Canoeing Parks Near Lafayette

Discover 4 parks for canoeing within driving distance of Lafayette

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

St. Martinville, Louisiana
28 miles away

"Lafayette is the largest nearby city and a major hub for hotels, restaurants, and regional attractions. Many visitors from Lafayette come for day trips, camping weekends, and swamp excursions."

A scenic Atchafalaya Basin park known for paddling, fishing, birding, and swamp camping.

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Shades State Park

Waveland, Indiana
38 miles away

"Lafayette visitors come for a day trip into a more rugged landscape than they’ll find in the city. It’s a popular escape for hiking, paddling, and weekend camping."

A rugged park of sandstone ravines, forested bluffs, and Sugar Creek scenery.

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Turkey Run State Park

Marshall, Indiana
56 miles away

"Lafayette travelers visit for a weekend outdoors escape with rugged trails and creek paddling. The park is close enough for a full day trip or an overnight stay."

A scenic park famous for sandstone gorges, Sugar Creek, and classic Indiana hiking and paddling.

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Tippecanoe River State Park

Winamac, Indiana
58 miles away

"Lafayette visitors often head north for camping and river recreation in a scenic state park setting. The park offers a manageable drive for a weekend trip with plenty of outdoor activities."

A peaceful river park known for paddling, fishing, camping, and wooded scenery.

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