Wanetiri Lakes Recreation Area Nestled
on the banks of the Amite River in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, (near
Baton Rouge) Wanetiri Lakes welcomes you, families, and travelers to
enjoy 111 acres of lush forests and landscapes, scenic views from banks
of a private 37 acre spring-fed freshwater lake surrounded by ancient
cypress trees, two natural sandy beaches, camping, and a variety of
recreational and horse riding activities offered no where else.  Discover
this "Sportsman Paradise," a wildlife sanctuary, the accommodating
southern hospitality given to our guests and old-fashioned natural
Louisiana beauty of Wanetiri Lakes. We offer both athletic activities
and places for peaceful reflection for individuals who need a day to
relax and retreat from their daily routine. As a popular destination
for family celebrations, birthday
parties, private parties, weddings, receptions, class reunions, and
corporate events,
Wanetiri Lakes is ideal for those who appreciate wide open spaces, and
a place to "play". Small groups find the quaint country surroundings
informal and casual. Meeting planners and larger groups limitless
opportunity to be creative whether casual or formal in "setting the
stage" for their event. Most of the events take place at a lakeside
Party Center with 3 covered decks and pier overlooking Wanetiri Lake.
Many hosts have chosen the Barn Yard and Rodeo Arena for events planned
around horse-related activities or rodeo/cowboy themes. From
the gates on Greenwell Springs Road, visitors find many unexpected
opportunities to have fun, relax, take a deeper breath, and a
comfortable place to "stretch their spirits" and imaginations.
Wanetiri Lakes offers a
Riding Program and 125x250 Lighted
Rodeo Arena, Full Board Stables,
Paddock boarding, private and group western riding lessons for children
ages 5 and older as well as adults led by experienced instructors. For
beginners. curious riders with limited experience, and the more
experienced, we offer guided
horseback trail rides. Cowboy Wranglers are available for children’s pony rides
and provide entertainment at birthday parties and celebrations. For the
anglers fishing, boating and boat
rentals are available to see life from a different
perspective. With over 5 miles of sandy, shaded trails for walking, hiking and bird watching
one may want to be refreshed lakeside with a picnic
with many areas and two pavilions to choose from.
RV and primitive tent camping
is offered on our 10 acre campground which includes water,
50 amp electrical and sewer hookups.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: As advertised in Country Roads Magazine and Baton Rouge Parent Magazine, we offer Romantic Horseback Trail Rides for Two and Gourmet Picnics for Valentines Day, marriage proposals, anniversaries and "just because" dates year-round. Reservations now being accepted!
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