Calling all nature lovers! Spending a day enjoying the great outdoors is always a renewing experience. When the urge to hit Louisiana’s natural side strikes, head on over to Palmetto Island State Park, one of the most underrated state parks in Louisiana. Let’s check it out.

Welcome to Palmetto Island State Park.
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You’ll find this little slice of paradise in Abbeville. The address is 19501 Pleasant Road, Abbeville, LA 70510.
Located on the Vermilion River, Palmetto Island State Park is ideal for those days you just want to get away from it all.
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One of the newer state parks in Louisiana, this 1,300-acre park opened to the public in 2010.
During the warmer months, the water playground is a popular hang-out for kids of all ages.
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Keep this in mind for the summer! The water playground is open from May until September.
However, Palmetto Island State Park is beautiful year-round.
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Noted for its abundance of palmettos, the park’s nature trail is one of the best ways to view the park.
The 1.5-mile loop trail is full of beautiful scenery.
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You’ll traverse through a coastal bottomland hardwood forest with glimpses of swamps and marshes along the way.
You might even find a perfect little fishing spot.
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Bring your rod and see if you can catch yourself some dinner.
There are many other ways to enjoy the park.
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You can rent a canoe or bring your own and launch right into the river.
The paddle trail will show you a whole new side of the park.
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There's something so soothing about quietly paddling around Louisiana's waterways.
You might even see some wildlife.
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In addition to the gators, turtles, and wading birds that call the area home, the park is also home to many different critters, so keep your eyes peeled!
If you'd like to extend your stay, there are plenty of options.
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The park has several RV and primitive campsites, as well as six cabins available to rent.
Whether you spend a few hours or an entire weekend here, you're sure to leave with a new appreciation for Louisiana's state parks.
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They're full of some of the most beautiful scenery in the state, that's for sure!

For more information, including camper rates and availability, check out their website, and be sure to give them a follow on Facebook.

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Palmetto Island State Park, 19501 Pleasant Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510, USA