Nearly two years after category 4 Hurricane Ida pounded Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island, Grand Isle State Park has reopened to visitors. The park opened June 1, 2023 for day use and camping.
camping at Grand isle state park
The park’s campground has been used in recent months to house residents whose homes were badly damaged by the hurricane. Now, the campground is open for overnight stays for campers and RVs. The park has 45 premium pull-through campsites. Each site has water and electric hookups. You can make reservations online.
The park has long been a popular spot for families wanting to spend a day at the beach. You will frequently find fishermen casting a line as they wade into the Gulf surf. Others visitors enjoy crabbing and hunting for seashells along the shoreline.
still a work in progress
One of the two bathhouses at the state park has reopened for those spending the day at the beach. But the park’s iconic 900-foot-long fishing pier that extended over the Gulf was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida. It remains closed pending major repairs.
video tour
This video was shot May 23, just one week before the state park’s reopening. Park crews were cutting grass, removing debris and cleaning the beach to prepare for the return of visitors. You can see that the campground and RV park is in great shape.
Getting to grand isle state park
The park is located at 108 Admiral Craik Drive at the eastern end of Grand Isle. Follow LA Highway 1 south of Raceland all the way to the end. There is a toll bridge at Leeville. Park information: (985) 787-2559
108 Admiral Craik Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358
April gilfour
is this place open? and can it take tents stays? for 27th maybe 28th also? of April
Dave McNamara
You can get the latest information on reservations from the Louisiana State Parks – https://reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com/FacilityDetails.aspx?facID=30