Louisiana Fall Foliage 2026
Bald cypress and tupelo in the swamps turn copper in November, which is a completely different photograph from mountain color.
Seasonal model estimate. Timing remains uncertain; check recent reports before traveling. Source: seasonal timing model. Calculated .
What changes color here
- bald cypress
- sweetgum
- oak
- tupelo
Northern parishes early November; the swamps and coast late November.
What to shoot instead
At swamp edges, frame bald cypress and tupelo with water reflections, then rotate a polarizer to manage glare. Sweetgum and oak add variety to compositions in the northern parishes.
Real color within a drive: Oklahoma , Mississippi , Arkansas
Where to shoot in Louisiana
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Common questions
- Does Louisiana have a fall foliage season?
- Bald cypress and tupelo in the swamps turn copper in November, which is a completely different photograph from mountain color. Northern parishes early November; the swamps and coast late November.