This place is pretty amazing. We made the trip down for some crabbing and shrimping. We scouted it out the day before and saw more DWF agents there than I've ever seen in my life. With all the visitors, they must need them all. We came back the next day and arrived about 30 min before sunrise. They are very strict about not entering before sunrise. As early as we were, there were still about 8 cars ahead of us. It's like the land rush when it opens with people rushing out to the docks to claim their spots. They day we went, the crabbing and shrimping was not that great. Some around us caught better than others but the general opinion was that the day was slow. Even with it as slow as it was, we had a great time, caught some stuff, even a fish fish but bo keepers. Will definitely be back. Just get there early! read more

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The refuge was deeded to the state by the Rockefeller Foundation and is managed by the Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife. It was originally 86,000 acres, but beach erosion has decreased it to 76,042 acres. There are 26.5 miles of coastline. There is a road that runs next to a canal for access to several ponds and marshes. through several areas. Fishing, birds and alligators. There is a canal that runs the length of the road, I have seen people crabbing. There is a lot of oil and gas activity in the area. http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/refuge/rockefeller-wildlife-refuge read more

LDWF Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge - Parks Near Me - Grand Chenier, Louisiana

So beautiful...I just love this refuge. I'm not sure if the park is regularly open to the public, but if you're doing research or organizing a school trip, the dorms are very affordable ($10 person/night) and the staff if very accommodating and knowledgeable. The bird watching is just incredible here. Don't leave home without your binoculars! read more