Louisiana: Cypremort Point State Park

Cypremort Point State Park, Louisiana

In early spring, Cypremort Point State Park is a serene place to be.

There's virtually no one there.




It's on a spit between Vermilion Bay and Shark Bayou.

Cypremort Point State Park, Louisiana

You can see the aftermath of mortal combat.

Cypremort Point State Park, Louisiana

Lovely park rental cabins on tall posts, which have a view of the bay and the bayou, and their own boat slips.

Cypremort Point State Park, Louisiana

Federal wetlands abut the park.

Cypremort Point State Park, Louisiana

I thought this large specimen in the groundskeeper's cart was from a savage creature. In a sense, it was, but it wasn't fauna, it was flora. Some sort of palm.

Alas, no camping in this park. But it's an easy hour drive from Lafayette, so it makes for a good day trip if you're not going to rent a cabin.