Grand Isle is the only inhabited barrier island along the Louisiana coast. It’s state park lures visitors with a sandy beach, saltwater fishing and camping on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico.
Temporarily closed due to hurricane ida
Get the latest closure information from the Louisiana Office of State Parks.
saltwater fishing without a boat
A 900-foot-long fishing pier extends over Grand Isle’s sandy beach and places anglers above the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to catching a wide variety of salt water fish, beach-goers can catch crabs and hunt for seashells in the Gulf surf.
But away from the beach at Grand Isle, visitors to this Louisiana state park can enjoy a peaceful stroll along a nature trail. Two miles of trails take you through a coastal forest and saltwater marsh. The area is full of songbirds, wading birds and summer flowers. An observation tower gives park-goers a birds-eye view of the Gulf of Mexico and Fort Livingston on nearby Grand Terre Island.
The natural sand beach is the perfect place for picnicking, sunbathing or going for a swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. However, swimmers should use extreme caution. Strong current can pose a hazard. Rock jetties protect a portion of the beach from erosion. And campers pitch a tent on the beach or use one of the 49 pull-through RV sites in the campground.
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getting to grand isle state park
Grand Isle, Louisiana is located at the southern end of LA Highway one. The address is Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isla, LA – Phone: 985-787-2559
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