Camp Salmen Nature Hike

Happy November Hikers!

This treasure of a hike is about 5 miles at a moderate pace. No dogs are allowed at Camp Salmen. We meet at a pavilion/parking lot all the way in the back. There is a restroom at the start & end.

I recommend bringing water (something to hydrate with). Some may wish to bring a snack.

Within its 130-acre bounds, Camp Salmen Nature Park in Slidell offers visitors an outdoor observatory rich in natural flora, fauna and birding habitats, as well as a glimpse into its rich history—even legend. Folklore suggests that in the early 1920’s, a young Boy Scout shared his umbrella with Fritz Salmen of the Salmen Brick and Lumber Company, which was once housed at the park. Because the young scout refused to accept a tip, Fritz was inclined to donate a generous tract of land to the Boy Scouts of America, which they used for several decades.