Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve Trails
6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
23,000 acres · 9 miles of trails
Navigate the boardwalks and outdoor trails in the 23,000-acre Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve near Marrero, Louisiana. Dog-friendly spots provide shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans, but skip the visitor center. Leashes required.
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- Park
- Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve Trails
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Marrero, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 29.7939, -90.1208
- Size
- 23,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 9
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 23,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
23,000-acre NPS preserve. Leashed dogs welcome on outdoor trails and boardwalks (no visitor center).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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