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LogansportLogansport, Louisiana
Skip as a base: one stop of 2–3 hours for the 1840s boundary marker and river park, then push on to Mansfield, Coushatta or Shreveport.
Logansport is a town of about 1,600 people on the Sabine River, right on the Louisiana–Texas line, and the northern end of the Toledo Bend Scenic Byway (LA 191). There is no alcohol sold for roughly 15 miles in any direction, one motel sits across the state line in Joaquin, Texas, and the sights are a stone boundary marker and a free riverfront park. Treat it as a half-day stop on a US 84 or LA 5 drive, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), and any summer weekend when the reservoir marinas fill
- Airports
- SHV · GGG
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Logansport911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Logansport, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow street-crime risk in a town this size; the real issues are summer heat, thin services after dark…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSHV Shreveport Regional (About 50 mi / 1 h by car via LA 5 and US 171; the nearest commercial airport).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30
- Budget bedReservoir cabin or RV hookup, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedMotel room (Joaquin, TX), a night, per roomUS$85
- High-end bedMotel room (Joaquin, TX), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SHV Shreveport Regional (About 50 mi / 1 h by car via LA 5 and US 171; the nearest commercial airport) · GGG East Texas Regional (Longview) (About 60 mi west via US 84 and TX 149; smaller, fewer flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Logansport: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. US 84 runs east–west through town and crosses the Sabine into Joaquin, Texas; LA 5 comes down from the north toward Shreveport; LA 191 (Toledo Bend Scenic Byway) starts a mile east and runs south along the reservoir. There is no useful local transit, and the two towns are a 5-minute drive apart.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 35 min
US 84 east through pine hills, about 25 mi
Historic town with Civil War sites and the nearest alcohol sales; pair with Coushatta.
Coushatta
goDoor to door: About 50 min
US 84 east to LA 1, about 40 mi
Red River town with a small historic district; easy add-on to Mansfield.
Door to door: About 1 h
LA 5 north to US 171, about 50 mi
The regional base for flights, hotels, casinos and restaurants.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
LA 5 north to US 171, then I-20 east, about 55 mi
Casino and boardwalk strip; only worth it if that is your plan.
Toledo Bend Reservoir state parks
goDoor to door: 45 min–1 h 15 min
LA 191 south along the east bank, 30–60 mi
North and South Toledo Bend State Parks; fishing, boating and trails.
Ruston
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 40 min
US 84 east to US 167 north, about 85 mi
Long for a return day; better as a stop on a longer loop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Joaquin, Texas (US 84 west)
The only motel-type beds in the twin-city area, 1.5 mi west of Logansport across the Sabine.
Mansfield or Coushatta
Historic towns east on US 84, 25–40 mi away, with more lodging and restaurants; better if you want a real base.
Toledo Bend Reservoir marinas and RV parks
South along LA 191; cabins and RV hookups rather than hotels, and they book out in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–160 excl. bed
- High
- $160+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (Joaquin, TX)1 × 1 night × US$85 | US$85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Fuel, 100 mi1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$230 per person per day, bed included | US$459 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Plate lunch or burger with drinkSouthern diner pricing; lunch specials are the value play. | $8–15 |
| Tex-Mex plate | $10–18 |
| Motel single room, Joaquin | $60 and up (check) |
| Gasoline, per gallon | $3–4 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dry town: no alcohol sales in Logansport, Joaquin or their parishes/counties for about 15 miles — buy before you arrive if you want a drink.
- Fuel and groceries are limited; Joaquin, Texas has the fuller services.
- Summer heat and humidity on the river; afternoon thunderstorms are common.
- Cell coverage thins out along LA 191 around the reservoir.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Logansport; nearest consular offices are in New Orleans and Houston (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Motel single room, Joaquin, TX: $60 and up (check)
- Drive Logansport → Shreveport: about 50 mi, 1 h by car
- Drive Logansport → Mansfield: about 25 mi, 35 min by car
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- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- Is alcohol sold here? — Is alcohol sold here?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Dry town: no alcohol sales within about 15 miles.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Logansport. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), and any summer weekend when the reservoir marinas fill · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SHV: drive times field-checked, last-rental-car cutoff, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown Main Street, Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park, the boundary marker site.
- Place pages with verified hours (river park, boundary marker) and eat pages with last orders.
- Dry-town and summer-heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.