Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Ferriday, Louisiana.
Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1992, is located in Concordia Parish in east central Louisiana. The 14,668 acre refuge is composed of some of the last remaining, least disturbed bottomland hardwoods in the Mississippi River Delta. Because of its large contiguous stand of bottomland hardwood forest, the refuge was designated as critical habitat and serves as a corridor for the Louisiana black bear between Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge and the state of Louisiana’s Red River Wildlife Management Area.
Things to Do at Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge include:
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Paddling
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
The refuge headquarters is located approximately 3.5 miles east of Highway 15 on Poole Road outside of Ferriday, LA.
GPS Coordinates: 31.58249870000000, -91.60196200000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 318-336-7119
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