Boating vacations in Ville Platte, Louisiana

Chicot State Park is a sprawling 6,400-acre park located in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The park boasts the crystal-clear waters of Lake Chicot, which is known for its record freshwater catches of bass, crappie, bluegill, and sunfish. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and biking throughout the park. The park features an extensive hiking trail that circles Lake Chicot, with primitive campsites along the way. Cyclists can also enjoy biking trails throughout the park. The South Landing area includes cabins, group camps, picnic areas, and a water playground, while the North Landing offers campsites, a fishing pier, and lodges.