Louisiana State Parks Near Opelousas

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Opelousas

Chicot State Park

Ville Platte, Louisiana

28 miles away

"Visitors from Opelousas often make a day trip for fishing, boating, and camping in a quieter natural setting than the city offers."

Chicot State Park offers a classic Louisiana outdoor experience with a large lake, forested shoreline, and abundant wildlife. It is especially popular for fishing, paddling, camping, and enjoying the park’s quiet natural setting.

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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

St. Martinville, Louisiana

34 miles away

"Opelousas is close enough for a day trip and gives visitors another route into south-central Louisiana’s wetlands. Residents and travelers from Opelousas often come for camping, birding, and family outings."

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park showcases Louisiana’s swamp country with cypress-lined waterways, marshes, and rich wildlife habitat. The park is especially popular with canoeists, anglers, birders, and campers looking for a peaceful outdoor experience in the Atchafalaya Basin.

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