LA I-12 Retirement District
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Louisiana I-12
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Recreation & Play

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Click on any of the Outdoor Adventures below for more information

Abita Brewery 21084 Hwy 36, Abita Springs LA (985)893-3143
Tours available on Saturdays and Sundays
www.abita.com
 

Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours 55345 Hwy 90 W., Slidell LA 1-800-928-6877
Daily swamp tours of the Honey Island Swamp with a native tour guide.
www.cajunencounters.com 

Calloway RV and Campground 14154 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond LA 70403
Exit #28 of I-55 at Hammond LA
www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php


Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tours 41491 Crawford Landing at the West Pearl River (985) 641-1769
Learn the history, folklore and ecology of the swamp and its inhabitants.
www.honeyislandswamp.com 

Florida Parishes Skeet and Gun Association 61282 VFW Road, Amite LA (985) 748-8025
www.floridaparishesskeetclub.com

Florida Parishes Arena P.O. Box 215, Amite LA (985) 748-5914
A multipurpose facility, designed to host agriculture-related activities, horse shows, livestock shows, craft shows, flea markets, etc.
www.fparena.com


Fontainebleau State Park 67825 Highway 190 Lacombe LA (985) 624-4443
1.5 mile nature trail, fishing, pool, beach and barbeque
www.stateparks.com


Global Wildlife Center 26389 Highway 40, Folsom LA (985) 624-WILD
Take a 1 ½ hour guided safari wagon tour on the 900-acre wildlife preserve
www.globalwildlife.com
 

Hidden Oaks Family Campground 21544 HWY 190E, Hammond LA (985) 345-9244 or 1-800-359-0940
All types of camping available.  Tents, trailers, motor homes and cabin rentals
www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com

Indian Creek Campground and RV Park 53013 West Fontana Rd., Independence LA (985) 878-6567
www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php


Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery 23440 Lowe Davis Road Covington LA (985) 892-3669
Hold, Catch and Hatch Alligators, Educational Fun, more than 2000 alligators of various sizes
www.insta-gatorranch.com

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Robert LA
Louisiana's #1 destination for family recreation.  Take Exit 47 off of I-12 then proceed 3 miles North on HWY 445.  For info and reservations 1-800-349-YOGI
www.jellystonela.com
 

Kickstand Bike Rental 690 Lafitte Street Mandeville LA (985) 626-9300
Rent a bike to travel on the 31 mile Tammany Trace
www.kickstandbikerental.com
 

Mr. Denny’s Voyageur Swamp Tour 55344 Highway 90 Slidell LA
Paddle-powered boats glide through the water on this interesting swamp tour
 

Northlake Nature Center Highway 190 just east of Bayou Castine Lacombe LA (985) 626-1238
Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden.” A recent archaeological survey revealed the site as home to ancient peoples more than 500 years ago.
www.northlakenaturecenter.com
 

Pearl River Eco-Tours 55050 Hwy 90 Slidell LA (985) 649-4200
Journey with us through this untouched wilderness of pristine beauty and unrivaled charm. Experience the magnificence of the wildlife in their natural surroundings
www.pearlrivereco-tours.com
 

Pontchartrain Vineyards and Winery 81250 Highway 1082 Covington LA (985) 892-9742
Guests are welcome to visit the tasting room/visitors center and vineyards. Tasting room hours are Wednesday thru Sunday Noon – 4:00 p.m.
www.pontchartrainvineyardsandwinery.com
 

Punkin Park Campground 43037 N. Billville Road, Hammond LA 70403
Exit # 35 North off I-12 at Pumpkin Center/Baptist.  1-888-585-5519 or 225-567-3418
www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php


Skydive N’Awlins Slidell - Slidell Municipal Airport Slidell LA (228) 623-1080
Tandem Skydiving attached to a professional skydive instructor 120 mph, gravity fed, air cooled adventure
www.skydivenawlins.com


Slidell Museum - 2020 First Street Slidell LA (985) 646-4380
www.slidell.la.us
 

Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables 57056 N. Cooper Road, Loranger LA 70446, 985-878-6868
Minutes from I-12 Exit #47, I-55 Amite Exit #45 and Independence Exit #40.  Louisiana hospitality with a taste of the Old West.
www.tangi-cvb.org/site24.php

The Tammany Trace
is Louisiana’s first and only rails-to-trails conversion. This multi-purpose public path, created from the Illinois Central Railroad corridor, meanders through loblolly pines, live oaks and magnolias from Slidell to Covington, Louisiana.
www.tammanytrace.org

 
GOLF COURSES

Abita Springs Golf & Country Club 985-893-2463
www.abitagolf.com    
Beau Chene Country Club 985-845-3571
www.beauchenecc.com    
Bedico Creek Golf Course 985-792-1150  
www.bedicocreek.com    
Bogalusa Country Club 985-735-6546  
Carter Plantation 225-294-7555
www.carterplantation.com    
Covington Country Club 985-892-1900
www.covingtoncountryclub.com    
Franklinton Country Club 985-839-5015  
Gemstone Plantation 985-795-8900  
Hammond Golf Center 985-542-7908
www.hammondgolfcenter.com    
Money Hill Golf Course 985-892-8250
www.moneyhill.com    
Oak Harbor Golf Course 985-646-0110
www.oakharborgolfcourse.com    
Oak Knoll Country Club 985-345-2387
www.oakknollcountryclub.com    
Pinewood Country Club 985-643-6893
www.pinewoodcc.net    
Royal Golf Course 985-643-3000  
Springview Country Club 985-748-9760  
Tchefuncta Country Club 985-892-1949  

 

PARKS

St. Helena Parish

  • Camp Smiling Acres
  • Forest Festival Park – Greensburg
  • Hutchinson Creek Wildlife Game Preserve
  • Hyde Park Tickfaw River – Hwy 38
  • Inspiration Park – Hwy 38
  • Montpelier Park
  • Natallbany Park – Natallbany Creek, Hwy 16
  • Pine Grove Hunting Preserve
  • Smilling Acres – Hwy 10
  • Sixth Ward Community Facilities – Greensburg

St. Tammany Parish

  • Abita Springs Historic District – Abita Springs
  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge – Lacombe
  • Bogue Falaya Park – Covington
  • Division of Saint John Historic District – Covington
  • Fairview Riverside State Park – Madisonville
  • Fritchie Park, Slidell – Slidell
  • Fontainebleau State Park – Mandeville
  • Heritage Park, Slidell – Slidell
  • John Slidell Park – Slidell
  • Pearl River Wildlife Management Area – Pearl River/Slidell
  • Possum Hollow Park – Slidell
  • Saint Tammany Parish Fairgrounds – Covington
  • Saint Tammany State Game Refuge – Lacombe
  • Tyler Square – Covington

Tangipahoa Parish

  • Ben’s Creek Wildlife Management Area
  • Joyce Wildlife Management Area

Washington Parish

  • Cassidy Park – Bogalusa
  • Dean Lee State Park – Bogalusa
  • Lake Vista Nature Preserve – Bogalusa
  • Lumberjack Stadium – Bogalusa

 

For more information on Louisiana State Parks, click here.
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