Louisiana State Arboretum
The Louisiana State Arboretum 600 acres (240 ha), is an arboretum located on Louisiana Highway 3042, approximately 13 km (eight miles) north of Ville Platte, Louisiana inside of Chicot State Park, United States, and bordering a branch of Lake Chicot. Its mildest months, February, March, April, October, November and December, bring highs of 63–81°F.
A garden, 8 mi north of Ville Platte
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Opelousas, 23 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 111 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Louisiana State Arboretum
The Louisiana State Arboretum 600 acres (240 ha), is an arboretum located on Louisiana Highway 3042, approximately 13 km (eight miles) north of Ville Platte, Louisiana inside of Chicot State Park, United States, and bordering a branch of Lake Chicot. Established in 1961, it is the oldest state-supported arboretum in the United States.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 600 acres
Where to base yourself for Louisiana State Arboretum
To stay close, try Opelousas (17) and Bunkie (4).
Opelousas
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
15,098 people
23 mi southeast of Louisiana State Arboretum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Louisiana State Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 17 9 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 15,098 | $105K | D− |
| Bunkie | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,138 | $93K | — |
| Ville Platte | 8 mi south | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 6,172 | $101K | — |
| Eunice | 23 mi south | 35 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 9,035 | $122K | — |
| Washington | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 704 | $85K | — |
| Marksville | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,744 | $152K | D− |
| Oakdale | 22 mi west | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 6,526 | $99K | — |
| Mamou | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,830 | $87K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Louisiana State Arboretum
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
70 mi MuseumUSS Kidd
43 mi Stadium & arenaCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
59 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest35 mi Zoo & aquariumAlexandria Zoological Park
66 mi GardenJungle Gardens
53 mi GardenAfton Villa GardensPhoto credits
USS Kidd: Cobatfor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Jungle Gardens: Skb8721, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Afton Villa Gardens: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
What town is Louisiana State Arboretum near?
Ville Platte, LA, about 8 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Louisiana State Arboretum?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 63–81°.
What is the closest airport to Louisiana State Arboretum?
Alexandria (AEX), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 133 miles.
Where should I stay near Louisiana State Arboretum?
Opelousas (23 mi, 17 places to stay), Bunkie (12 mi, 4 places to stay) and Eunice (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
What locals in Ville Platte say
No one has shared advice yet; Ville Platte’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.