Louisiana Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Louisiana find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a Louisiana city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
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Louisiana Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Louisiana find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
Louisiana’s fall foliage brings a subtle yet beautiful display, with sweetgums and maples turning rich reds, cypress trees glowing golden, and oaks adding warm oranges across its bayous and uplands. From the lush forests of Kisatchie National Forest to the tranquil waterways of the Atchafalaya Basin, each region offers a unique palette shaped by local trees and mild southern autumns. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Tunica Hills or driving along the Creole Nature Trail.
Finding Peak Color in Louisiana
Louisiana’s fall foliage brings a subtle yet beautiful display, with sweetgums and maples turning rich reds, cypress trees glowing golden, and oaks adding warm oranges across its bayous and uplands. From the lush forests of Kisatchie National Forest to the tranquil waterways of the Atchafalaya Basin, each region offers a unique palette shaped by local trees and mild southern autumns. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Tunica Hills or driving along the Creole Nature Trail.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.