The only white sand inland beach in Louisiana, located on the shores of Lake Charles. Features include a promenade, playground, and nearby attractions. Popular urban beach for local residents and visitors to Lake Charles casinos and downtown area.
A beach area on Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the country’s premier bass fishing lakes. Features include a designated swimming area, boat rentals, fishing piers, and camping facilities. Scenic location with beautiful lake views and wooded surroundings.
A sandy beach on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville. Features include a designated swimming area with shallow water, picnic facilities, and historic sugar mill ruins. Popular day-use area with hiking trails and camping nearby.
A water play area rather than traditional beach, with splash pad and swimming pool. Features include boat access to the Vermilion River, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities. Located in a palmetto palm forest with nature trails.
A privately owned freshwater beach with white sand imported from Florida. Features include a spring-fed lake, water slides, floating platforms, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Admission fee required but provides a full-service beach experience.
A small, lesser-known beach in Cameron Parish along the Gulf of Mexico. Features include free public access, primitive camping, and excellent crabbing opportunities. Minimal facilities but provides authentic Louisiana coastal experience with fewer visitors.
A sandy beach on Caney Lake in north Louisiana. Features include a designated swimming area, picnic facilities, boat rentals, fishing piers, and nearby camping. Popular weekend destination for families seeking freshwater beach recreation.
A small beach area on the Calcasieu River near Lake Charles. Features include a designated swimming area, boat launch, fishing piers, and hiking trails. Located in a mixed pine and hardwood forest with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
A small sand beach on the Bogue Chitto River in Washington Parish. Features include river swimming areas, sandbars, tubing opportunities, and hiking trails. Popular for river recreation with campground and cabin facilities available nearby.
A small beach area along the Tchefuncte River near Lake Pontchartrain. Features include riverfront access, fishing piers, boat launch, and camping facilities. Historic Otis House museum on site with guided tours available.