Tickfaw State Park, State park in Livingston Parish, United States.
The 1,200-acre park contains four distinct ecosystems: cypress-tupelo swamp, bottomland hardwood forest, mixed pine hardwood forest, and the Tickfaw River.
The park, which opened in May 1999, derives its name from Native American language meaning Rest Among the Pines.
The Nature Center features an 800-gallon aquarium displaying native fish species and provides educational programs about local wildlife and ecosystems.
The park offers 14 vacation cabins, 50 campsites, picnic shelters, fishing opportunities, and water activities along the Tickfaw River.
Visitors can explore over one mile of boardwalks that cross through different ecosystems while observing alligators, deer, foxes, and numerous bird species.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1990
Website: https://lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/tickfaw-state-park
GPS coordinates: 30.38220,-90.63130
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:46
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