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Cottonport

Cottonport is a town in Avoyelles Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 1,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 19 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fort DeRussy, Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area and Lake Chicot.

30.9841° N, 92.0535° WPop. 1,953

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see31
Notable191
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Cottonport

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:41 pm

157 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cottonport
  2. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort DeRussyfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Les Grandes Côtesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Chicotlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Cottonport
Today’s loopCottonportStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cottonport?

Cottonport Museum and Cultural Center (museum, about 1 km), Fort DeRussy (fort, about 28 km), Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 28 km), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (church, about 12 km), Les Grandes Côtes (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lake Chicot (lake, about 37 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cottonport?

51 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Cottonport?

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, about 12 km by road; Bayou Jacque Church (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cottonport?

Chicot Lake Dam, about 34 km by road; Indian Lake (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cottonport?

Start in Cottonport, visit Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, then Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area, then Fort DeRussy, then Les Grandes Côtes, then Lake Chicot, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.