Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, a lush and diverse wetland oasis located in southern Louisiana near the crossroads of the Mississippi and Central Flyways. The refuge consists of 16,000 acres of managed freshwater marsh, 16,500 acres of natural freshwater marsh, 2,200 acres of agricultural fields, 350 acres of tallgrass prairies, and 350 acres of flooded gum and cypress trees.

Refuge History: In 1937, the U.S. Government purchased this land from the Lacassine Land Company in order to protect the state’s wetlands as well as provide breeding ground for migratory birds and other wild creatures.

Flora and Fauna: The Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge helps protect the habitat of numerous plant and animal species. Some of the plants that grow inside the refuge boundaries include maidencanes, bulltongues, cypresses, gums, and many others. Some of the wild critters who call this place home include alligators, bears, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, spoonbills, ducks, egrets, raccoons, and many others. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this refuge boasts hiking trails and waterways. Come on out and have a blast!