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.
Grand Isle State Park
"Although farther away, Lafayette visitors come for extended coastal trips and camping. The park offers a distinctive barrier-island experience not found inland."
Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island state park, known for beaches, fishing, and birding.