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LSU Hilltop Arboretum

Arboretum · Native plant garden · Baton Rouge, LA

Fourteen-acre arboretum in Baton Rouge with Louisiana native trees and shrubs. Grounds are free and open daily from dawn to dusk.

LSU Hilltop Arboretum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: H.dryad · February 2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0
AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana

11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Visitor notice when checked: Plant nursery closed September 14 to October 6, 2026 for PlantFest. Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Office and public restrooms open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Admission details
Grounds are open to the public free of charge.
Contact
225-767-6916
11855 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
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