Chemin-A-Haut State ParkAbout Chemin-A-Haut State Park
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 12° | 4° | 128 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 2° - 15° | 7° | 137 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 146 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 10° - 24° | 17° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 139 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 112 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 34° | 27° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 30° | 24° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 25° | 18° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 126 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 14° | 6° | 140 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
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.