake draw visitors to this quiet, majestic state park. Designed to keep the focus on nature, park facilities blend with the natural landscape to enhance the outdoor experience of this 655-acre park.

The visitors center, swimming pool and tennis complex provide a starting point for your day in the park. Guests can choose from 65 improved campsites, eighteen (18) vacation cabins, two (2) lodges and a group camp that sleeps 52 for overnight stays. Playground areas are found in both the day-use and overnight camping areas.

Fishing piers and boat docks attract visitors to Lake D'Arbonne, the marvelous 15,250-acre centerpiece of the park. Recreation on Lake D'Arbonne is tremendously popular among locals and visitors, and record catches of bass, crappie, catfish and bream make Lake D'Arbonne a fishing haven. Wide open areas of the lake, about seven miles from the park, appeal to water skiers and pleasure boaters. The boat launch at the park opens up all of these opportunities to outdoorsmen.

Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
 Water/Electric Sitesyes
Cabins
Deluxe Cabins 16 available, 1 is ADA compliant, sleeps up to 8 people with 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper.
Camping
Group Camp Includes dining hall/kitchen and 2 dormitory-style wings, sleeping up to 52 people.
Lodge
Deluxe Lodges 2 available, 1 is ADA compliant, sleeps up to 14 people with 2 queen beds, 4 bunk beds and 1 sofa sleeper.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room Capacity is 35 people for Conference set-up and 60 people for Theatre set-up.
Swimming
1. Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers a designated swimming area in the lake for visitors to enjoy.
2. Lifeguards are not present, so swimmers swim at their own risk.
3. Swimming is only allowed during daylight hours and when weather conditions permit safe activities.
4. The park does not provide any equipment; bring your own floatation devices or water toys if desired.
5. There's also an option of renting canoes, kayaks or paddleboards from the boat dock for more aquatic fun.

Boating
Boats includes 2 paddles and 3 life jackets. Canoes includes paddles, life jackets.
Fishing
The park offers both pier and boat fishing. Anglers can catch catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, bream and bluegill.


Location
Lake D''Arbonne State Park is located near West Monroe

Picnicking
Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers numerous picnic spots with tables and grills, some even overlooking the beautiful lake.
Trails
Orange Trail -- 1 mile

Green Trail -- 1/2 mile

Blue Trail -- 1/2 mile

White Trail -- 4 miles
Bicycling
Biking enthusiasts can explore five miles of multi-use trails, suitable for all skill levels. Be aware that some areas may be challenging due to hilly terrain.

The park's trail system is shared with pedestrians and wildlife alike; exercise caution when biking.

Helmets are strongly recommended while cycling in the area as safety should always come first.

Remember to respect nature by staying on designated paths and not disturbing local flora or fauna during your ride.

During wet conditions, certain sections might become slippery so extra care must be taken under such circumstances.

For those without their own bikes, rentals are available at reasonable rates from the visitor center but availability isn't guaranteed.
Birding
The park offers a variety of birding options, with over 100 species to spot. Birdwatchers can explore five different trails and two observation towers for optimal viewing opportunities. The diverse habitats attract numerous migratory birds during spring and fall seasons.
Area Attractions
Chemin-A-Haut State Park (East of US 425,10 miles north of Bastrop) - This 503-acre park is situated on a high bluff overlooking scenic Bayou Bartholomew, along an old Indian trail once used for seasonal migrations. Chemin-a-Haut is French for "high road." Located near the Louisiana/Arkansas line, the park offers 26 improved campsites, six vacation cabins, a rally camping area, and a day use area with a swimming pool, picnic area, and two playgrounds. Two barrier-free nature trails and a conference room make this a popular area year-round.

Poverty Point State Historic Site (East of Monroe and north of I-20 on LA 577 northeast of Epps) - The site is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in the country. It has a complex of Native American ceremonial mounds built between 1700 and 700 B.C. and a museum, and guided tours interpret a culture that once flourished on the site.

Poverty Point Reservoir State Park (3 miles north of Delhi/I-20 on LA 17) ? A marina and beach area, along with a fully-stocked man-made lake, makes this an ideal spot for a variety of watersport activities. The site also offers 4 lodges for overnight visitors.

Lake Claiborne State Park (7 miles southeast of Homer on LA 146) - Located on the banks of a 6,400-acre lake. With steep ravines and rolling hills, the park features excellent picnicking, pavilions, 10 vacation cabins, 87 improved campsites, a swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier, and nature trails.

Jimmie Davis State Park at Caney Lake (Off LA 4 southwest of Chatham, on Lakeshore Drive and State Road 1209) - Situated on an outstanding bass-fishing lake, the park offers camping, picnicking, 2 boat ramps, a fishing pier, swimming beach and is an ideal spot to launch biking expeditions.

Lake Bistineau State Park (Southeast of Shreveport off LA 163 south of Doyline) - Situated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau amidst enchanting stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches, hiking trails, playgrounds, two swimming pools, a lakefront beach, a baseball field, camping, cabins, lodges and excellent fishing.

Kisatchie National Forest-Corney Lakes Recreation Area (Off LA 9, 18 miles north of Homer) - This beautiful 2,300-acre lake is set in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are excellent areas for fishing, waterfowl hunting, camping, picnicking, and a boat ramp.

Lincoln Parish Park (Off LA 33, north of Ruston and I-20) - This 260-acre park has picnic pavilions, hiking trails, a swimming beach, playgrounds, and campsites.

Georgia Pacific Wildlife Management Area (5 miles northwest of Bastrop on Parish Road 592) - Visitors and hunters may use this 28,000-acre area, managed primarily for timber.

Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge (6 miles North of Bastrop on Cooper Lake Road) - Wildlife viewing is made easy with an observation tower. The site is open daylight hours only.

Louisiana Purchase Gardens (Bernstein Park) (Standifer Road off US 165 south, Monroe) - Formal gardens, moss-laden trees, winding paths, and lagoons surround naturalistic habitats of many rare and exotic animals that live in the zoo. Tour by boat and train.

Tensas National Wildlife Refuge (Off I-20 via US 65 [Tallulah Exit] or off I-20 via LA 577 [Waverly Exit]) - This refuge encompasses 57,000 acres of bottomland forest. Hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, interpreted trails, a boardwalk, and educational programs abound. A Visitor Center contains brochures, exhibits, species lists, and regulations.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 16 by Sherrie_N
park review stars; one to five
February 29 Not clean. Poor Management by S. Graves
park review stars; one to five All the camping pads were covered with pinestraw and leaves. And there is 2 host that look like they have been living there. Have stuff scattered everywhere. TRASHY.
September 23 Lake Darbonne Song by Katie Knight
park review stars; one to five A Song about Lake Darbonne in Farmerville, LA (Union Parish) https://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_24357369
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Lake D'Arbonne State Park--(3628 Evergreen Road, Farmerville, LA 71241; 318-368-2086 or 1-888-677-5200) is located on Evergreen Rd. off La. 2. From Ruston, take La. 33 north to Farmerville, then west on La. 2 to Evergreen Rd. Go left one-third of a mile on Evergreen Rd. to the park. The park offers serenity in the peaceful rolling-wooded hills of Union Parish, as well as overnight camping, a boat launch and picnic areas on beautiful Lake D'Arbonne. To reserve a campsite or picnic pavilion, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA toll free (877-226-7652).

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