📷 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domainPintail Wildlife Drive
Bell City, LA
A gravel loop through the ponds and rice fields of Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Winter brings huge flocks of ducks and geese; alligators sun on the banks.
The Pintail Wildlife Drive is a loop of about 3 miles (almost 5 km) through the freshwater marsh of Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Louisiana. The entrance is on the left off LA 27, about 12.7 miles south of the junction with LA 14. Drainage ditches line the route, and in the southwestern part of the marsh a boardwalk brings you closer to nature. According to Birding Louisiana the site is accessible.
167 bird species are recorded. In winter thousands of Greater White-fronted and Snow Geese use the area daily, along with wading birds and many ducks. Songbirds stay in the ditches all year; in summer you may see Least Bittern and Purple Gallinule, among others. WorldAtlas calls the drive a good place for alligators, birds and waterfowl; it lies on the Creole Nature Trail.
The source does not say whether the route is gravel; check road conditions and hours before you go.
- Nearest town
- Bell City, LA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 29.9450, -93.0750
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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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
- Blue Heron RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Pintail Wildlife DriveMotorhomes
- Cooling Springs RV ResortMotorhome stopover20 mi from Pintail Wildlife DriveMotorhomes
- Five Oaks RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Pintail Wildlife DriveMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · Lake CharlesMotorhome stopover21 mi from Pintail Wildlife DriveMotorhomes
- Little Lake Charles RV ResortMotorhome stopover24 mi from Pintail Wildlife DriveMotorhomes
- South Park RV ParkMotorhome stopover24 mi from Pintail Wildlife Drive · 60 pitchesMotorhomesElectricity
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FAQs
Where is Pintail Wildlife Drive?
Pintail Wildlife Drive is in Bell City, LA, at GPS 29.9450, -93.0750. It is about 18 mi from Cameron.
Can you camp near Pintail Wildlife Drive?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blue Heron RV Park, about 20 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pintail Wildlife Drive?
Pintail Wildlife Drive is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail.
What is there to see near Pintail Wildlife Drive?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rutherford Beach (13 mi), Sabine NWR Wetland Walkway (19 mi), Holly Beach (26 mi) and Vermilionville (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Pintail Wildlife Drive?
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)