Nature
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Marshes, birdwatching, and walking trails near Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne, including the half-mile Ridge Trail boardwalk.
Use the exact mapped location and linked owner or public page to plan arrival at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.Open map
Why go
Choose a trail entrance before setting off; the refuge has several access points. Visits are daylight-only, with seasonal morning restrictions in areas outside the hurricane levee.
- Good for
- Daytime · A group
- Time
- 45 min – 3 hr
- Cost
- Free
- Plan
- Check the schedule
Before you go
Hours, access, admission, menus, programming, and temporary closures can change; check the linked owner or public page before making a special trip.