D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge located just west of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley in northern Louisiana near Farmerville.

Refuge History: D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 in order to protect the region’s forests and provide refuge for migratory waterfowl and other forms of wildlife. Some of the landscapes that make up this marvelous refuge include bottomland hardwood forests, cypress swamps, sloughs, and numerous rivers including the Bayou D’Arbonne, considered one of the most natural and scenic rivers in the state.

Flora and Fauna: The D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge is home to numerous plant and animal species. Some of the plants that grow inside the refuge boundaries include sweetgums, hickories, willow oaks, cypresses, and many others. Some of the wild critters who call this place home include deer, bobcats, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, alligators, wood ducks, tree frogs, and many others. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this refuge boasts numerous hiking trails, four boat ramps, and waters stocked with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Come on out and have a blast!