Overview
Woodworth is a town 6 miles south of Alexandria and one of the fastest growing towns in central Louisiana.
3 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Woodworth
Indian Creek Recreation Area
And Indian Creek Lake, southeast of Woodworth, +1 318 487-5058 Over 100 campsites. Developed and primitive campsites, boating, fishing, Indian Creek Hiking Trail is 2½ miles long through a mixed pine and hardwood forest.…
World’s Tallest Fire-tower
Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery
The Wild Azalea Trail
Northwest of Woodworth. A National Recreation Trail. It is 31 miles in length and for foot travel only. It can be hiked in 16 hours, but half way is State Highway 488 to all for shorter quick hikes. There are shelters an…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mansfield)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AEX Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria — 12 mi away. Directions
- LFT Lafayette Regional Airport, Lafayette — 72 mi away. Directions
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 155 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Indian Creek Recreation Area, World’s Tallest Fire-tower
- Afternoon Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery, The Wild Azalea Trail
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
- Just to the west of Interstate 49.
- US Highway 165 runs North-South through Woodworth.
Get around
Woodworth is a notorious speed trap. Do not exceed the speed limit by even 1 mph.
See
See World’s Tallest Fire-tower
Do
- Camp Claiborne Multi-Use Trails 88 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV.
- Shooting Range, +1 318 484-2212. Operated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Sa noon-5PM
Nearby
Lecompte
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Alexandria
City / town · 20 listings · 10 mi away
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City / town · 6 listings · 25 mi away
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City / town · 2 listings · 42 mi away
Eunice
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Natchez
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DeRidder
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