Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
480 Richland Pl, Monroe, LA 71203
4,500 acres · 2 miles of trails
In Monroe, Louisiana, leashed dogs explore boardwalks and trails around cypress-tupelo lakes in this 4,500-acre refuge. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans enhance visits. Apply bug spray for wooded areas.
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- Park
- Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 32.6092, -92.0672
- Size
- 4,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 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 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
4,500-acre wildlife refuge with cypress-tupelo lake. Leashed dogs welcome on boardwalks + trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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