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
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.
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) |
$18/night |
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.
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). |
Site Update:
Most of the nature trail at Grand Isle State Park has
re-opened, thanks to all the volunteers from the Barataria/Terrebonne
Estuary, the Boy Scouts of America and to the Grand Isle SP staff who
came to work on their days off. This section is now ready for the
birders & nature buffs to walk along and enjoy!
FISHING ADVISORY:
Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina completely demolished
Grand Isle State Park's main fishing pier, and it will have to be
rebuilt. OSP personnel are currently in the process of clearing away the
old structure, including removing the pylons that were shifted during
the storm. After all of the old pier has been removed, construction is
expected to begin on the new pier, made of concrete. Completion of the
new pier is anticipated sometime in the next 18 to 24 months. |
 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.
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