A rich heritage of nature and local culture.
The Setting
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (St. Martinville) 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.
Fishing, boating and canoeing opportunities abound. A boat launch gives visitors easy access to the labyrinth of waterways that winds through the Basin. 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.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, at the edge of a beautiful water wilderness, is 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.
The Facility
Amenities at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park:
- Campsites with 30/50 amp hooks and water service
- Picnic tables and fire rings
- Dump station nearby
- Comfort station with laundry facilities nearby
- Boat launch on-site
- Picnic area on-site
Fees at Louisiana State Parks
Entrance fee:
$1/person at recreational sites; $2/person at historic sites
Camping fees:
Premium Campsites (i.e. pull-through or prime location sites) $18/night
Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) $16/night
Unimproved/Primitive/Tent Campsites (without hookups) $12/night
Boat rentals: $15/day; life jackets and paddles are included
Address
5400 Levee Road,
St. Martinville, LA 70582
337-229-4764 or 888-677-7200 toll free
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