It’s certainly no secret that Louisiana summers can be brutally hot. One of the best ways to beat the heat during these long summer days is by spending your afternoons swimming in one of our many lakes, ponds, rivers, and bayous that fill up our great state. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite natural swimming holes in Louisiana:
- Vermilion Bay (Cypremort Point)
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Not only is this a popular fishing destination, Cypremort Point State Park also offers a wonderful little stretch of beach that you can sink your toes into and float in the bay.
- Caney Lake
Jimmie Davis State Park/Facebook This popular swimming spot in Chatham is a lovely spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
- Bogue Chitto River
Bogue Chitto State Park/Facebook Tubing down this river has been a favorite summer activity of locals for years, but there are also several swimming opportunities, like the Bogue Chitto State Park.
- Lake End Park
Lesley P./Trip Advisor This hidden gem in Morgan City is a picture-perfect way to spend your day. Bring some inflatable tubes and float out on the water for a relaxing afternoon.
- Silver Creek
Silver Creek Campground/Facebook Silver Creek Campground over in Mt. Hermon offers endless outdoor adventures, and swimming in the cool refreshing water is just one of them.
- Lake Bruin
Billy Hathorn/Wikimedia The clear, refreshing waters of this ox-bow lake in Tensas Parish is quite the popular summer attraction for those living in the northeastern part of the state.
- Lake Claiborne
Lake Claiborne State Park/Facebook Located in Homer in northern Louisiana, Lake Claiborne is a great little swimming spot that offers the refreshing shade from the trees and a nice little sandbar.
- Lake Pontchartrain
Tom C./Trip Advisor The beach over at Fontainebleau State Park is always popular this time of year. The water is surprisingly shallow and the views are amazing!
Where’s your favorite swimming hole in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook
Not only is this a popular fishing destination, Cypremort Point State Park also offers a wonderful little stretch of beach that you can sink your toes into and float in the bay.
Jimmie Davis State Park/Facebook
This popular swimming spot in Chatham is a lovely spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
Bogue Chitto State Park/Facebook
Tubing down this river has been a favorite summer activity of locals for years, but there are also several swimming opportunities, like the Bogue Chitto State Park.
Lesley P./Trip Advisor
This hidden gem in Morgan City is a picture-perfect way to spend your day. Bring some inflatable tubes and float out on the water for a relaxing afternoon.
Silver Creek Campground/Facebook
Silver Creek Campground over in Mt. Hermon offers endless outdoor adventures, and swimming in the cool refreshing water is just one of them.
Billy Hathorn/Wikimedia
The clear, refreshing waters of this ox-bow lake in Tensas Parish is quite the popular summer attraction for those living in the northeastern part of the state.
Lake Claiborne State Park/Facebook
Located in Homer in northern Louisiana, Lake Claiborne is a great little swimming spot that offers the refreshing shade from the trees and a nice little sandbar.
Tom C./Trip Advisor
The beach over at Fontainebleau State Park is always popular this time of year. The water is surprisingly shallow and the views are amazing!
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