Venture into Vernon: The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Vernon Parish -- the Heart of Sportsman's Paradise. There's lots of room for outdoor lovers of all kinds. The forests dotted with lakes and streams provide a variety of options for birding, camping, hunting, and fishing. Want to stay closer to home? Several parks have playground equipment and picnic areas, or you could spend an afternoon enjoying a round of golf on one of our three courses. Riders of all kinds enjoy Vernon Parish -- there are trails for horses, bikes, and 4-wheelers. And don't forget our other nickname -- the Wildflower Capitol of Louisiana. Just driving along our roads can be a pleasure during the flowering season.

Hunting
With four Wildlife Management Areas to choose from, hunters and trappers have lots of choices in Vernon Parish.

Fishing and Boating
Both Anacoco and Vernon Lakes, as well as many other smaller lakes and streams, such as the Sabine River, Fullerton Lake, and Anacoco Creek, offer many options for fishermen.

Camping
Whether you enjoy camping in your RV with all the latest gadgets, want to rent a cabin, or prefer to rough it in a tent, Vernon Parish has many options to offer campers.

Off-Highway Vehicles and Horseback Riding
Whatever you're riding, have we got a trail for you!

Birdwatching, Gardens and Nature Tours, Group/Day-Use
American Bald Eagles, Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers, Bachman's Sparrow --- just some of the rare birds you will find here.

Pools, Parks, and Playgrounds
Feel like getting outside, but want to stay close to home? Leesville and New Llano have a variety of outdoor recreation sites.

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