Plan Your Visit

Welcome

We are excited for you to visit soon! Good planning is the key for an enjoyable visit. Find essential information for your trip below. If you have additional questions, you can email us for a ranger to assist you.

Visitors eat lunch while sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch of Magnolia Store. — Visitors enjoy a leisurely lunch at Magnolia Plantation.
NPS

The Texas and Pacific Railway Depot serves at the park headquarters and visitor center. The depot is open for self-guided tours Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The plantation grounds and outbuildings of Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation are open for self-guided tours Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The NPS app and site maps provide more information for self-guided tours.

The Oakland Plantation Main House is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for self-guided tours.

Guided tours of the three sites are available by appointment only.

There is a park store, located in the historic Oakland Plantation Store and in the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot. Both stores are open Wednesday through Sunday.

The park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and all federal holidays.

Directions

Read the directions to travel to both Oakland Plantation, and Magnolia Plantation.
Park Calendar

Don't miss upcoming events! Check out the park calendar for activities, events, programs, tours, and more.
Operating Hours

Find the most up to date operating hours, and visitor information.
Visit the Park Bookstore

The park store has a wide range of books, media, historical toys, Louisiana specialties, original artwork, and other items available.
Kids and Youth

Become a Jr. Ranger, take part in activities, and more!
Current Conditions

View active alerts, current conditions, the local weather report, and more.