Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area

Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area is a wetland containing brackish and freshwater marshes, ponds, bayous, and canals in the southeastern coastal region of Louisiana. The landscape features numerous waterways and swampy terrain that create varied habitats for wildlife.

The area was established to preserve wetlands in a changing coastal region. Water control structures such as weirs and levees were built to manage the ecosystem and protect it from flooding.

The area allows visitors to experience how Louisiana communities live with and depend on coastal marshes for hunting, fishing, and nature observation. Local activities here connect people to their natural environment in a way that shapes daily life.

Access is available through multiple entry points along US Highway 665, with separate zones designated for paddling activities. Visitors should prepare for wet, marshy terrain and changing water levels.

The area consists of three separate management units, each supporting different types of marshes and animal populations. This division allows for more specialized protection and management strategies for each section.

GPS coordinates: 29.41667,-90.45000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14