Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. A Louisiana state agency lead by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser. DCRT consists of the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Louisiana State Parks, Office of Cultural Development, State Library of Louisiana, Louisiana Seafood, Volunteer Louisiana, and Louisiana State Museum. Programs such as the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and the Louisiana Folklife program, along with many others programs and services, are handled by DCRT and the Lieutenant Governor's Office.

Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Recent News -
Request for Proposal - Fontainebleau State Park Bathhouse
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) invites interested parties to submit proposals to renovate, redevelop, and operate an existing historic bathhouse facility located within Fontainebleau State Park (Project). The Project’s objective is to transform the current 4,000-square foot, lakefront structure (Bathhouse) into an updated, functional, and revenue‑generating facility that enhances visitor experience and supports long‑term park operations. The selected proposer (Contractor) will be responsible for providing all design, construction, project management, and related services necessary to renovate the existing Bathhouse and convert it into a revenue‑producing venue and to manage and operate that venue under a revenue-sharing agreement with the DCRT.

Please visit www.opportunitiesinlouisiana.com to view this RFP
Request for Proposals – Black Bear Golf Course, Clubhouse, and Lodge, Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, and North Marina Complex Management and Operation
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) invites qualified proposers to submit proposals to operate, maintain, and manage the Black Bear Golf Course and Pro Shop (BBGC); the Black Bear Lodge, Conference Center, and Grill (Lodge); Poverty Point Reservoir State Park (Park); and the Poverty Point North Marina Complex (Marina). These four components are collectively referred to as “the Project.” The Project is anticipated to be expenditure-neutral and revenue-positive for the DCRT. Contractor(s) shall be responsible for all costs associated with carrying out the activities described within each component.

Please visit www.opportunitiesinlouisiana.com to view this RFP
2023 DCRT Legislative Update webpage