Cat Island Bald Cypress
Located in a remote part of a Louisiana wildlife refuge, this tree has been standing for more than 1,200 years.

šŸ“œ Ancient bald cypress tree, one of the largest in the U.S. east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
šŸ” Estimated to be 1,200 to 1,500 years old, located within Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Why Go

šŸŒ³ See a massive, ancient bald cypress tree
šŸš¶ Explore hiking trails in a wildlife refuge
šŸ¦… Enjoy birding and wildlife observation
šŸ›¶ Experience non-motorized boating

Why Avoid

āš ļø Refuge frequently floods from December through June, limiting access
šŸ—ŗļø Roads are primitive, electronic navigation devices are unreliable

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Check the refuge website for flood alerts before visiting
šŸš¤ During flooded months (Dec-Jun), the tree area is only reachable by boat
ā„¹ļø Visit St. Francisville Historical Society for visitor information and maps

šŸ—ŗļø Activities

Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motorized), Birding.

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