Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 318-352-0383
- Address
- 4386 Highway 494, Natchez, LA 71456 (Oakland ), Natchitoches Parish, LA 71457
About Cane River Creole
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.
Hours
Oakland and Magnolia Plantations
The Texas & Pacific Railway Depot, Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation are open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Both self-guided and guided tours of the plantation grounds and outbuildings are available. In addition, the park store located in the Oakland Plantation store is open for shopping. The Oakland Plantation Main House is open for self-guided tours only on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed all federal holidays.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Labor Day, Sep 6: Closed
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: Closed
- Veteran's Day, Nov 11: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Closed
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan 18: Closed
- Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: Closed
Getting there
To reach Oakland Plantation, take I-49 to Exit 127, Flora/Cypress. Head east on LA Highway 120 toward Cypress. Cross over LA Highway 1 onto LA Highway 494. The parking lot and entrance pavilion for Oakland is 4.5 miles east of Highway 1 on the left. To reach Magnolia Plantation, take I-49 to Exit 119, Cloutierville. Cross over LA Highway 1 onto LA Highway 119. Follow Highway 119 for 1.1 miles; the visitor parking lot will be on the right just before the plantation store.
Weather
Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per year. The area is also subject to severe thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Visitors might want to bring hats, umbrellas, and drink plenty of water. Please check the local weather forecast before planning your visit to the park.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Food, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Cane River Creole ↗