South Toledo Bend State Park is one of two Louisiana State Parks located on the shores of
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Toledo Bend Reservoir is a reservoir on the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. The lake has an area of 185,000 acres (749 km2), the largest man-made body of water partially in both Louisiana and Texas, the largest in the South, and ...
. The land for the park was acquired in 1979, but it was not opened to the public with facilities until November 20, 2004. The park, located at 120 Bald Eagle Road, in Anacoco, LA, quickly became popular due to its recreation potential.
Activities
Visitors to the park can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, birding, camping, and wildlife watching.
The park is in size, which gives visitors ample room to roam and hike. There is a surfaced nature trail which leads from the visitor's center museum to the Hippie Point Hiking Trail, long. For those who want to stay overnight, the park provides 19 cabins, all located near the lake shoreline, and 60 campsites. There is a beach area for swimming, as well as boat rentals and a boat launch. The visitor's center museum was opened on July 21, 2005. It contains nature-based exhibits and dioramas designed to increase awareness of indigenous species and their role in the environment.
The park is a nesting ground for the
bald eagle which feeds on the freshwater fish.
Fisherman may also catch the fish in the reservoir, including largemouth bass, catfish, bream, and white perch. There is a two-lane boat ramp in the park.
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North Toledo Bend State Park
North Toledo Bend State Park is one of two Louisiana State Parks located on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir. The park, which is over in size, is located west of the town of Zwolle, Louisiana at the end of La. Hwy. 3229.
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References
External links
South Toledo Bend State Park - Louisiana Office of State ParksSouth Toledo Bend State Park
State parks of Louisiana
Protected areas of Sabine Parish, Louisiana
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