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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Coushatta
Spend a half‑day in Coushatta for fishing or a quick casino visit; one full day covers the main outdoor spot and a meal.
Coushatta is a tiny parish seat on the Red River with two video‑poker casinos, a free recreation area for fishing, and a handful of local eateries. One day lets you see the park, try a casino and sample a sandwich shop.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Oct–Nov (fair & cooler temps)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. lodging · Mid $50–$80 excl. lodging (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Sandwich (e.g., Bailey's) | $5–$8 |
| Crawfish boil | $10–$15 |
| Beer (bottled) | $2–$4 |
| Casino slot play (per hour) | $5–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SHV · Shreveport Regional Airport
- ≈30 km (19 mi) north, about 20 min drive≈19 mi (30 km) north, about 20 min drive
Typical fares
- Car rental (day)
- ≈ $45, 1‑day, compact (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Drive or walk. US‑71 and US‑84 run through town; most attractions are within a 5‑minute drive. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Red River fishing
- Gold Mine Casino
- Russell B. Long Lock and Dam Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Russell B. Long Lock and Dam Park | Drive 12 mi SE on Porters Island Rd, about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Coushatta Recreation Area | Drive to St Louis & Abney St, 2 min from town centre | ≈10 min walk |
Sleep
- Woodland Inn
- Small inn on Cut‑Off Rd, closest lodging.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour |
| How much is this? | Combien ça coûte? |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated.
- Casino hours are 24 h but may have age checks.
Generally safe; crime is low but keep valuables secure, especially at casinos.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Coushatta yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Red River fishing
- Gold Mine Casino
- Russell B. Long Lock and Dam Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Coushatta, revision 5082956 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5082956
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Coushatta
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/coushatta). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.