🏆 Official Guide: Bogue Chitto State Park — A diverse outdoor destination near Franklinton, Louisiana, on the scenic Bogue Chitto River — featuring river tubing, kayaking, and canoeing, a seasonal water playground (splash pad with waterslide), 11 fishing lakes, 14 miles of equestrian trails, 18-hole disc golf course, camping (81 RV sites + cabins), scenic Fricke’s Cave sandstone formations, and 7+ miles of nature trails.
Bogue Chitto State Park is Louisiana’s adventure playground — a modern park (opened 2010) built around the slow-moving Bogue Chitto River and its surrounding cypress-tupelo swamps, hardwood forests, and rolling hills. The park stands out for its exceptional diversity of activities, from river tubing and a splash pad to horseback riding and disc golf.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 17049 State Park Blvd, Franklinton, LA |
| Admission | $3/person — seniors 62+ and children ≤3 free |
| River | Bogue Chitto — slow-moving, scenic |
| Fishing Lakes | 11 stocked freshwater lakes |
| Opened | 2010 — modern facilities |
| Notable Feature | Fricke’s Cave — scenic sandstone gorge |
Accommodations
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| RV Camping | 81 sites — water + electric hookups |
| Tent Camping | Multiple sites — Upland + Bottomland areas |
| Cabins/Lodges | Fully appointed deluxe cabins |
| Group Camp | Available for large parties |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| River Tubing | Bogue Chitto River — rentals available (summer) |
| Kayaking/Canoeing | Scenic river floating — rentals available |
| Swimming | River swimming — white sandy beaches |
| Water Playground | Splash pad — waterfalls, slides (seasonal, closed Mon) |
| Fishing | 11 lakes — bass, catfish, perch + river fishing |
| Equestrian Trails | 14 miles — bring your own horse or rent |
| Disc Golf | 18-hole course — hilly, wooded terrain |
| Hiking | 7+ miles of nature trails |
| Mountain Biking | 4 miles of dedicated trails |
| Camping | 81 RV + tent sites + deluxe cabins |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I tube the river year-round?
River tubing is primarily a summer activity. Tube and kayak rentals typically operate from late spring through early fall. Swimming in the river’s white sandy beaches is available during daylight hours when conditions permit.
What is Fricke’s Cave?
Fricke’s Cave is a scenic sandstone gorge within the park featuring unique, delicate rock formations carved by water over thousands of years. It’s accessible via boardwalk viewing platforms — please stay on designated paths to protect the formations.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Fairview-Riverside State Park is within about an hour’s drive, and Tchefuncte State Park and Conservation Reservation is within about an hour’s drive.
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Louisiana state parks online at reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Bogue Chitto State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome on trails and in outdoor spaces at Louisiana state parks provided they are on a leash no more than 6 feet long, caged or crated.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 6 ft maximum leash required (or caged/crated)
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets (except service animals) are prohibited in swimming areas
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Dogs are permitted in designated pet-friendly cabins at 16 parks for a $40-per-dog surcharge, max two dogs per cabin; at least half of all cabins remain pet-free; proof of vaccinations required
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use pet fee; $40 per dog per stay in pet-friendly cabins
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets banned from group camps and other enclosed structures
Are dogs allowed at Bogue Chitto State Park?
Pets are welcome on trails and in outdoor spaces at Louisiana state parks provided they are on a leash no more than 6 feet long, caged or crated. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via lastateparks.com. More: Louisiana state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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