Nestled deep in the heart of Cajun Country lies one of Louisiana’s best kept secrets, Cypremort Point State Park. The absolutely stunning sunsets will make you think you’re in the Caribbean!
Cypremort Point State Park is located on Vermilion Bay, just south of New Iberia.
googlemaps.com Fun Fact: Cypremort means “dead cypress” in French.
The 185-acre park is nestled between the Vermilion Bay and the West Cote Blanche Bay.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook And it’s only a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Picnic tables and pavilions are scattered along the half-mile stretch of beach, so you can enjoy a lovely picnic while enjoying the water.
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Fishing, crabbing, water skiing and sailing are very popular.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook
There’s a few piers to fish off of, and there’s also a boat launch just outside the park.
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The park is just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico, so visitors can venture out to fish in the Gulf if you want!
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If you wanted to make a weekend of it, stay in one of their 6 cabins.
Wikimedia Each cabin sleeps up to 8 people, so bring your friends!
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up to these views?
Kristi M./Trip Advisor So peaceful! Sign me up.
There’s tons of wildlife in the area.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Birds, red fox, deer, even the infamous Louisiana black bear all have been spotted in these parts.
You’ll see some familiar faces…
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Like this gator who was sunbathing near the marsh.
…and some less familiar ones.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Like this family of wild hogs just enjoying the day.
Perhaps the best part about this park is the sunsets.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Wow.
They’re absolutely spectacular.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook So colorful!
Stunning.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Yep, this is my personal paradise.
You’ll think you’re in the Caribbean!
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook Who wants to join me on that bench with a Pina Colada?
Have you ever been to Cypremort Point State Park? Let us know about your experience in the comments below!
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Fun Fact: Cypremort means “dead cypress” in French.
Cypremort Point State Park/Facebook
And it’s only a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Richard Byrd/Flickr
Kristi M./Trip Advisor
Wikimedia
Each cabin sleeps up to 8 people, so bring your friends!
So peaceful! Sign me up.
Birds, red fox, deer, even the infamous Louisiana black bear all have been spotted in these parts.
Like this gator who was sunbathing near the marsh.
Like this family of wild hogs just enjoying the day.
Wow.
So colorful!
Yep, this is my personal paradise.
Who wants to join me on that bench with a Pina Colada?
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