Bogue Chitto State park has lots to do right inside the park! The 1,786-acre site includes small streams, cypress-tupelo swamps, a hardwood forest, upland forests, a rolling landscape and lots of activities. 

Hiking trails
7-mile nature trail
Quarter-mile paved accessible, interactive kids trail features interactive art pieces throughout inviting children to engage in animal-themed, hands-on learning experiences through sculptures of native animals and insects.



They offer horseback riding tours 
Bogue Chitto Horse Rentals offers 1-hour, 2-hour and half-day public or private guided rides. They provide horses and all equipment. Visit the Bogue Chitto Horse Rentals website for more details and online booking to reserve your trail ride, or call 985-516-4975. Learn about news and special events on their Facebook page or check out pictures on Instagram.



They offer tubing trips down the Bogue Chitto River
Tubing in the Park – Canoe, Kayak and Tube rentals at the park.


Water Playground
Louisiana State Parks' water playgrounds operate Tuesdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the facilities will be closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance. 



They also have mountain biking trails for you adrenaline junkies! 
14-mile single track mountain bike trail; click on below thumbnail for trail map 
The Dual Slalom and Wall rides are just two of the many exciting features located within the mountain bike area. 
Two pump tracks for adults and young riders.



They have disc golf or Bring your fishing gear for some relaxing fishing in one of their 11 stocked ponds! 



While Bogue Chitto State Park is fairly remote, it’s close to both urban and rural attractions. Check out the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, a privately owned nature preserve famous for its safari tours. On your hour-plus guided wagon tour through the 900-acre facility, you’ll find numerous species rarely found outside of zoos in Louisiana. Free-roaming bison, giraffes, elands (a type of antelope native to eastern and southern Africa), zebras and camels are just some of the animals you’ll find on your tour — an unforgettable entertaining and educational experience for both children and adults. Private tours are available as well, which give passengers a more intimate up-close-and-personal experience of the savanna-like environs of Global Wildlife Center.

20 miles south of Bogue Chitto State Park is Covington, a mid-size town with many large-city amenities. The St. Tammany Parish seat was founded in 1813, and its downtown retains much of its historical vibe. A visit to HJ Smith & Son General Store is like stepping into a time machine, with its array of antiques that date back to the 1870s, plus there’s shopping at downtown destinations and on the city’s outskirts as well. Restaurants including The Chimes, Barrel Wine Bar, Del Porto Ristorante, Oxlot 9 and Abita Roasting Company are just a few of the dozens of dining options.

Speaking of Abita, Abita Brewing Company’s headquarters are in Covington. Take a tour of Louisiana’s largest brewery, and be sure to pick up some souvenirs in its gift shop before heading to your next Northshore destination. Cheers!