State park

Lake Bruin State Park

The park entrance is 3.5 miles from St. Joseph. Day use costs $3 per person (seniors 62+ and children 3 & under free). Hours: Gates typically 6–7 a.m. to 9–10 p.m.; entrance stations 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (extended weekends). Lake Bruin State Park is a state park in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

Lake Bruin State Park
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Lake Bruin State Park map

Lake Bruin State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

Entry to Lake Bruin State Park costs $3 per person (seniors 62+ and children 3 & under free). Hours: Gates typically 6–7 a.m. to 9–10 p.m.; entrance stations 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (extended weekends).
Lake Bruin State Park is 3.5 miles from St. Joseph.
Yes, United States Lake is open to swimming at Lake Bruin State Park.
Yes, Lake Bruin State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Lake Bruin State Park is 3.5 miles from St. Joseph.

  • Flush restrooms

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • United States Lake

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