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Scattered throughout the park beneath a canopy of huge oak trees, you will find numerous picnic tables, as well as a group pavilion, a playground, and comfort stations. Spend a relaxing afternoon on the river or venture out into the water for lively outdoor recreation.
If you prefer to stay on land, the park's nature trail will take you by the river where you can enjoy the view. Then, cap off the perfect day by staying overnight in the park's campground.
The cool, crystal-clear waters of the Tchefuncte River yield bass, bluegill, white perch, and bream near the park area, and channel catfish, speckled trout and redfish where the river meets the lake. Freshwater fishing from the river bank or a boat offers unmatched delights for even the most casual fisherman. Crabbing in the lake and the river is also popular.
Just two miles away by road and a few minutes by water is the Madisonville public boat launch. Many visitors use the launch for access to the calm waters of the Tchefuncte River or the exhilarating expanse of Lake Pontchartrain.
119 Fairview Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
It's beautiful even in January. Very well kept facilities. River is great for boating and bird watching, and the paved roads fantastic walking or biking.
Very safe. Clean. Beautiful park. Quiet, not much going on but close to many activities. Doc on river in disrepair but other places to fish.
This park would get 5 stars if they keep up better with the sewer sites. We booked a camp site that has sewer dump to make our leaving morning easier. But the sewer was full, so we had to go to the park dump station. The roads in the park are very narrow and have no place safely to disconnect the toll vehicle.
The view is great, not too far from the freeway and only a short drive to a Cafe Du Monde.
I didn't get to check out their showers, but the building look nice from the outside.
