State parks are a wonderful way to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. You can stay in cabins, bring your RV, or rough it out in a tent, but no matter how you choose to enjoy your camping adventure, make sure you make it a point to stay at one of these amazing Louisiana state parks:

1. Chemin-A-Haut State Park

This 503-acre state park over in Morehouse Parish is situated on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew and is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature for a day or two. Designed with children in mind, the park features two playgrounds, a wading pool, and a swimming pool. Check this article out to learn more!

2. Cypremort Point State Park

Cypremort Point State Park sits on 185 acres right on the Vermilion Bay. A fisherman’s paradise, fishermen can choose to fish on the Bay or head out to the Gulf. There’s a man-made beach that’s great for sinking your toes in, and this park has some of the most stunning sunsets you’ll ever see. Read more about Cypremort Point State Park in this article.

3. Fairview-Riverside State Park

Tucked away on the shores of the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, this tiny but mighty state park sits on 98 acres. You can tour the historic Otis House Museum, built in 1885, and then stroll down the nature trail that offers lovely views of the river. Click here for more information about this delightful state treasure.

4. Palmetto Island State Park

One of the newer additions to Louisiana State Parks, Palmetto Island State Park was established in 2010 in Vermilion Parish. There’s a boat launch for those looking to get out onto the Vermilion River, while interior lagoons are perfect for canoers and kayakers to explore. Read all about it in this article.

5. Tickfaw State Park

One unique feature of the Tickfaw State Park is that it contains four distinct ecosystems: a bottomland hardwood forest, a cypress/tupelo swamp, a mixed pine/hardwood forest, and the Tickfaw River. There are multiple hiking trails to explore, as well as a water playground that’s always a big hit with the kids. Check this article out for more info!

6. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park

This 2,700-acre man-made lake that this state park centers around offers wonderful fishing opportunities and is a popular place for water sports. Visitors can make a weekend out of it and stay in their spacious cabins, and spend their days exploring the nature trail and enjoying the water playground. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out Poverty Point to learn more about the first inhabitants of the area, thousands of years ago. Learn about the possibilities in this article!

7. Jimmie Davis State Park

Self-titled "the most beautiful state park in Louisiana", Jimmie Davis State Park sits on 294 acres on the northern shore of Caney Creek Lake, a massive 5,000-acre reservoir. Certainly, fishing is a popular past time, as well as waterskiing and other water sports. Visitors also enjoy biking through the rolling hills of the nature trails, and kids always enjoy the playground and the beach area. Read more about it in this article.

How many of these state parks have you been to? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to share photos from your adventures on the Louisiana Nature Lovers Facebook page!