Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Park State park on Oxbow Lakes with paddling trails
Chemin-A-Haut State Park sits along Bayou Bartholomew in northern Louisiana, offering woodland trails, campsites and water access; visitors come for fishing, birding and canoeing.
Chemin-A-Haut State Park is a Louisiana state park that preserves bottomland hardwood and bayou shoreline and provides public access for outdoor recreation. The park’s name is French in origin and reflects the region’s cultural landscape.
Visitors encounter shaded woodland, a water access area used for boating and fishing, and basic camping and picnic facilities. The park is a regional destination for anglers, paddlers and people seeking a quieter riverside outdoor setting.
Managed by the Louisiana Office of State Parks, the site was set aside to protect local wetland and floodplain habitats while providing public recreation opportunities. Over time the park has been maintained as a low-density natural area rather than a heavily developed recreation complex.
Chemin-A-Haut State Park is located in northern Louisiana, near the town of Bastrop and within the region of the state’s bayou and river systems.
How to Get to Chemin-A-Haut State Park #
Chemin-A-Haut State Park is reached via state and county roads near Lake Claiborne in northern Louisiana. Follow signage from nearby towns such as Homer or West Monroe; check the Louisiana State Parks site for directions and entry information.
Tips for Visiting Chemin-A-Haut State Park #
- Try the park's canoe launch for quiet paddling on oxbow lakes and sloughs.
- Visit in late autumn for migrating waterfowl-this park is less crowded than larger Louisiana refuges.
- Confirm hunting seasons and vehicle access with park rangers if visiting in fall.
Best Time to Visit Chemin-A-Haut State Park #
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant for outdoor activities; summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms.
Weather & Climate near Chemin-A-Haut State Park #
Chemin-A-Haut State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1411 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
