Frenchtown Rd Conservation Area

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 17819 Frenchtown Rd, Central, LA 70739, USA

Phone: +12252729200

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

rachel simpson

Oct 27, 2022

A nice wilderness walking area just outside of Baton Rouge located in Central. You will enjoy shaded walks through forested areas, a bamboo grove area & overlook spots of the Amite/Comite River. It has well marked & maintained, easy/moderate hiking paths. A map of trails is posted at the main trailhead. During the rainy season, you are likely to encounter wet areas. NO bathroom facilities currently, gravel parking. As one of very few BREC conservation areas, dogs are not allowed.

Sandy G

Oct 2, 2022

My first time on this trail. I was with a group and we had a great time. The bamboo trail is amazing. I will go back.

Andrew Ball

Jul 31, 2022

Nature’s beauty in Central Louisiana

imre k

May 8, 2022

The giant bamboos are amazing. Could be a restroom somewhere close.

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Questions & Answers

is there deer hunting?

Joe Da Hooker | Nov 1, 2020
Trevor Erwin | Nov 1, 2020

No deer hunting it's a place to go hiking or to river , No camping No staying after dark And dont leave car after dark will possibly be towed

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Is fishing allowed?

Chuck | Nov 2, 2018
Kris Kili Williams | Nov 2, 2018

Yes

How long does it take to walk the trail

rosemary goodell | Jan 5, 2022
Celeste Devall | Jan 5, 2022

There are a few different trails. If you want to walk the trail that goes straight back to the giant picnic table and beach/creek, it takes a good 10-15 minutes at a normal foot pace.

Can you ride trails here?

Mary Sumrall | Nov 1, 2021
Ethan Elphick | Nov 1, 2021

No trails, just hiking trails and a river with a beach and picnic table

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Is there a place for small rv camping overnight?

Sage Petersen | Nov 1, 2021
Nathaniel Klumb | Nov 1, 2021

The only BREC park with (RV only) camping is Farr Park, although I do not know the current status of that facility given present circumstances. No other camping is allowed (except for certain extra-special BREC-organized events).

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How long is the average trail?

Zane Bryant | Nov 1, 2020
Ty'Eisha McCaleb | Nov 1, 2020

It's multiple in one. The shortest is 1 mile.

Does it cost anything to go on the trails?

Yato Nhn | Nov 1, 2020
Imran N | Nov 1, 2020

It's free. But be careful when it rains or gets dark, it will be tricky. I love the river tbh.

Can you fish here

Mr B #mrbwillmakeulaugh | Nov 1, 2020
Brad Vicory | Nov 1, 2020

Yes just have your fishing license and make sure it's up to date

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Can you kayak around there?

Jester Victory | Nov 2, 2019
Brut_Tech Gaming | Nov 2, 2019

I believe that you can kayak down the river but it would be at your own risk. The river right there is known to have serious undercurrents

Can you bring leashes dogs

Anne Johnson | Nov 2, 2018
Allen Albright | Nov 2, 2018

No

Is swimming allowed

Billie Ziegler | Nov 2, 2018
Snicklefritz | Nov 2, 2018

If you walk along the tracks you can swim. Do not drive back there though park in the rocks and walk. Its about 3/4 mile walk

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