Grand Isle State Park
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Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358985-787-2559 or 888-787-2559 toll free For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free. Email: grandisle@crt.la.gov 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: Gates are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. April-September, entrance station is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; October-March, entrance station is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 |
| TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective August 3, 2009, 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 www.geauxpass.com. |
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. . 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, hiking, sunning, boating, or just relaxing--Grand Isle State Park gives you the best of Grand Isle.
Camping:
| 49 Premium Campsites (all pull-through sites, all with water and electrical hookup; one is ADA compliant) | $18/night, Oct-Mar; $26/night, Apr-Sept |
| NOTICE: Beach Camping is Currently Closed Beach Tent Campsites (not reservable; drive-up availability only) |
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| Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available
through the National Park Service. Visit www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm for more
information) Holders of the Passes, whose state of residence also honors the America the Beautiful pass, are entitled to a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are allowed one site per passport). | |
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 |
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Trails at Grand Isle State Park:
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.