Discover 3 parks for swimming within driving distance of Lafayette
"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.
"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.
"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.