Baker's Bayou guidebook
City/town information
Farmerville is the largest town in Union Parish, Louisiana. This rural community is home to one of Louisiana's most stunning state parks, Lake D'Arbonne State Park. Rolling hills and pine forests greet visitors who come for fishing, camping, kayaking and just relaxing with family. Each year during the last weekend of July, thousands descend upon Farmerville to enjoy the Louisiana Watermelon Festival.
Farmerville
Farmerville is the largest town in Union Parish, Louisiana. This rural community is home to one of Louisiana's most stunning state parks, Lake D'Arbonne State Park. Rolling hills and pine forests greet visitors who come for fishing, camping, kayaking and just relaxing with family. Each year during the last weekend of July, thousands descend upon Farmerville to enjoy the Louisiana Watermelon Festival.
Food scene
Farmerville has great food options. From Cajun to pasta to Mexican and everything in between, Farmerville offers it all to enjoy.
Johnny's Pizza House
8611 U.S. 165Great pizza at affordable prices.
A Little Piece Of México
704 Sterlington HighwayGreat food and wonderful owner. True Mexican cuisine.
D'Arbonne Diner
325 Dori DriveGreat food. Try there catfish and daily specials.
Boat Ramp
Boat ramp is located 2 miles from house of off Hwy 2 before you turn onto Scott's Hideaway road.
D'Arbonne State Park is one of the prettiest you will come across. The area is hilly with the forest mostly left in tact. There are plenty of activities to choose from. They have a nice pool, nature trails that are wonderful to hike ( you can make a short or long excursion), the wildlife is plentiful, fishing at just about every turn, tennis courts, and some kayaking.
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Lake D'Arbonne State Park
3628 Evergreen RdD'Arbonne State Park is one of the prettiest you will come across. The area is hilly with the forest mostly left in tact. There are plenty of activities to choose from. They have a nice pool, nature trails that are wonderful to hike ( you can make a short or long excursion), the wildlife is plentiful, fishing at just about every turn, tennis courts, and some kayaking.
Bayou General Store
104 N Main StGreat place to by souvenirs of Farmerville.
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Bring bug spray
Bugs and wild animals are plentiful at the lake. Please be aware and use caution while outside. This is a lake home and expect to see bugs outside and occasionally inside the house.
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Bring own water and ice.
Although the water is safe to drink, it does not have a pleasant taste so bring plenty of water and pick up a bag of ice to store in the fridge.
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Bring something to swim in.
Water is a little dirty but is great to swim in. At the end of the pier, the water is only 7-8 feet deep and the goes to 3 feet closer into shore. Remember to shallow for diving but great for jumping feet first into.
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Traffic is terrible.
There are only 2 lane roads around town with lots of stoplights which makes traveling around town very slow. Please plan to take longer than anticipated.