Cypremort Point State Park
"Lafayette is a major population center within easy driving distance of the park. Many visitors come for weekend boating, beach outings, and birding along the bay."
A bayside state park known for fishing, boating, birding, and sunset views on Vermilion Bay.
Bayou Segnette State Park
"Lafayette travelers may stop here on the way to New Orleans or plan a coastal weekend trip. The park offers a different landscape from Acadiana’s inland scenery, with marshes and bayous."
A popular West Bank park offering fishing, boating, camping, and a wave pool in a classic Louisiana wetland setting.
Chicot State Park
"Lafayette is a major nearby population center, and many visitors head to Chicot for a nature-focused weekend away from the city."
Louisiana’s largest state park, known for its big lake, fishing, boating, and wooded scenery.