South Toledo Bend State Park

South Toledo Bend State Park
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Map of Louisiana, United States of America
Location	Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Coordinates
Area	approx. 1,000 acres (4.0 km2; 1.6 sq mi)
Established	November 20, 2004 (2004-11-20)
Governing body	Louisiana Office of State Parks
http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/istb.aspx

South Toledo Bend State Park is one of two Louisiana State Parks located on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir. 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 and the Hippie Point Hiking Trail, 1.5 miles (2 km) long. For those who want to stay overnight, the park provides 19 cabins, all located near the lake shoreline, and 60 campsites. John boats will be available soon and may be rented and several park roads may be used for cycling. There is a beach area for swimming. The impressive 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.

Gallery

South Toledo Bend State Park
Visitor center located in the park.  Entrance to the Bald Eagle Nest Trail.  View from a campsite. View from a campsite.  Pier near the Bald Eagle Nest Trail. Pier near the Bald Eagle Nest Trail.

See also

• North Toledo Bend State Park

External links

• South Toledo Bend State Park - Louisiana Office of State Parks
• South Toledo Bend State Park