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Grand Isle State Park
Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358
985-787-2559 or 888-787-2559 toll free
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free.

Email: grandisle@crt.state.la.us

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective August 3, the LA 1 Bridge became a toll facility. All drivers traveling southbound must pay the toll to cross the bridge. The tolls must be pre-paid with either a GeauxPass transponder or single-trip GeauxPass. For more information, visit

VISITOR ADVISORY: Beginning mid-September, the beach at Grand Isle State Park will be closed due to Corps of Engineers work on the breakwater area. The Army Corp of Engineers is currently pumping sand back onto the beach of Grand Isle State Park, part of the coast rebuilding efforts to correct damage caused by recent hurricanes. This project will involve the use of heavy equipment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until mid to late October. For the duration of this project there will be no beach access and there possibly will be noise throughout the day and night. Grand Isle State Park will remain open for use of the campground, the fishing pier and crabbing lagoon during this time; however, we do want our visitors to be advised of the possible impact on their visit. But please remember that not only will this project help protect Louisiana's coast line against future hurricanes, it will allow us to offer beach camping at Grand Isle State Park again. Thank you for your patience and support. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF THE LATEST BEACH WORK AT GRAND ISLE SP

Directions: From Lafayette, head east on US 90 to Houma.In Houma, take LA 24 east to Larose, then LA 1 south to Grand Isle. From Baton Rouge, head east on I-10 towards New Orleans. At Kenner, take I-310 south to US 90 westbound to Raceland. In Raceland, take LA 1 south. From New Orleans, head west on I-10 towards Baton Rouge. At Kenner, take I-310 south to US 90 westbound to Raceland. In Raceland, take LA 1 south. GPS Coordinates: N 29 15.5166; W 89 57.2832.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under

Camping:

49 Premium Campsites (all pull-through sites, all with water and electrical hookup; one is ADA compliant)  (map of sites 1-13,26-39)  (map of sites 14-25,40-49)	$18/night
NOTICE: Beach Camping is Currently Closed Beach Tent Campsites (not reservable; drive-up availability only)
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available through the National Park Service. Click here for more information) Visitors who hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport are entitled to a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are allowed one site per passport).

Additional Information About Overnight Facilities

Rental Boats (State Park operated rentals)

Canoes	$5 per hour or $20 per day	includes paddles, life jackets
Paddle boats and surf bikes	$5 per hour	includes life jackets
Additional life jackets can be rented for $1 each where available Price varies with concessionaire rentals - please contact site to check availability and rates

Complete listing of available facilities and activities

Trails at Grand Isle State Park:

Click on the images below, for a virtual tour of the site's facilities!

Over 280 species of fish are known to make their home in the waters off the coast of Grand Isle. Brown pelicans--the state bird of Louisiana--dive into the water. Seagulls appear to float on the wind above the shore. Crabs nimbly scamper out of reach of the children chasing them with their nets.

This is Grand Isle State Park--a natural haven on the most popular barrier island off the coast of Louisiana. A beach ridge created by the action of the waves of the Gulf, Grand Isle serves as a breakwater between the Gulf and the network of inland channels that connect to the bayou tributaries of the Mississippi River. It is also the launching point for excellent deep-sea salt-water fishing adventures.

Every July, a Tarpon Rodeo attracts thousands of fishing competitors to these prolific waters offshore. Speckled trout can be caught by surf fishers year round, especially in the spring and summer. Redfish venture into the range of the surf fishermen in the fall and winter.

The warm Gulf waters are enjoyed by swimmers most of the year, and Grand Isle State Park offers an excellent location for splashing in the surf. At the Visitor Center, exhibits portray how man and nature have shaped the unique story of Grand Isle, and an observation tower gives a bird's-eye view of the coastline. Birding enthusiasts will also delight in the beauty of the lagoons and the Gulf shore. This unique environment attracts numerous species of birds and other wildlife, so bring your binoculars or a camera to enjoy the opportunity to view nature unspoiled.

So take a trip to the edge of Louisiana. Fishing, birding, swimming,crabbing, sunning, boating, or just relaxing--Grand Isle State Park gives you the best of Grand Isle.

Nearby Attractions:

Charter Boats Deep-sea fishing from snapper to marlin, along with coastal and marsh fishing for speckled trout, redfish, croaker and drum, are a fisherman's idea of heaven. For more information consult local guide services.

Historic Town of Grand Isle (On the Gulf of Mexico at the end of LA 1) - Reputed to be one of the top ten fishing spots in the world, the community offers sandy beaches, crabbing, boating, swimming,surfing, birdwatching, a lighted fishing pier and great seafood.

"Old Fishin' Bridge" (Grand Isle) - This public fishing bridge is great for trout, redfish, croaker and for crabbing.

Fourchon Beach (West of LA 1 on LA 3090) - Enjoy camping and surf fishing along 4 miles of public beach with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Lafourche/Terrebonne Scenic Byway (Follows historic LA 1, US 90 and LA 24) - Linking the historic Cajun cultural areas of Houma and Thibodaux, with their sugar cane and fishing industries, historic LA 1 leads visitors down through numerous fishing communities to Grand Isle .

Wisner Wildlife Management Area (10 miles South of Leeville) - Accessible onlyby boat, this 21,621-acre area offers excellent fishing,crabbing, shrimping,birding and boating.

Fort Livingston The ruins of this historic fort, located on Grand Terre Island across Barataria Pass from Grand Isle,are visible from Grand Isle State Park.