Melrose, Louisiana · Natchitoches County · Visitor Center
The park does not have a visitor center though the historic Magnolia Plantation Store serves as a visitor contact station. The main part of the store is only open when there is staff available. However, the wings on either side of the store are open Wednesday through Sunday. Inside you will find restrooms, brochures, a…
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The park does not have a visitor center though the historic Magnolia Plantation Store serves as a visitor contact station. The main part of the store is only open when there is staff available. However, the wings on either side of the store are open Wednesday through Sunday. Inside you will find restrooms, brochures, and the NPS passport stamps. The park is closed Monday and Tuesday.
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/cari/.
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