Directions to the Hatchery:

• From I-20 West (Monroe, Jackson)
  Take I-20 West to Ruston, LA
  Take Hwy 167 South to Winnfield, LA (48 miles)
  Take Hwy 84 West to Clarence, LA (26 miles)
  Take Hwy 6 West to Natchitoches (7 miles)
  In Natchitoches, turn right on Hwy 3175/North Natchitoches Bypass
  Go approximately two miles until it dead ends into Hwy 1
  Take a left on Hwy 1 Bypass and follow it until it ends in to Hwy 1
  Turn left on LA 1 and the hatchery will be on your right about ½ mile

• From I-20 East (Texas) Take I-20 East to Shreveport, LA
  Take I-49 South to Exit 138 (Natchitoches exit)
  Take Hwy 6 East (turn left off the interstate) and follow it until it intersects with Natchitoches LA 1 Bypass
  Take a right on Hwy 3110/Natchitoches LA 1 Bypass and follow it until it ends in to Hwy 1
  Turn left on LA 1 and the hatchery will be on your right about ½ mile

• From I-49 North (Lafayette, New Orleans)
  Take 1-49North to Exit 127 (Cypress/Flora)
  Take a right off the exit and go about one mile until it intersects with Hwy 1
  Take Hwy 1 North approximately 10 miles and the hatchery will be on your right

 

Vicinity Map

 

Entry and Parking:

Two public entrance gates are located on the circular driveway directly in front of the aquarium. Public parking spaces are located on either side of the aquarium. There is adequate space for buses or recreational vehicles to park.

Map of Hatchery Buildings and Public Entry Areas

 

 

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For lodging contact the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information call the hatchery office -- (318)-352-5324.