Visiting Devil Swamp
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Devil Swamp
All places near Colfax →Kisatchie Hills Wilderness
sanctuary · 16 km
Peason Ridge State Wildlife Management Area
sanctuary · 29 km · Sabine Parish
Saint Augustine Church
church · 30 km
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
sanctuary · 32 km
Eagle Hill
viewpoint · 33 km · Sabine Parish
Cane River Lake
lake · 41 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Kisatchie Hills Wilderness · Natchitoches Parish16 kmPeason Ridge State Wildlife Management Area · Sabine Parish29 kmCane River Creole National Historical Park · Natchitoches Parish32 kmNatchitoches National Fish Hatchery · Natchitoches Parish50 kmRebel State Historic Site · Natchitoches Parish52 kmAlexandria Zoological Park · Rapides Parish67 kmHow to reach Devil Swamp
Nearest towns with a guide: Colfax (41 km) · Fort Polk North (43 km) · Leesville (44 km). Coordinates 31.37955, -93.00977. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Devil Swamp?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Devil Swamp?
Nearby: Kisatchie Hills Wilderness (sanctuary, 16 km), Peason Ridge State Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 29 km), Saint Augustine Church (church, 30 km), Cane River Creole National Historical Park (sanctuary, 32 km), Eagle Hill (viewpoint, 33 km), Cane River Lake (lake, 41 km).
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