Bogue Chitto State Park Beach

Sandy beach
Unnamed Road, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA
187 miles from Lake Charles, LA
Cleanliness
Water quality
Crowded
Impressions
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Grades suggested by our reviewer
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Beach amenities

  • ParkingCar parking nearby
  • Pet friendlyBring your little friends!
  • Picnic tablesPicnic benches available
  • WiFiWireless internet available
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • RV-friendlyRV parking available
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About this beach

Warnings and hazards

Bring a stick to knock down spiderwebs

Make a call before visiting - trails may be closed during flood season (985-839-5707 or 888-677-7312 toll free)

Bogue Chitto State Park is a very nice and well-maintained park in Franklinton, LA, with a small sandy beach by the Bogue Chitto River.

Loved by campers and hikers, the park has both upland and bottomland campsites and several fishing lakes. The entrance fee is $1 per person. If you are willing to spend the night, you can camp in a tent, RV, or rent a cabin with some great views.

Kids will love the splashpad and the water playground for children. If you are into teambuilding, this park offers group camping options and even a conference room! And if you own a horse, there are horse-trails, too.

The park's doors are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you would like to know more, visit the park's official website. The State Park is enormous, you can find all that you need on the detailed map.

What we loved

  • Fishing
  • The splash pad
  • Loooong (over 14 miles total) hiking trails

Driving Time

  • 1 hour 15 minutes from New Orleans, LA
  • 2 hours 5 minutes from Jackson, MS
  • 2 hours 20 minutes from Lafayette, LA

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

Beaches nearby

Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Bogue Chitto State Park Beach which you can visit:

Beach reviewed by:
Siobhan
Photos from Google Maps
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Visitor questions:

Question: Can dogs swim here?
Asked by janet moody almost 3 years ago
Answer: Yes, they can! Bogue Chitto State Park is a very dog-friendly place.

Bogue Chitto State Park Beach videos

Bogue Chitto State Park Karma Footage
A detailed drone made overview of the Bogue Chitto State Park and the beach
Bogue Chitto Camping and Fishing
A nice video from the birthday party filmed in the Bogue Chitto Park

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Beach map and directions
The beach is located in Franklinton, Louisiana Unnamed Road, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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Bogue Chitto State Park Beach reviews and photos
Reviewed on: October 23, 2020