Lacassine Wilderness
Lacassine Wilderness is a 3,345-acre wilderness area in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It rises from about -2 to 3 ft. The nearest town is Hayes, 11.9 miles away in a straight line.
Lacassine Wilderness map
Lacassine Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Hayes, LA is the nearest town, 11.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Lacassine Wilderness is about 3 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Lacassine Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 3,345 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Refuge Manager, 337-774-5923 |
Getting to Lacassine Wilderness
- Hayes, LA is the nearest town, 11.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Lacassine Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeLacassine Wilderness lies inside Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Louisiana
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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