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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park - Louisiana Office of State Parks
LAKE FAUSSE POINTE STATE PARK REOPENS WATER PLAYGROUND
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
5400 Levee Road, St. Martinville, LA 70582
337-229-4764
or 888-677-7200 toll free
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA
(877-226-7652) toll free.
Email: lakefaussept@crt.la.gov
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Directions: To access the Levee Road from
St. Martinville, take LA 96 to LA 679, then to LA 3083. Turn right onto
Levee Road for 8 miles. There are two routes to Lake Fausse Pointe SP from
I-10: (1) take Exit 115 to Henderson, heading south on LA 352; the park
will be about 19 miles down the road, on the right; or (2) take Exit 121
to Butte LaRose, following LA 3177 to Butte LaRose, then turning west into
LA 193 (Herman Dubuis Road, then south onto the levee road, LA 352. The
park will be about 16 miles down the road, on the right. Please note that
on the second route there is a pontoon bridge, just before the levee, that
has a height restriction of 9.5 feet. Coordinates: 30.061717,-91.608354.
Hours of Operation: Site is open daily.
Gates open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and at
10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
April-September,entrance station is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
October-March, entrance station is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for
Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under
Complete listing of
available facilities and activities |
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 Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
occupies a 6,000-acre site which was once part of the Atchafalaya Basin. The
area surrounding the park was formerly the home site of the Chitimacha Indians.
From the middle 1700s, the region was dominated by French and Acadian farmers
and trappers, although the Spanish were in control of the land from 1763 until
1802. It was during this period that a major influx of Spaniards and Canary
Islanders (called Isleños) emigrated to the New Iberia area, contributing to the
cultural diversity of this section of Louisiana.
Fishing, boating and canoeing opportunities abound. A boat launch gives
visitors easy access to the labyrinth of waterways that winds through the Basin.
Overnight visitors can "rough it" in the campground or
stay in lake-front cabins. A visitor center complex
features a boat dock with rentals, and a nature
center provides fun programs and activities as a way to learn about the
surrounding environment. Three hiking trails and a canoe
trail offer a "up close" view of the area plant and wildlife, as well.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, at the edge of a beautiful water wilderness,
is also a perfect point from which to explore the natural and cultural heritage
of South Louisiana. Combine your wilderness adventure with a tour of nearby
historic areas such as the city of St. Martinville and Longfellow-Evangeline
State Historic Site. A stay at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park will be remembered
as an introduction to the remarkable diversity of South Louisiana.
| Reservable Facilities |
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Cabins: Basic cookware,
cooking utensils, dinnerware, silverware, towels and linens are provided. Bring
your own food and personal supplies. (click here for facility pictures
and layouts)
Deluxe Cabins
(map
of cabins 1-8)
(map
of cabins 9-18) |
18 available, 3 are ADA compliant |
$120/night, Oct-Mar; $150/night on Fridays & Saturdays, Apr-Sept,
sleeps up to 8 people with 1 double bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 sofa
sleeper |
Camping: (map
of sites 1-21,35-50) (map
of sites 22-34)
| 33 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) |
$16/night, Oct-Mar; $20/night, Apr-Sept |
| 17 Premium Campsites (all prime location campsites, with water and
electrical hookup) |
$18/night, Oct-Mar; $26/night, Apr-Sept |
| Unimproved Campsites (no hookups); 5 sites available, water
accessible only |
$12 per person/night |
| Backpack Campsites, 7 available on a first-come, first-served basis |
$1/night per person |
| Primitive camping area (maximum capacity of 50) |
$50 per night; reservations are by phone only. |
America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes (formerly
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports) (Available through the
National Park Service. Click here 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). |
Additional Information About
Overnight Facilities
| Meeting Room |
$200/day |
Capacity is 75 people for Conference set-up and 125 people for
Theatre set-up |
Water Playground - Louisiana State Parks'
water playgrounds operate 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, from April 1 through September
30. Please contact the park directly, to confirm that the playground is open or
for additional information.
Rental Boats (State Park operated rentals)
| Boats |
$15 per day |
includes 2 paddles and 3 life jackets |
| Canoes |
$5 per hour or
$20 per day |
includes paddles, life jackets |
| Kayaks |
$5 per hour or
$30 per day |
includes paddles, 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
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Trails at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park:
Trail A -- 3/4-mile nature trail
Trail B -- 1.6-mile nature trail
Trail C -- 3.3-mile nature trail
7-mile canoe trail
Nearby Attractions:
Cypremort Point State
Park (24 miles south of Jeanerette, off LA 319) - This 185-acre
park offers access to the Gulf of Mexico. A man-made beach offers fishing,
sailing, windsurfing and other water sports. Picnic pavilions, tables, a
bathhouse, and fishing pier, sailboat ramp and boat ramp adjacent to the park
offer easy access to the water. Large populations and varieties of birds and
animals attract nature enthusiasts.
Longfellow-Evangeline State
Historic Site (LA Hwy. 31, St. Martinville) - Situated on the
banks of Bayou Teche, this 157-acre park interprets the history of the
French-speaking peoples of Louisiana. The park features Maison Olivier, built
circa 1815, and an Acadian farmstead and house. The visitor may see livestock,
crops, kitchen and herb gardens, living history and interpretive programs, the
Visitor Center, a picnic pavilion, and an outdoor classroom.
Historic Town of St. Martinville - The third
oldest town in Louisiana. Here you'll find many buildings and homes with
beautiful architecture, historic St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, and the
Evangeline Oak made famous in Longfellow's poem of Evangeline.
Historic Town of New Iberia - Its historic
district features plantation homes along Bayou Teche and the Episcopal Church of
the Epiphany.
Wedell-Williams Memorial Aviation Museum (LA 90 in
Kemper Williams Park, Patterson) - The Louisiana State Museum's collection
centers around memorabilia from the lives of Louisiana aviators Jimmy Wedell and
Harry Williams, along with artifacts and documents from the state's aviation
history.
Plantations along Bayou Teche - The rich and
colorful heritage of South Louisiana is kept alive in the stately plantation
homes, churches and unique historic structures along Bayou Teche.
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