Atchafalaya Basin

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Louisiana.

The project encompasses 595,000 acres of the largest contiguous tract of bottomland hardwoods in the United States. The Atchafalaya Basin is a scenic semi-wilderness area of hardwood forests, cypress stands, marshes and bayous. It is one of the last great river swamps left in the nation. The Atchafalaya River and hundreds of miles of bayous bring life to this wilderness area.

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Environmental Education
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Picnicking
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Opelousas 5 miles east on US 190.

Additional Information

  • Atchafalaya Basin Website

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