The hours of operation for Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The plantation grounds, trails, outbuildings, and visitor restrooms are open daily. Guided tours are available Wednesday through Sunday at both sites. The park store, located in the historic Oakland Plantation Store is also open Wednesday through Sunday. The Oakland Plantation Main House is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for self-guided tours. The park does not offer visitors services, such as guided tours and shopping at the park store on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The Texas and Pacific Railway Depot in Natchitoches serves as the park visitor center. The depot is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The park is open daily year-round with the exception of ALL federal holidays. In 2024 the park will be closed the following federal holidays:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Day - January 15
President's Day - February 19
Memorial Day - May 27
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - September 2
Columbus Day - October 14
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - November 28
Christmas - December 25
OaklandPlantation Grounds
Sunday: - 3:30:
Monday: 9 - 3
Tuesday: - 3
Wednesday: - 3
Thursday: - 3
Friday: - 3
Saturday: - 3
Magnolia Plantation Grounds
Sunday: -
Monday: 9 -
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 9 -
Friday: 9 -
Saturday: 9 -
Texas and Pacific Railway Depot
Sunday: -
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 9 -
Friday: 9 -
Saturday: 9 -
Self-guiding maps are available on-site. There is also a NPSApp tour. Please email us.
