Bayou Segnette State Park
"New Orleans visitors come for an easy day trip with fishing, boating, and family recreation close to the city. The park offers a quick escape into wetlands without a long drive."
A popular West Bank park offering fishing, boating, camping, and a wave pool in a classic Louisiana wetland setting.
Fontainebleau State Park
"New Orleans visitors come for a quick outdoor getaway with beaches, camping, and biking. It is one of the easiest state park day trips from the metro area."
A lakeside park on Lake Pontchartrain known for beaches, wildlife, camping, and historic sugar mill ruins.
Grand Isle State Park
"Visitors from New Orleans often make the drive for a coastal getaway, fishing, and a change of pace from the city. The park is a popular weekend destination for beach time and birding."
Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island state park, known for beaches, fishing, and birding.