There's No Better Place To Spend Your Summer Than These 5 Hidden Louisiana Spots

When those brutal summer days are upon us, you’ve got to stay creative to find new ways to beat the heat. One of the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day in Louisiana is to find yourself near a body of water to splash around, and these awesome attractions in Louisiana are perfect for spending a day of fun in the sun. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

225 State Park Rd, Homer, LA 71040, USA

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Situated on over 600 acres, Lake Claiborne State Park is an ideal spot to spend a summer day. The cool, refreshing waters are just what you need to beat the heat, and the lovely little stretch of beach will have you thinking you’re on the Gulf Coast.

306 Beach Ln, Cypremort Point, LA 70538, USA

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If you’re in the southern part of the state, Cypremort Point State Park is a must-see this summer. Vermilion Bay has some fantastic fishing opportunities, and you can even head out to the Gulf if you’re seeking deeper waters. This is another park with a stretch of beach, and when you combine that with the epic sunsets over the bay, you get pure perfection!

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Rutherford Beach, Gulf of Mexico, Creole, LA 70632, USA

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Along the Cajun Rivera, Holly Beach tends to get all of the attention, but this hidden beach is just a short drive east of Holly Beach and is a great spot for surf fishing and sea shelling.

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200 W Kass Ln, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA

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If fishing is what you’re after, you can’t go wrong with a weekend spent renting a cabin at Bayou Log Cabins in Sulphur. Right in the heart of a 200-year-old fishing village, you can book a Speckle Trout charter or even an airboat redfish bow fishing charter and take your fishing game to entirely new levels.

Valentine Lake, Louisiana 71409, USA

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Tucked away in the hills of the Kisatchie National Forest, this 46-acre lake is just dreamy on a summer day. Surrounded by beautiful hardwoods and towering pines, take advantage of the nature trail that encircles the lake while you’re there.

Where’s your favorite spot to spend a summer day? Did it make the list? Let us know in the comments! For more summer exploration, be sure to check out these forest trails that are perfect for nature lovers looking for a little adventure.