Cane River Creole National Historical Park — Highway
Natchitoches Parish, LA Hours and Location

5549 Highway
Natchitoches Parish, LA   71457Driving Directions
Phone: (318)352-0383(318)352-0383 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/cari/planyou...

National Historical Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Oakland and Magnolia Plantations

Oakland Plantation is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Magnolia Plantation is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park headquarters, located in Natchitoches, is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All park facilities and grounds are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Monday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Tuesday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Wednesday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Thursday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Friday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Saturday:8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Entrance Fees
  No fees

About

A River and Its People

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of owners and workers, enslaved and tenant, lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.

Directions

To reach Oakland Plantation, take I-49 to Exit 127, Flora/Cypress. Head east on LA Highway 120 toward Cypress. Cross over LA Highway 1 onto LA Highway 494. The parking lot and entrance pavilion for Oakland is 4.5 miles east of Highway 1 on the left. To reach the grounds of Magnolia Plantation, take I-49 to Exit 119, Derry. Head east on LA Highway 119. Cross over LA Highway 1 and proceed for two miles. The grounds of Magnolia Plantation are on the right.

Visitor Centers

Oakland Plantation Store

The park does not have a visitor center, though the Oakland Plantation Store is the park's main visitor contact station. Inside the store you'll find historic exhibits, NPS passport stamps, Junior Ranger books, and a gift shop.

Weather

Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per year. The area is also subject to severe thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Visitors might want to bring hats, umbrellas, and drink plenty of water. Please check the local weather forecast before planning your visit to the park.

Permits and Reservations Information