Palmetto Island State Park is one of the best places to experience an authentic outdoors Louisiana experience. The state park is located alongside the Vermilion River and is filled with palmetto plants, after which the park is named. There is a boat launch which gives you access to the river for boating and fishing. You can also choose to go kayaking or canoeing through one of the interior lagoons. Camping at Palmetto Island State Park is an extraordinary experience; there are 96 RV camping sites, 20 tent camping sites, and six vacation cabins which are fitted with full kitchens, bathrooms, a screened-in porch and a fireplace to stay warm during the chilly winter evenings.

Address: 19501 Pleasant Road, Abbeville, LA 70510, Phone: 337-893-3930

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