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| State Park Overview: |
 | Since the days of Jean and Pierre Lafitte, who carried on their notorious smuggling business in these waters, Grand Isle has been on the route of commerce and industry. French exploration of the islands and subsequent settlement of sugar plantations occurred in the 1730's. Just before the Civil War, Fort Livingston was constructed across the Barataria Pass from Grand Isle State Park. It was part of a United States defense system begun by President James Monroe and protected the Barataria approach to New Orleans.
The park's 400-foot fishing pier is one of the highlights of the park.
Today most business activity consists of shrimpers and other fishing boats carrying their cargo to New Orleans and markets throughout the area. And ever present are the offshore oil rigs dotting the horizon, busily extracting energy sources from below the Gulf, and incidentally providing superb fishing spots around their supporting structures. |
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Great Campsites
The campsites were great. Paved drive throughs on nice sized spots with plenty of grass.
Written by Kenny
21-Apr-2008
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Great size on the RV spots Wildlife is a super extra to watch
Although the Core of Enginering is redoing the levies and coastal area we very much enjoyed our stay
(name not given)
2-Jun-2008
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wonderful times we have had here !!!!!!!
We have been going o grand isle state park for about three years now my boys and i. we love it! thanks for the awesome expericence. love the prices and the nature trails! truly a must see for all! thanks again for all the memories we have now cause of tis place! rhonda guidry & fly.
Written by rhonda guidry
13-Jun-2008
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Very nice campsite
I brought two of my grandchildren, they enjoyed crabbing, fishing, and playing in the surf. Excellent RV campsite, very quiet and private
Written by brown
28-Jul-2008
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| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Grand Isle offers excellent opportunities for fishing, crabbing, sunning, camping and nature watching. Over 280 species of fish are known to make their home in the waters off the coast of Grand Isle. Brown pelicans--the state bird of Louisiana--dive into the water. Seagulls appear to float on the wind above the shore. Crabs nimbly scamper out of reach of the children chasing them with their nets.
This is Grand Isle State Park--a natural haven on the most popular barrier island off the coast of Louisiana. A beach ridge created by the action of the waves of the Gulf, Grand Isle serves as a breakwater between the Gulf and the network of inland channels that connect to the bayou tributaries of the Mississippi River. It is also the launching point for excellent deep-sea fishing adventures.
Every July, a Tarpon Rodeo attracts thousands of fishing competitors to these prolific waters offshore. Speckled trout can be caught by surf fishers year round, especially in the spring and summer. Redfish venture into the range of the surf fishermen in the fall and winter. Grand Isle State Park's 400-foot fishing pier is one of the highlights of the park, giving access to the waters of the surf fishermen without ever getting wet! |
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| Area Attractions: |
| Charter Boats --Deep-sea fishing from snapper to marlin, along with coastal and marsh fishing for speckled trout, redfish, croaker and drum, are a fisherman's idea of heaven. For more information consult local guide services.
Historic Town of Grand Isle(On the Gulf of Mexico at the end of LA 1)--Reputed to be one of the top ten fishing spots in the world, the community offers sandy beaches, crabbing, boating, swimming,surfing, birdwatching, a lighted fishing pier and great seafood.
"Old Fishin' Bridge" (Grand Isle)--This public fishing bridge is great for trout, redfish, croaker and crabbing.
Fourchon Beach(West of LA 1 on LA 3090)--Enjoy camping and surf fishing along 4 miles of public beach with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Lafourche/Terrebonne Scenic Byway(Follows historic LA 1, US 90 and LA 24)--Linking the historic Cajun cultural areas of Houma and Thibodaux, with their sugar cane and fishing industries, historic LA 1 leads visitors down through numerous fishing communities to Grand Isle .
Wisner Wildlife Management Area(10 miles South of Leeville)--Accessible onlyby boat, this 21,621-acre area offers excellent fishing,crabbing, shrimping,birding and boating.
Fort LivingstonThe ruins of this historic fort, located on Grand Terre Island across Barataria Pass from Grand Isle,are visible from Grand Isle State Park. |
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| Grand Isle State Park (P.O. Box 741, Grand Isle, LA 70358; 985-787-2559 or 1-888-787-2559) is located on the east end of Grand Isle, off LA 1 on Admiral Craig Drive. It is approximately two hours south of New Orleans. The only state-owned and operated beach on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, Grand Isle State Park offers excellent opportunities for fishing, crabbing, sunning, camping and nature watching. To reserve a campsite, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA toll free (877-226-7652). |
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