Chicot State Park
- Hike
- 22 mi
Hours: Water playground at South Landing open Tuesday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. Chicot State Park is a lake cove on Lake Chicot in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
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Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Lake cove |
| Water clarity | Park swimming is at the water playground / pool area; lake swimming is not the designated option (alligators and algae noted by secondary guides). |
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Access
| Hike | 22 mi |
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| Parking | South Landing and other landings at 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte. |
| Hours | Water playground at South Landing open Tuesday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. when operating. |
| Managed by | Louisiana Office of State Parks (Chicot State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Water playground at South Landing (Tue-Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. when open); boat launches and fishing piers on the lake. |
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Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Chicot State Park open?
Hours: Water playground at South Landing open Tuesday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. when operating.
Can you swim at Chicot State Park?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Chicot State Park.
How long is the hike to Chicot State Park?
It's a 22 mi hike. Parking: South Landing and other landings at 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte.
What facilities are at Chicot State Park?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Water playground at South Landing (Tue-Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. when open); boat launches and fishing piers on the lake.
What are the rules at Chicot State Park?
Camping is allowed.
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Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/chicot-state-park (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.parking, access.amenities, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, access.hours)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicot_State_Park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.waterType, lat/lng)
- https://rvshare.com/state-parks/louisiana/chicot-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote)
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110110222929/http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ichicot.aspx (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.camping, access.hikeDistanceMi)
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