updated Tue. July 30, 2024
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Leesville Daily Leader
April 1, 2018
Just north of the South Toledo Bend State park is “Bird Island”. Though this unique island can be seen from land, “Bird Island” is best viewed up close from the water. The island is the seasonal nesting and mating place for hundreds of Snowy Egrets, Blue Herons, Canadian Geese and Coots. A sunsetÃâà...
The Daily Advertiser
March 12, 2018
We camped at a primitive site at South Toledo Bend State Park on a ledge that overlooked the water. It was gorgeous, and my camping-savvy husband was clearly proud of me for picking such a great spot. I had reserved it earlier in the week using ReserveAmerica.com. You can book cabins and campingÃâà...
Outside Magazine
January 8, 2018
More than a dozen boat launches are scattered along the Louisiana side of the reservoir, but you can narrow things down by heading to South Toledo Bend State Park, one of the newest parks in the system. If you want to spend some time away from the lake, head east to Natchitoches, the oldest city inÃâà...
The Daily Advertiser
November 21, 2017
Travel and tourism reporter Leigh Guidry and her family are visiting all 21 Louisiana state parks and taking a #stateparkselfie at each one. This week took them to Jimmie Davis State Park in North Louisiana. Follow the journey on Instagram at @thedailyadvertiser. Leigh Guidry/USA Today Network.
Monroe News Star
August 4, 2017
Bayou Segnette State Park (Westwego) ... Chemin-A-Haut State Park (Bastrop) ... beach swimming areas include Bogue Chitto, Cypremort Point east of Franklin, Jimmie Davis in Chatham, Fontainebleau, Lake Bruin, Lake Claiborne in Homer, Poverty Point Reservoir and South Toledo Bend near Anacoco.
Cenla Focus
July 10, 2017
Hit the ATV & hiking trails at South Toledo Bend State Park. Go golfing at Cypress Bend Resort. While you're there, get a massage at the Spa. Rent a boat and go fishing at North Toledo Bend State Park. Cool off by taking a dip in the Olympic sized swimming pool. Take a stroll through 700 acres of botanicalÃâà...
News Radio 710 KEEL
May 22, 2017
South Toledo Bend State Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the state. It sits on several small bluffs that extend into the Toledo Bend Reservoir. The reservoir is nationally recognized as a destination for bass fishing tournaments, visitors to the park can also enjoy other outdoor recreational activities.
NOLA.com
April 18, 2017
Lakes included on the trail include Toledo Bend (serviced from both North Toledo Bend State Park and South Toledo Bend State Park), Caney Lake (Jimmie Davis State Park), Lake Bruin State Park, Lake Claiborne State Park, Lake D'Arbonne State Park and Poverty Point Reservoir State Park. Lt. Gov.
