Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
3599 Bayou Black Dr, Houma, LA 70360
4,212 acres · 3 miles of trails
Houma's 4,212-acre Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge on Bayou Black provides shaded trails for leashed dogs. Parking, water, and trash cans facilitate outings. Stay on marked paths to avoid wildlife disturbance.
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- Park
- Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Houma, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 29.6286, -90.8108
- Size
- 4,212 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 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
- · 4,212 acres of room
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Dog policy
4,212-acre wildlife refuge on Bayou Black. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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