Winnfield
Around Winnfield
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Countryside and towns · Louisiana · 60k people
Winnfield
Where the pines whisper and the crawfish boil
Pine forest greenPine straw gold
Welcome to the heart of Louisiana's piney woods, where the hunting is good and the people are friendly. Come for the crawfish and stay for the small-town charm.
Clubs for Winnfield
No clubs for Winnfield yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Winnfield. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Winnfield. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Catahoula Lake Large shallow lake, a top waterfowl hunting destination.
- Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Protects wetland habitat for migratory birds.
- Kisatchie National Forest - Winn Ranger District Piney woods with hiking, camping, and hunting.
- Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame Celebrates Louisiana's political history in Winnfield.
- Black River Popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
- Outdoors Duck hunting on Catahoula Lake
- Outdoors Fishing in the Black River
- With kids Winn Parish Fair
- With kids Fishing with kids
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings Local dance halls
- Locals love Hunting camps
- Locals love Fishing spots
Through the year
- Winn Parish Fair Fall Annual fair in Winnfield with rides, livestock shows, and local food.
- LaSalle Parish Fair Fall County fair in Jena with carnival, exhibits, and community gatherings.
- Jena Choctaw Powwow Spring Traditional dance and cultural celebration hosted by the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians.
- Caldwell Parish Fair Fall County fair in Columbia area with agricultural exhibits and entertainment.
- Catahoula Parish Fair Fall County fair in Harrisonburg with local crafts and livestock.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are the best times to be outside. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to be outside.
Getaways
- Ruston Home of Louisiana Tech University and a lively downtown.
- Monroe Shopping, dining, and the Biedenharn Museum.
- Natchitoches Historic French colonial town with charming streets.
- Minden Known for the Minden Rose Festival.
Local flavour
Rooting for LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints
Eat and drink
- Crawfish Boiled with potatoes and corn, a spring tradition
- Boudin Spicy pork and rice sausage, often from local butcher shops
- Gumbo A hearty stew with okra, andouille, and sometimes chicken or seafood
- Fried catfish From nearby lakes and rivers, served with hushpuppies
- Pecan pie A Southern dessert made with local pecans
Where people go
- Pine forests The longleaf and loblolly pines that define the landscape
- Bayous Slow-moving, tree-lined waterways
- Lakes (Catahoula Lake) A large, shallow lake known for fishing and waterfowl
- Hunting camps Rustic cabins where families gather for deer season
- Small-town diners Local spots serving plate lunches and sweet tea
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Nearby
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Jackson Parish, LaSalle Parish, Winn Parish, Caldwell Parish and Catahoula Parish, LA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.