Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA 70445
15,000 acres · 4 miles of trails
Wander the Boy Scout Road Trail in the 15,000-acre marsh refuge on Lake Pontchartrain near Lacombe, allowing leashed dogs. Shade, water, parking, and trash cans facilitate exploration. Bring bug spray for the marshy area.
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- Park
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Lacombe, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 30.3275, -89.9764
- Size
- 15,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 15,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
15,000-acre marsh refuge on Lake Pontchartrain. Leashed dogs on Boy Scout Road Trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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