A water play area with splash pad rather than a traditional beach. Features include canoe trails on the Tickfaw River, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities. Diverse habitats including cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwoods, and mixed pine-hardwood forests.
Louisiana Beaches
Lake Bruin State Park Beach
A sandy beach on Lake Bruin, an oxbow lake formed from the Mississippi River. Features include a designated swimming area, boat launch, fishing piers, and picnic facilities. Known for its clear water and excellent fishing for bass, bream, and crappie.
Fourchon Beach
A remote beach at the southern tip of Lafourche Parish where the Gulf meets Bayou Lafourche. Features include undeveloped shoreline, fishing opportunities, and wildlife viewing. Industrial port nearby but beach offers natural coastal environment with minimal facilities.
Spanish Lake Beach
A small beach area on Spanish Lake near New Iberia. Features include fishing opportunities, boat launch, and picnic facilities. Located in Acadiana region with nearby Cajun cultural attractions. Popular with local families for day use recreation.
Chicot State Park Beach
A small beach area on Lake Chicot, Louisiana’s largest man-made lake. Features include a designated swimming area, nature center, canoe rentals, and hiking trails. Surrounded by a bottomland hardwood forest with diverse wildlife.
Grand Isle Beach
Louisiana’s most popular beach destination with seven miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Features include gentle waves, public beach access points, and excellent fishing. The beach hosts the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, the oldest fishing tournament in the United States.
Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge
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.
Grand Isle State Park
A 150-acre state park on Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island. Features include a 400-foot fishing pier, beach access, camping facilities, and nature trails. The park is being rebuilt following Hurricane Ida and offers recreational opportunities in a natural setting.
Nottoway Park Beach
A small beach area near the historic Nottoway Plantation along the Mississippi River. Features include picnic facilities, playground equipment, and fishing access. Popular with local families for swimming and day use with views of river traffic.
Rutherford Beach
A secluded beach in Cameron Parish offering free access and camping. Features include wide sandy shores, fishing opportunities, and minimal development. Popular with locals seeking a quiet beach experience away from crowds and tourists.