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 Wednesday through Sunday from 9 :00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The plantation grounds, trails, outbuildings, and visitor restrooms are open daily at Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The NPS app and site maps provide more information for self-guided tours.

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 park is closed on 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.