The Atchafalaya Basin attracts thousands of visitors every year. The nation’s largest river swamp features endless swamps, bayous, and backwater lakes that would appeal to any nature lover. Next time you find yourself in Cajun Country and are looking to bask in some of the most beautiful scenery in the Atchafalaya, consider popping over to Lake Fausse State Park.

You’ll find Lake Fausse State Park in Iberia Parish.

Theresa Arizola/Google Located just a stone’s throw away from Lafayette, Lake Fausse Point State Park encompasses a massive 6,000 acres, making it one of the largest state parks in Louisiana.

Nestled right in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, this state park features some truly stunning scenery.

Ector Garcia/Google And a lot of history. The surrounding area was once occupied by the Chitimacha Indians, then French and Acadian farmers, and then the Spanish in the middle 1700s.

There are plenty of ways to explore this beautiful state park, and the nature trails are just the start.

Mia Stevens/All Trails There are three trails: the Armadillo Ridge, the Cardinal Run, and the Barred Owl Trek.

All of the trails are under three miles in length and each one will take you through some of the most picturesque areas of the park.

Tyler Istre/Google Mix and match to fit your schedule, or knock out all three in an afternoon!

You can also explore the park by boat.

David Dupree/Google You can rent a canoe or kayak and explore the park’s endless waterways.

Since the park has so many waterways, a kayak is a great way to see the park from an entirely new perspective.

John LeBlanc/Google Just keep an eye out for those cypress knees!

The park is a great place for spotting wildlife, too.

Kimberly Breaux/Google You’ll most likely encounter alligators, snakes, raccoons, and your usual swamp critters along the way.

You might end up loving it so much, you’d like to spend a weekend here.

Dominique Hazard/Google Great! They offer cabin rentals as well as primitive campsites and RV hook ups.

Spend your days sitting by the dock catching your dinner and your nights watching the sunset over the water.

Sean Bourg/Google Sounds like a picture-perfect Louisiana experience.

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Theresa Arizola/Google

Located just a stone’s throw away from Lafayette, Lake Fausse Point State Park encompasses a massive 6,000 acres, making it one of the largest state parks in Louisiana.

Ector Garcia/Google

And a lot of history. The surrounding area was once occupied by the Chitimacha Indians, then French and Acadian farmers, and then the Spanish in the middle 1700s.

Mia Stevens/All Trails

There are three trails: the Armadillo Ridge, the Cardinal Run, and the Barred Owl Trek.

Tyler Istre/Google

Mix and match to fit your schedule, or knock out all three in an afternoon!

David Dupree/Google

You can rent a canoe or kayak and explore the park’s endless waterways.

John LeBlanc/Google

Just keep an eye out for those cypress knees!

Kimberly Breaux/Google

You’ll most likely encounter alligators, snakes, raccoons, and your usual swamp critters along the way.

Dominique Hazard/Google

Great! They offer cabin rentals as well as primitive campsites and RV hook ups.

Sean Bourg/Google

Sounds like a picture-perfect Louisiana experience.

Have you ever visited Lake Fausse Pointe State Park? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA