Directions to the Hatchery:
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- 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
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
For more information call the hatchery office -- (318)-352-5324.