A small beach area on Lake Bistineau in northwest Louisiana. Features include a designated swimming area, fishing piers, boat rentals, and camping facilities. Known for its unique flooded cypress tree forests and excellent fishing opportunities.
Louisiana Beaches
Cypremort Point Beach
A half-mile stretch of man-made beach on Vermilion Bay within Cypremort Point State Park. Features include a fishing pier, boat launch, cabins, and picnic areas. The calm waters of Vermilion Bay make it ideal for windsurfing and sailing.
Lake D’Arbonne State Park Beach
A sandy beach area on Lake D’Arbonne in Union Parish. Features include a designated swimming area, fishing piers, boat rentals, tennis courts, and camping facilities. Popular destination for water recreation in northern Louisiana.
North Beach (Lake Charles)
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.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Beach
A small beach area within the Atchafalaya Basin. Features include a designated swimming area, canoe trails, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities. Surrounded by cypress-tupelo swamps with abundant wildlife and Cajun cultural influences.
Fontainebleau State Park Beach
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.
South Toledo Bend State Park Beach
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.
White Sands Lake Day Beach
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.
Palmetto Island State Park Beach
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.
Jimmie Davis State Park Beach
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.