Reservations are available year-round at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground, and planning ahead matters here, especially for the premium waterfront sites that come with their own small docks. The road into the park draws consistent mention in reviews as rough in spots, and the surrounding terrain tells you why: the campground sits within a large wetland basin in Saint Martinville, Louisiana, where seasonal rain can flood trails and raise water levels across the park. Asphalt pads are level at most sites, but several reviewers note that utility hookups are positioned awkwardly, requiring extension cords and creative hose routing to reach connections from the standard pull-in orientation.
Water is the defining feature of this park. A majority of the land area is lake, bayou, and canal, and the campground is built around that reality. Sites 28 through 33 and the premium waterfront spots have small piers suited for fishing or launching a kayak directly from camp. The park rents canoes and kayaks on site, and there are multiple boat launches within the park and nearby. As Dion B. puts it: "Boating, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, observation of diverse flora and fauna." Alligators are a regular presence, and posted signs at the docks warn against dangling feet over the water.
Cell coverage is minimal or nonexistent at most sites, with Verizon users reporting dead zones throughout camp and on the trails. The park does provide WiFi, though its reliability is not documented in reviews. Mosquitoes are a serious factor, particularly after rain or during warmer months. Reviewers consistently recommend cool-weather visits, and one noted that the laundry facilities carry a warning about the dark water potentially affecting white clothing.
Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available for RVs up to 50 feet. Showers, flush toilets, and a dump station round out the facility list. Some sites have shade from mature trees, though that same canopy can block awning extension. Campers interested in campgrounds near Lake Fausse Pointe State Park will find a range of options in the region, including Cypress Bayou Casino RV Park and The Camp On The Bayou.
Christy P. sums up the experience well: "This is Louisiana, you are smack dab in the middle of wetlands." This campground suits paddlers, anglers, and campers who want direct water access and are prepared for insects, limited cell service, and a landscape that changes with the rain.
Map & DirectionsLake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground is located in Louisiana near New Iberia
Public CampgroundDirections
To access the Levee Road from St. Martinville, take LA 96 to LA 679, then to LA 3083. Turn right onto Levee Road for 8 miles. There are two routes to Lake Fausse Pointe SP from I-10: (1) take Exit 115 to Henderson, heading south on LA 352; the park will be about 19 miles down the road, on the right; or (2) take Exit 121 to Butte LaRose, following LA 3177 to Butte LaRose, then turning west into LA 193 (Herman Dupuis Road), then south onto the levee road, LA 352. The park will be about 16 miles down the road, on the right. Please note that on the second route there is a pontoon bridge, just before the levee, that has a height restriction of 9.5 feet.
Address
5400 Levee Rd
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
Coordinates
30.06151672 N
91.60859228 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 56 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 41 min from Baton Rouge, LA
- 1 hr 54 min from Houma, LA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Hammond, LA
