Driskill Mountain
Driskill Mountain (also referred to as Mount Driskill) is the highest natural summit in Louisiana, with an elevation of 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. Look for it 9 mi south of Arcadia. The months with the kindest weather are March, April, May, October and November, at 66–83°F.
A mountain, 9 mi south of Arcadia
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Ruston, 17 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 88 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Driskill Mountain
Driskill Mountain (also referred to as Mount Driskill) is the highest natural summit in Louisiana, with an elevation of 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. It lies about 5.3 mi (8.5 km) southeast of Bryceland, in Bienville Parish. A large pile of rocks marks the high point. When comparing the highest point of elevation in each state, this mountain places Louisiana at third lowest - only Florida (Britton Hill) and Delaware (Ebright Azimuth) have lower highest points of elevation.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 535 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Lodging near Driskill Mountain
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Ruston (20) and Arcadia (4).
Ruston
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
22,397 people
17 mi northeast of Driskill Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Driskill Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 20 20 hotels | 22,397 | $225K | D |
| Arcadia | 9 mi north | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,534 | $94K | — |
| Simsboro | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 805 | $84K | — |
| Jonesboro | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 4,252 | $80K | — |
| Minden | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 8 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 11,103 | $130K | — |
| Grambling | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 5,314 | $182K | — |
| Ringgold | 24 mi west | 35 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,314 | $93K | — |
| Homer | 27 mi north | 40 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 2,520 | $81K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Driskill Mountain
Every place here is under 68 miles away.
44 mi Ancient siteWatson Brake
68 mi LakeCaddo Lake
52 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
55 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
59 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
45 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
50 mi TheatreShreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
53 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Watson Brake: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Caddo Lake: Jay Carriker (User:JCarriker), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain
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Driskill Mountain: what to know
What town is Driskill Mountain near?
Arcadia, LA, about 9 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Driskill Mountain?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Driskill Mountain?
Monroe Regional (MLU), about 50 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 222 miles.
Where should I stay near Driskill Mountain?
Ruston (17 mi, 20 places to stay), Arcadia (9 mi, 4 places to stay) and Simsboro (10 mi, 3 places to stay).
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