Creole, LA

Since the beaches along the Creole Nature Trail are relatively secluded they offer the perfect opportunity for finding shells without dealing with large crowds. The best part is that you can keep all the shells you find as souvenirs!

Holly Beach

Holly Beach, Louisiana, United States

The Creole Nature Trail has 26 miles of Gulf beaches with amazing views and plenty of things to do. These beaches, for the most part, are untouched by development, providing a very natural beach and picnicking setting. The beaches are also conveniently located only 45 minutes from Lake Charles.

182 Gulf View Rd
Cameron, LA

The Creole Nature Trail is annually home to more than 400 bird species, making it one of the Top 10 Birding Destinations in the country. Year-round you will be treated to a seemingly endless array of raptors, waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds residing in this lush environment.

Price Lake Road

Louisiana, United States

From May through September, crabbing is a time-honored activity along the Creole Nature Trail. Nothing can compare to fresh Louisiana Blue Crab! They are easy to catch, and the whole family can enjoy the fun. You can even visit the Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point to practice your crabbing technique before heading down this All-American Road-designated scenic byway.

1730 Big Pasture Rd
Lake Charles, LA

The fishing opportunities in Louisiana's Outback are almost too numerous to relate - and it is the activity that is the most accessible to the most people. Your major choice is between freshwater or saltwater fishing. After that, you must decide if you want to fish from a boat or the shore. Surf fishing is excellent along the beaches and there are plenty of waterways along the Creole Nature Trail perfect for dropping a line.

Grand Lake

Louisiana, United States

Since the Creole Nature Trail lies in the middle of the Central and Mississippi Flyways, millions of birds fly through during the fall and winter months providing a veritable smorgasbord for hunters. There is also hunting for deer, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel and turkey as well as hunting and trapping beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, river otter, red fox, raccoon, and skunk.

1428 LA-27
Bell City, LA

Five federal and state wildlife refuges and sanctuaries are an integral part of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. They are environmental treasures of great beauty and remarkable complexity waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. SWLA Refuge Complex Cameron Prairie, Sabine and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) are three of the four refuges administered by the Southwest Louisiana NWR Complex.