Louisiana State Parks' CAMPGROUND HOST Program Application
and Job Description.

Louisiana State Park's Strategic Plan
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Impact - Louisiana Office of Tourism Tops Returns on Investment $13.90 is the return on investment for every dollar spent by the Office of Tourism. Over 175,000 people were directly employed by the Louisiana travel and tourism industry in 2004. In terms of production, $5.9 billion (3.8%) of Louisiana's Gross State Product was directly attributable to expenditures by visitors to Louisiana Source: Learn More >>

TRAVEL ADVISORIES IN RELATION TO THE BP OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO LINK TO UPDATES ON DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES WEBSITE

The lagoon at Grand Isle State Park is now closed, due to oil encroachment on the north side of the island. The beach remains closed to the public; however, the campground is still open. Fort Pike State Historic Site is closed to the public until further notice in order to assist the Oil Spill Containment Command Center on site.

Louisiana's State Parks, Historic Sites, and Preservation Area offer you and your family a uniquely rewarding experience of our state's natural beauty and historical riches. Come enjoy championship fishing, relive a Civil War battle, hear the best of Louisiana's country music, or pitch a tent under the stars. State Parks are open 365 days a year. State Historic Sites and our Preservation Area are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

See what some of our visitors have to say, about their Louisiana State Parks experience!