Louisiana Travel Guide - 2026
Unusual Nature Stays
2026-02-18 07:07:32
GOATS, GATORS & GLAMPING
LOUISIANA’S MOST UNEXPECTED NATURE STAYS
From cypress swamps to farm fields, hidden lakes to treehouse hammocks, Louisiana offers unforgettable ways to stay immersed in nature.
At Wildlife Gardens Bed & Breakfast in Gibson, cabins are tucked so deep into the cypress swamp that the moss-draped trees seem to close in around you. Sit on the screened-in porch as twilight falls, listening to a symphony of frogs, crickets and owls hooting softly in the dark.
Mornings arrive gently during a stay at Bonne Terre, with the occasional rooster crowing as it struts around this farm outside Breaux Bridge. Gather eggs, harvest fruits and veggies, feed the friendly goats (all “chores” are optional) or simply relax on the porch, coffee in hand.
Trails meander through the pines at The Cabins of Horseshoe Hills Ranch in Natchitoches, leading from woodsy cabins along Bayou Pierre to porch swings and firepits. Gather ‘round under the stars after a day of fishing from the floating dock.
For something completely different, God’s Country RV Resort in Shreveport offers air-conditioned teepees and Conestoga wagons with king-size beds. From your camp, watch bald eagles soar over Soda Lake Wildlife Management Area. Nearby, paddle the quiet waters of Twelve Mile Bayou.
In Monroe, the houseboat at Slip Away Marina bobs on Moon Lake, its porch perfect for sipping sunset cocktails or afternoon chats. With kayaks ready to launch and the water just steps away, the line between indoors and outdoors blurs beautifully.
At Poverty Point Reservoir and Bayou Segnette State Park, floating cabins perch over the water, offering rustic-modern comfort with hiking trails, canoe launches and sometimes even an alligator floating by.
In Louisiana, the outdoors isn’t only about where you play – but where you stay!
My Louisiana Outdoors
“I’m happiest with a camera in my hand and being on the water, whether that’s in a kayak or canoe, surrounded by our stately bald cypress trees.”
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