Spanish moss and lush vegetation provide glimpses of Louisiana's wild wetlands at Jean Lafitte's Barataria Preserve.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve · LA
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBarataria Visitor Center and Trails are Closed
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesAcadian Cultural Center Temporarily Closed
Hours Exceptions
NoteVeterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day; Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth National Independence Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good6 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available24 activities
Park Name
InfoJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park and Preserve
State(s)
InfoLA
Phone
Info504-589-3882
jela_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoEach of Jean Lafitte's six sites is open year-round. See the specific site(s) you want to visit for operating hours and days information.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: French Quarter Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Arts + 41 more
Weather Info
InfoAll of the temperatures listed are in degrees Fahrenheit. Note that relative humidity, especially in summer months, can reach 90%, so temperatures can feel 10-20 degrees hotter than the actual tempera
Getting There
InfoJean Lafitte's headquarters and the park's French Quarter Visitor Center are located at 419 Decatur Street in New Orleans. There are five other park sites scattered throughout south Louisiana. For inf
Location
Info29.8174° N, -90.1402° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website