These Are the 10 Best Beaches in Louisiana

Lake Claiborne State Park

While Louisiana may not have as many ocean beaches as neighboring states, it does have some spectacular lakes that make for relaxing getaways, including Lake Claiborne State Park, an oasis in northern Louisiana.

 

For those who want to stay a while, cabins tucked away in pine trees are available to rent, plus there are several campsites.

 

There’s much to do at the state park: A 6,400-acre freshwater lake also has swimmable waters and a sandy beach, plus kayaks and canoes to rent. Hiking trails braid the park, visitors can play disc golf on the park’s two, 18-hole courses, and it’s easy to reel one in here. The waters are stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, striped bass, and more.

ADDRESS:225 State Park Rd, Homer, LA 71040-5742, USA

Fontainebleau State Park

Glampers and campers can spend the night in Fontainebleau State Park, which has sand beaches lining Lake Pontchartrain. The cute overwater cabins were knocked out during Hurricane Ida in 2021 and haven’t reopened, yet, though.

 

Located on the north shore of the lake, the beach is an ideal spot to catch a sunset, go sailing,  and laze on the beach. The state park also converted old railroad tracks into a trail, the Tammany Trace, for walking, biking, and skating.

ADDRESS:62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA 70448-7304, USA