Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
St. Francisville, LA
A 1835 plantation house with original furnishings and formal gardens of camellias and azaleas under an oak alley. Spring is the best season for the gardens.
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site is a historic plantation estate near St. Francisville, Louisiana. Daniel and Martha Turnbull had the 1835 house built; it is made of cypress and cedar wood and holds many original mid-19th-century furnishings.
An avenue of live oaks leads to the house. The ornamental gardens were restored using Martha Turnbull's garden diaries. Lonely Planet describes the tours as somewhat old-fashioned, focused on the life of the plantation elite, and notes that Rosedown is a stop on the bus-tour route, so it can get crowded.
Check opening hours and tours in advance; how the site presents the subject of slavery today is best clarified beforehand with the site administration.
- Nearest town
- St. Francisville, LA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 30.7976, -91.3707
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Peaceful Pines RV ParkMotorhome stopover4 mi from Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site · 42 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Jim's PlaceCampsite8 mi from Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
- Maxey Care RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Rosedown Plantation State Historic SiteMotorhomes
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FAQs
Where is Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site?
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site is in St. Francisville, LA, at GPS 30.7976, -91.3707. It is about 26 mi from Baton Rouge.
Can you camp near Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Peaceful Pines RV Park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site?
Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Louisiana’s River Road: plantations, Baton Rouge and St. Francisville.
What is there to see near Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) (1 mi), Louisiana State Capitol (26 mi), Breaux Bridge (48 mi) and Historic Downtown Natchez (53 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)