Chicot State Park
3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
6,400 acres · 20 miles of trails
Ville Platte's 6,400-acre Chicot State Park encircles Lake Chicot with a 20-mile backpacking trail for leashed dogs in shaded areas. Features water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Prepare for longer hikes with supplies.
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- Park
- Chicot State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Ville Platte, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 30.8025, -92.2792
- Size
- 6,400 acres
- Trail miles
- 20
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 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 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 6,400 acres of room
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Dog policy
6,400-acre state park with 20-mile backpacking trail around Lake Chicot. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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