Hodges Gardens State Park

The state of louisiana needs to update all their websites as it is still listed in several places including under state park cabin rentals.

Hodges gardens state park. Generally these types of parks have stricter rules on camping. A strong believer in conserving natural resources in the production of oil gas and fresh water mr. This campground or rv park is a public park managed by a state federal or municipal agency.

We found out the bad news from the friends of hodges gardens website. Known as louisiana s garden in the forest the park is one of the most unique additions to louisiana s state parks system. Whether you are looking to explore a new part of louisiana are seeking a place to stretch your legs a bit or are planning an excursion to this state park hodges gardens state park has plenty to offer.

Highway 171 some fifteen miles 24 km south of many the seat of sabine parish. Originally designed and opened to the public in 1956 by oil and gas businessman a j. When hodges gardens came into the park system the office of state parks had a 32 8 million budget including 28 9 million state contribution from the general fund where tax dollars are pooled.

Hodges gardens state park is nestled in the tall pines of west central louisiana along hwy 171 between many and leesville. Over 700 acres of wild and cultivated beauty hodges gardens state park located in sabine parish is a unique member of the state parks system. Famous for its botanical gardens and cultural events since 1956 the park is part of the.

Known for its beautiful wildflowers this was a great park. Located in louisiana hodges gardens state park is a wonderful spot to enjoy time outdoors. Hodges also became a member of the pioneering corps of louisiana men who recognized the need to restore barren and cut over forest lands.

Hodges gardens state park previously known as hodges gardens park and wilderness area is located on 4 700 acres 19 km 2 between florien and hornbeck near the toledo bend reservoir of the sabine river in sabine parish in west central louisiana the park is located on u s. Hodges gardens stems from a vast reforestation program and forest genetics research in the early 1940 s by the late a j.