About Cane River Creole National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners 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.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The Texas & Pacific Railway Depot, Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation are open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Both self-guided and guided tours of the plantation grounds and outbuildings are available. In addition, the park store located in the Oakland Plantation store is open for shopping. The Oakland Plantation Main House is open for self-guided tours only on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed all federal holidays.
Activities
Getting There
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 Magnolia Plantation, take I-49 to Exit 119, Cloutierville. Cross over LA Highway 1 onto LA Highway 119. Follow Highway 119 for 1.1 miles; the visitor parking lot will be on the right just before the plantation store.
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Things To Do
Visit the Park Store at Oakland Plantation
Visit the park store for park souvenirs, Louisiana specialties, books, original artworks, toys, and crafts.
Bird Watching at Oakland Plantation
Cane River Creole provides habitat for a wide variety of birds. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the spectacular views of…
Picnicking at Cane River Creole
Enjoy a picnic during your exploration of Oakland or Magnolia Plantations. Picnic tables are located at and around the Oakland…
Cane River Creole Junior Ranger
The Cane River Creole Junior Ranger program includes different levels of activities for children of all ages. Complete 6 activities,…
Visitor Centers
Magnolia Plantation Store
The park does not have a visitor center though the historic Magnolia Plantation Store serves as a visitor contact station. The main part of the…
Hours: The park does not have a visitor center though the historic Magnolia Plantation Store serves as a visitor contact station. The main part of the store is only open when there is staff available. However, the wings on either side of the store are open daily. Inside you will find restrooms, brochures, and the NPS passport stamps.
Oakland Plantation Store
The park does not have a visitor center, though the historic Oakland Plantation Store is the park's main visitor contact station Wednesday through Sunday. Inside…
Hours: The Oakland Plantation store is our temporary visitor center.
Texas and Pacific Railway Depot
The depot is open Wednesday-Sunday, 9 am-3:30 pm. Inside you'll find exhibits, NPS passport stamp, and Junior Ranger books. Closed Monday and Tuesday. The Texas…
Hours: Cane River Creole National Historical Park Visitor Center.
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