National Parks / Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park — LA
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.
Current Alerts
- InformationGuided Tours Available by Appointment Only
To request a guided tour, please contact the park a minimum of two weeks in advance. The grounds and outbuildings of Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation are open for self-guided tours from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday.
More info → - InformationPark Operating Hours
Operating hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday until further notice.
- InformationOakland Main House Self-Guided Tours
The interior of the Oakland Main House is ONLY open to the public on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All tours of the house are self-guided and occupancy within the building is limited. Please plan accordingly.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Oakland Plantation Main House Self-Guided TourSun Aug 23 2026