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Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of activities for visitors. Thousands of people visit the refuge each year to take advantage of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hunting, wildlife photography and observation, and fishing.  

Activities

Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge offers many different opportunities for outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, or wildlife observation, the refuge offers activities for every age and interest.

Hunting
Fishing
Wildlife watching
Photography
Hiking

Related Documents

Please see the Regulations brochure for a complete map of the Refuge.

2023 Grand Cote Hunting, Fishing and Public Use Brochure.pdf
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2023 Grand Cote Hunting, Fishing and Public Use Brochure.pdf
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Other Facilities in the Complex

Grand Cote  NWR is managed as part of the Central Louisiana Refuges Complex.

White-tailed deer during sunrise in the fog at a distance
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White-tailed deer during sunrise in the fog at a distance
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Rules and Policies

Below are just a few important rules and regulations for Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge.  Please visit our Regulations brochure for a complete list!

  • The refuge is open during daylight hours only, except during hunting season.
  • Be aware of signs indicating closed areas. 
  • All hunters must obtain and complete a Daily Visitor Use Reporting Card upon entering the refuge. Before leaving the refuge, users must complete card and deposit it in a drop box at one of the check stations. 
  • Searching for or removing any object of archeological or historical significance, including arrowheads, pottery, etc., as well as any natural materials such as plants, mushrooms, berries, and antler sheds is prohibited.

Locations

Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge
(318) 253-4238
Central Louisiana Refuges Complex401 Island RoadMarksville,LA71351-4518
Driving Directions

The refuge office is located at 401 Island Road just west of Marksville, LA near the community of Fifth Ward. Follow Louisiana Highway 1 North from Marksville to Fifth Ward; turn left onto Louisiana Highway 1194 at caution light; stay on Highway 1194, following signs to headquarters building.

An alternate route to the refuge from Marksville, Louisiana is south on Highway 115 to Little California Road, 3.3 miles to Island Road, the headquarters is 0.5 mile left from the intersection of Little California Road and Island Road.

GOOGLE MAP LINK:

Click here for a google map to Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge:
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