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Lake Bruin State Park
201 State Park Rd, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
State park🪢 Leash required
53 acres
⭐ 4.6
280 reviews
Relax by the 53-acre oxbow lake at Lake Bruin State Park in Saint Joseph, Louisiana. Dog-friendly amenities cover shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans at the campground and shoreline. Dogs must stay leashed.
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- Park
- Lake Bruin State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Saint Joseph, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 31.9647, -91.2089
- Size
- 53 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.8 / 10 — Solid
- 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
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.8/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
53-acre oxbow lake state park. Leashed dogs at campground and shoreline.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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