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Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) – a large white house surrounded by trees and grass📷 Photo by Benjamin Price on Unsplash

Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)

St. Francisville, LA

History

The plantation house where John James Audubon painted birds in 1821, now a museum with his prints, in a forest with short nature trails. Quiet, cheap and good for birding.

Nearest town
St. Francisville, LA
Category
History & culture
GPS
30.8137, -91.3853

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Peaceful Pines RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) · 42 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Jim's PlaceCampsite
    9 mi from Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)
  • Maxey Care RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Louisiana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)?

Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) is in St. Francisville, LA, at GPS 30.8137, -91.3853. It is about 28 mi from Baton Rouge.

Can you camp near Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Peaceful Pines RV Park, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)?

Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Louisiana’s River Road: plantations, Baton Rouge and St. Francisville.

What is there to see near Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site (1 mi), Louisiana State Capitol (27 mi), Breaux Bridge (48 mi) and Historic Downtown Natchez (52 mi).

When is the best time to visit Audubon State Historic Site (Oakley House)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)