Louisiana Fall Foliage 2026
Typical peak is November 7, with a usual window from November 3 through November 11. Northern parishes and 535-foot high ground generally peak around November 6, while 100-foot valleys peak around November 7. Swamps and the coast typically hold bald cypress and tupelo color into late November.
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
Plan sweetgum and oak in northern parishes during early November, then shift to swamps and the coast for bald cypress and tupelo later in the month. Look for copper foliage reflected in still water to separate these images from upland forest scenes.
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Where to shoot in Louisiana
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- 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.