Traveling along the El Camino Real de los Tejas (LA Hwy 6) will take you to the breathtaking 186,000 acre Toledo Bend Reservoir - an angler’s paradise with outdoor adventure and more.
Toledo Bend Lake Country, just 35 miles west of Natchitoches on Highway 6, offers world class fishing, an Audubon Trail golf course, two state parks, a water adventure park, camping and hiking. Communities along The King's Highway offer quaint shops and antique stores where you can hunt for hidden treasure, and local eateries with some of Louisiana's finest dishes. Follow the Tamale Trail to satisfy your appetite for delicious Zwolle hot tamales and taste the Spanish Indian culture of this region. Stay awhile and discover the area's rich history and beauty with plenty of lodging options that range from cozy waterfront cabins to a full-service resort.
Following the Louisiana Purchase, Sabine Parish became part of the neutral strip or “No Man’s Land,” home to outlaws and sanctuary searchers with no law enforcement. Visit Fort Jesup State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark site located just 6 miles east of Many, to discover how the lawless region was tamed. The American fort was established in 1822 and Zachary Taylor was the first commander of the fort. It features the original field kitchen and a replica of officers' quarters. For more information and hours of operation, contact 318-357-3101 or 888-677-7853.
Find more information about Toledo Bend Lake Country at the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission, 1601 Texas Hwy., Many, LA 71449. Call 1-800-358-7802 or visit www.ToledoBendLakeCountry.com.