Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Fishing opportunities are available at Crooked Creek Reservoir, Upper Boggy Bayou Reservoir, Cocodrie Lake, and Miller's Lake, all off La. Hwy. 13.

In Chicot State Park (La. Hwy. 3042, off US Hwy. 167 north of Ville Platte), fishing boats may be rented at landings in the park, and there are ramps for launching private boats. Restrooms, pavilions, barbecue pits and tables are also available in picnic areas. Tent and trailer camping is permitted for up to two weeks at fully developed campsites. Furnished cabins are also available but should be reserved well in advance.

Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (La. Hwy. 10), is excellent for hunting deer, squirrels, rabbit and woodcock.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Entrance fees for museums, parks, and buildings along the byway range from $3 to $5.50 per person.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities At Chicot State Park, a nature trail several miles long circles the 2,000-acre artificial lake.
	Camping There are places to camp along this byway.		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Wildflowers in the spring, ducks and geese in the autumn, and festivals in the summer, make the byway appealing year-round.

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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