Discover 3 parks for swimming within driving distance of New Orleans
"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.
"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.
"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.