Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

This page is updated periodically with important closure and safety messages for our six park sites.

 

 

Barataria Preserve (Marrero)

Hurricane Ida in 2021 damaged some of the Barataria Preserve trails. Phased construction is expected to start the first week of February 2026. Beginning February 2, 2026, the visitor center and all trails except for the Twin Canals Trail will be closed to the public. Work is expected to take two (2) years. Trails will reopen to the public as each phase is complete. All visitor services are temporarily relocated to the Louisiana Wetland Education Center and trails. Rangers will be present at the Civic Center from 10 am - 2pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays for summer programs and talks until September 1, 2026. The Wetland Trace Boardwalk trail is located just six miles away at 4917 City Park Drive, Jean Lafitte, LA 70067 and open daily. The Passport cancellation stamp and park brochures will be available at the Town of Lafitte's Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center. NOTE: Beginning Tuesday, July 28, the Louisiana Wetlands Education Center will begin charging an admission fee. Admission includes entry into both the Louisiana Wetlands Educational Center and Museum. Adults: $10. Seniors, people ages 13-17, Louisiana Residents (with ID), Military (with ID): $5. Children under 12 (with parent): FREE.

The Twin Canals parking lot, trail, and canoe launch will remain open for visitor access. Please note this is a day-use area only. There are no restroom facilities available. Camping and overnight stays are prohibited. For current trail status and updates, continue to check back here.

Trails that are OPEN:

• Twin Canals Trail. Note: This is a day-use area only; camping and overnight stays are prohibited. There are no restroom facilities at this location.

Trails that are CLOSED:

• Marsh Overlook Trail
• Old Barataria Trail *
• Palmetto Trail
• Plantation Trail (portion of Loop A) *
• Visitor Center Trail
• Bayou Coquille Trail
• Christmas Road Trail
• Plantation Trail Loop B *
• Ring Levee Trail

• Wood Duck Trail *

*Please note that not all of our trails in our preserve are improved boardwalk trails. The ones with an asterisk are often wet and muddy. Please use caution and be prepared.

 

 

For Your Safety

• If it's an emergency, call 911 no matter where you are.

• If you need help for situations like suspicious activity, illegal dumping, poaching, etc., call 1-855-NPS-JELA (1-855-677-5352) for National Park Service Law Enforcement Response. Give the dispatcher your contact number and as much information as you can.