About This Beach
A 230-acre barrier beachfront near Grand Isle managed as a wildlife refuge. Features include rustic beach access, fishing opportunities, and bird watching. Free public access with primitive facilities. Important habitat for migratory birds and marine wildlife.
Visiting
Facts below come from the linked official pages, checked in October 2026. Anything not listed was not found on an official source.
- Hours: From 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. No overnight camping. Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge, as of Oct 2026.
- Permit: All visitors must have a WMA Access Permit. Source: LDWF, WMA, refuge and conservation area licenses and permits, as of Oct 2026.
- Vehicles: No motorized vehicles on the beach. Access is by the road from LA Highway 1. Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge, as of Oct 2026.
- Beach shuttle: Free shuttle Friday to Sunday in February to May and in October and November, daily in June to August, and weekends after Labor Day in September. No service in December and January. Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge, as of Oct 2026.
- Other rules: No glass containers. Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge, as of Oct 2026.
- Water quality: check current swimming advisories with the Louisiana Department of Health, Beach Monitoring Program. Advisories are not copied here because they change. (as of Oct 2026)
- Tides: nearest NOAA tide prediction station is Caminada Pass (bridge) (8761826), about 3 miles away. (as of Oct 2026)
- Water temperature: nearest NOAA station reporting water temperature is Grand Isle (8761724), about 9.2 miles away. (as of Oct 2026)