Beautiful section of the Bogue Chitto! I mean, clear water, beautiful beaches...all the pluses of a…read moretubing trip without all the people! If you want to chill, and not have to be surrounded by strangers who are probably peeing in the water right next to your tube, take an adventure out to Sandy Bottoms! There was even a mud shelf where we could dive off & we did...over and over again! It's super easy to find too. The one bad side was that there was a long wait of about 40 minutes to get on a bus to the river because they had one person stationed at the tent taking money & one guy running people back and forth with the van. It was a super long wait in the sun, as there's no shade. But again, sooooo worth it. The staff was amazing & really made it up to us.

This outfitter is a small operation, but we really enjoyed the experience and plan to go again…read more Larry was quite nice and helpful, and stopped off at the Dollar General for us for more ice on the short bus ride over to the launch site. The river was beautiful, and there were many beaches -- some sandy, some rocky -- where you could pull off for awhile. We loved that there weren't a whole bunch of people on the river. If you like a quieter paddling excursion, this is definitely it. If you're debating between a tube or a kayak, we liked the kayaks better. Do wear shoes!

Staff were incredibly helpful with helping me find my keys after lost them in the river.read more

Awesome day trip! We did the 4 hour float via river tube and it was only $25. Free parking, they…read moredrop you off and pick you up, cooler tubes for $5, life vests on request, dressing rooms & bathrooms on site. Very friendly, well-run company. I've never floated the Bogue Chitto but I did a river float in Hot Springs, Arkansas a few years back and this was way more relaxing and organized. Easy float that would be kid friendly (would probably do the two hour one though) since there's not too many obstacles/rapids and lots of beaches to stop at. Took me less than a 1.5 hours to get here from NOLA and took my friends about 1.5 to get here from BR.10/10 recommend this and I will definitely be back!

Meh, glad we went, but would not book with them and cannot recommend. We decided to book and drive…read moreourselves there since it was a bit more expensive for us to drive than pay for three people to go from their office in downtown. They told us to be there 15 minutes before our tour start time and we were there 20 minutes before, but the tour guide was 10 minutes late past the start of the tour itself. We thought we were in the wrong place and tried to get in contact with the tour agency. Got voicemail the first time and it was this random woman's number, but then called the same number a minute later and a guy told us the tour operator was on his way and then needed to pick up the supplies. It seems that they should have communicated that earlier and they should have a better system in place. The launch from the boat area was into a busy area right under the freeway and our guide basically was like hangout there and wait for me. That foreshadowed the rest of the tour for us, he basically was distant from us most of the tour, either way in front or way behind and we were a total tour of four people. There was no discussion about what we would see beyond him showing us alligators. At one point we were in the deeper section and a massive log was in the way, he went over and faced the opposite direction while the four of us struggled to get our kayaks over the log. He told us to go around and we got stuck because it was more elevated on the side and just sat on his phone the entire time while we helped each other. I get we were a group coming together, but it felt like he just told us which way to go, but didn't do any real guiding. We even helped him load and unload the supplies from the kayak. I think this tour company needs to be better organized and train their guides on what they should do to become tour guides.

I booked a private photo tour and a group kayaking tour. Both were outstanding. I got great photos…read moreand learned a lot.

Went on a kayak and plantation tour with Stephanie and it was excellent. She ,the guide, is very…read moreknowledgeable of the area, fun and easy going. She made it feel like you were visiting with a friend who knows the good stuff about New Orleans, the swamps,etc. We saw gators, owls, all kinds of birds and, though it was raining, it was gorgeous. I was pretty damp and cold after the kayaking and she lent me her flannel. The entire day was lovely and I would definitely go again for the extended kayak tour of the swamps. :)

I booked an extended Manchac Swamp kayak tour during a visit to New Orleans in late February,…read morewanting to see the swamp and its wildlife in a more personal and eco-friendly way than the more popular airboat and alligator-feeding tours. My partner and I have some experience paddling and wanted plenty of time to see wildlife and get deep in the swamp for the best scenery, and for us the extended tour was the right choice! I'd recommend it to visitors to New Orleans who love nature, the outdoors, and/or getting a fun and unique workout in during vacation. We were on the water for about 4 hours. Sunscreen, sunglasses, shoes you don't mind getting wet, and PLENTY of water are a must! There are stops at a truck stop right before and after for the bathroom and buying any drinks/snacks, plus a stop on dry land during the tour. Our guide Nick was clearly dedicated to both paddling and nature even outside of work, and our tour felt less like a scripted performance as some tours can be and more like a buddy was showing and telling you things he was passionate about. We saw several small alligators, barred owls, hawks, turtles, and water birds. It was unseasonably warm so the reptiles were a treat to see, and it was awesome getting to see owls out in daylight which I'd never be able to pick out myself. Bring binoculars if you have them! My only small complaint, which has nothing to do with the tour itself: the AI-generated content on the company's Instagram page is kind of weird. Photos and videos from actual tours would be more honest and enticing!

Nature center is nice and the trails are nice. !3 entry fee. Trail is closed off due to rebuilding…read moreafter the flood happened. It's after you get over the bridge that you will see the barricade.

During our cross country road trip in the summer of 2022, we traveled with the truck and trailer…read morefrom Los Angeles to Key West and back. My wife booked a few nights in Tickfaw state park, sight unseen, to be more or less in the vicinity of New Orleans, a plantation tour, and a swamp boat tour that we had booked months in advance. As it turned out, we actually enjoyed this state park stay more than our visit to New Orleans! The state park entrance is actually at the back of a neighborhood of sorts, on a narrow two-lane road that cuts away from the highway at a weird angle. Once inside the park proper, visitors are treated to beautiful swamps, complete with cypress trees, Spanish moss, and all the critters you would expect to find here. The campground we enjoyed had full hook ups, a small wooden deck, and a long back-in pad for our trailer. There was also a resident raccoon who kept us honest about locking things up at night, and securing coolers and food. Tickfaw state park features long boardwalks with railings, that afford visitors beautiful hikes in different parts of the park through different kinds of trees and plants. Unfortunately, many of these were still damaged in the summer of 2022 from the previous year's Hurricane Ida that blew through southern Louisiana and surrounding areas. The only trail that was not affected by this was the one without a boardwalk, so we enjoyed a hike through beautiful pines that went down to the river. Despite most of the trails being closed and damaged, we still enjoyed ourselves here, and had a good time. In the evening, I enjoyed casting topwater lures in on the cypress knees and trees, and caught & released several big bowfin... A fish that is sort of a cross between a catfish a bass, and a pit bull I suppose. I'm not sure when we will be back through this part of the world, but Tickfaw State Park is definitely a place that I would stay again: off the beaten path but close enough to where you want to be, peaceful and quiet, and the kind of southern serene that helps a SoCal guy like me to slow down and enjoy life a little bit.

Danny was great! The weather was pretty rough for us but we still managed to do pretty well. He…read moreknows the area that he takes you out to very well. I have been on a number of trips with other charters. I have had some good stories and horror ones. Danny definitely ranks as one of the best. Good conversation and very helpful throughout the trip. It was apparent early that his goal is to get me to catch fish. We used live bait and artificial trying to find the best setup for what was biting at the time. I have been out on other trips where the guide will use the live and run out early. He never used the shrimp and let me use it as I wanted. I've also shown up being promised live shrimp from a guide, but he only brought dead shrimp (big difference in cost but I paid the same amount). Also another thing gave him some extra points is that he doesn't care one bit if I got snagged. He says "if you don't get snags, then you're not fishing!", which is a big relief as I've been with other guys that get pissed about having to re-tie your line. Will definitely be back again but next time...KAYAK FISHING here I come!

Our trip was great. JD goes out of his way to help get you everything you may need. Highly…read morerecommend.

Amazing place, friendly staff and lots of different ways to float!! Paid for a season pass and love…read moreto go there anytime I'm off work.

My partner and I had a great experience on our bayou kayak tour. We were visiting from out of town,…read moreand I wanted to learn about the waterways of New Orleans. This was a great way to do it! Our tour guide, Colin was really knowledgeable about New Orleans history and the ecology of the bayou. I highly recommend it!

Very easy to book and everything was ready when we arrived. We paddled through a beautiful area…read more Our guide taught us proper technique and was extremely knowledgeable about the local history, environment and wildlife. Overall , it was a great and unique experience and I'd highly recommend

Amazing food - Great Staff! Kaci is so always smiling and absolutely Wonderful!!…read moreWe will definitely be back for the French Dip and friendly service!

Shaved Prime Rib sandwich is da' bomb! I actually salivate walking in to order one. Note to self,…read morenever think I'll take the other half home again or split another sandwich! I was totally satisfied with the first whole one I ate. Took friends back to enjoy one with me...split it with my friend and left wishing I had eaten the whole thing. That good! Ricky, Whitney and the other bar staff are totally customer friendly. You might pass this place up if driving by or walking. I won't make that mistake again for I know what lies behind those doors....a tummy full of happiness! As my last group of friends were walking out with me we saw a tray of sandwiches being brought to a table. I cannot wait to try other selections...although I must admit, getting pass the shaved prime rib will be tough! Kudos to your crew!!!!