The most incredible experience of our year long (across the USA RV tour) was today with Batou Teche…read moreExperience! Not only did we fulfill a bucket list action Items by canoeing through the swamps of Louisiana seeing firsthand alligators, turtles, fish and exotic birds! We also learned about the history of the lake/swamp, including Louisiana as a whole. We loved this tour so much, we feel it should be mandatory! Our guide, Corey even talked about the food eaten around here and how we can't leave without trying crawfish as it's the beginning of the season. We took him up on all of this and now, today, of 45 days of 365 has been the best! Thank you Corey!

Touring a Louisiana swamp was on my to-do list and Cory made it happen. We spent a few hours on…read moreLake Martin which has all the features of a swamp including alligators, turtles, hanging moss, birds. Cory met us at the lake with two canoes. He had lowered the seats so the canoes were more steady. Cory is a wealth of information. He told us about the history; flora and fauna; geography. He even told us where to listen to some good music and a scenic route back to New Orleans. He also told us where to go in order to see the bird rookery. Very cool. Book a trip with Cory and you will not be disappointed.

Traveled from Houston for this tour! It was awesome our tour guide Jason was awesome. We definitely…read moreenjoyed our time. We seen so many beautiful birds & gators of all sizes!

Great tour. Really interesting and saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommended! We stayed with harvest…read morehost and it was awesome.

I want start by saying this is a beautiful and well maintained State Park - "Louisiana's newest…read morestate park is very interactive with 6 cabins, 95 campsites, 4 picnic pavilion and numerous picnic sites, a visitor center, boat launch, splash park, nature trails, lakes, canoe area" and lot of wildlife roaming around. If you want to take pictures of them you'll need to be ready and alert because they are camera shy - as we crept along the improved roads in stealth mode (our Maverick is a hybrid and when driving slow it's very quiet in electric mode) we saw so much beautiful wildlife but was only able to snap a photo of one lone rabbit. We probably saw a dozen rabbits grazing the wet green grass, a few deer, lots of native birds and a 8 - 10 foot alligator that was crossing the road directly in front of us only to scurry into the swamp like he was being chased by a Cajun Chef looking to prepare a stew. We walked a few trails cautiously after seeing the gator, but the deer flies were active so we abandoned that idea pretty quickly, There is so much to do here and the State has done so many things for visitors to do no matter your age. Being avid RVers we also drove through the camp ground, the sites look level and are gorgeous, most if not have full hookups, it's appears most are gravel but there are a few concrete pads in the mix, of course lots of shade and most are very private. We really enjoyed the few hours we spent here, being this park is very very remote come with everything you need and take out everything you don't need and help keep this park pristine for the wildlife and others to enjoy...

Very relaxing and peaceful. Park is well maintained and beautiful! Wanted to try the canoes but…read morecircumstances didn't allow. Will return

Perfect peace and quiet in a gorgeous corner of the Henderson Swamp. The houseboat was clean,…read morecomfortable, and sturdy. Our host brought us ice when he checked on us the next day and refueled the generator. We explored a little of the swamp in the jon boat and lazed, read, ate, and played games all weekend. Highly recommended; will come back in cooler weather soon!

This was a great adventure for my boyfriend and I. I miss my relaxing weekend on the Le Bon Temp…read morealready! When you arrive, Mitch helps you get your bag and load up. He then tows the houseboat to your new spot for the next few days. Once everything is set up, hes off and you get to enjoy your houseboat to yourself! He leaves you a small john boat so you can ride around the swamp and go back to shore if you want to. There was a bed, futon, grill, two swings, dining area, small table outside, kitchen, and a bathroom. The whole thing is very Cajun and quaint. They have almost everything you need there including a cooler (no refrigerator), running water, stove, oven, window unit and generator. I brought games to play. The entire houseboat adventure is very quiet and relaxing. Mitch was great and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get away from their high paced life for a bit.

Growing up in Louisiana I certainly have had the opportunity to explore a lot of the beautiful…read moreareas around the state and Avery Island is just another example that shows off what this state has to offer and exhibits a part of the culture that you may not know about. If you've made it here it's likely you've experienced some of the best of Cajun Country which is not only about the scenery but about the hospitality of it's people and the food which is some of the best you'll find anywhere. This is one of the most tranquil self guide tours you may ever experience and spending time here will not only reconnect you with nature but also give you a renewed appreciation for the importance of the preservation of these areas. It's also a place that you can visit over and over again and never get bored, so whether it's only a few hours or the entire day a visit to Avery Island is well worth your time - I always discover something new...

If your in the area I highly recommend stopping here. It is very interesting to see how it started…read moreand how everything is with a condiment we see all the time. You can see from the beginning to end of how Tabasco is produced and the time and effort put into it. And then be sure to stop in the gift shop for samples of the sauce and then a tasty sample of some spicy ice cream which will feel so weird as you try that jalapeño ice cream that's cold in your mouth but burns down your the ought. Strangest thing ever lol. Then be sure to head over to the jungle garden tour. I recommend driving through although you can walk through if you'd like. But if you drive through there are places to park along the way and get out and walk also. Be sure to download the tour app so you have the audio map to guide you and speak along your route. Loved this part of nature and history.

Great people great atmosphere very clean. Had fun fishing and paddling around lake. Theread more

This is a large, beautiful RV park. Friendly staff. Well maintained. Nice small lake, 2 swimming…read morepools. Level spaces with well maintained concrete pads. A lot of restaurants close by, a candy and ice cream store also close by. Definitely recommend this park. We would stay more nights if we didn't have plans to move on.

We came here on a Saturday I believe. The weather was perfect! We roamed around and enjoyed our…read moretime. Loved reading about all the different plants!

If you are more "outside-y" than "outdoorsy", this is a nice place to pop in to be in nature and…read moretake a quick breather. It's not too big of a walking trail, so you can finish walking it quickly. It's a nice peaceful spot, and we enjoyed sitting outside by the lake and watching the turtles.

I happened to catch this on a drive home in early October where I stopped for a quick walk…read more The lakes here are the real main attraction with a long walking/running trail circulating the waters. Add the mixture of trees, bushes, and docks, and you have yourself a very nice scenic elegant park. For activities, there's people fishing and kayaking here and walking their dogs. It's pretty close to the LSU campus; it's obvious the student body and school staff enjoy this park as well!

It was under construction when we stopped , not much to see . The neighborhood and surrounding…read moreareas are beautiful and well maintained .

Such a serene place to visit. Lots of activity happens here and everyone. Find a parking spot…read morewherever you can because this place is packed.

I really only knew that as being part of "The LSU Lakes". I didn't know that this one had a…read morespecific name. It makes total sense because it is by our city park. With views of beautiful lakeside homes, a golf course and park greens, this lake is surrounded by Baton Rouge beauty. I've walked around the lake many times and the feeling of tranquility always overcomes me. You'll see many joggers, walkers and more expert runners taking advantage of the open space that this lake area offers. You can even paddle board and enjoy the water on a warm Louisiana day. It's located close to the interstate as well, for easy access. Parking is not difficult to find close by either. You'll find some shady spots to sit to take a break from the scorching sun on those hot days.

I have never been told to move spots so someone else can have it then can move back when they leave…read more It's not right So I have to pack everything up just to close my slides to move It's bad when word of mouth gets around

Love going here just to enjoy the scenery and let my dogs play…read more It's more of a family thing but we do it singular just myself and the dogs it's a great place just to think sometimes