Opportunities in Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Lake Fausse Point State Park cabins
Lafayette Region

5400 Levee Road
St. Martinville, LA 70582
United States

Hours of Operation

Site is open daily.

Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday

  • open at 6 a.m.
  • close at 10 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

  • open at 6 a.m.
  • close at 10 p.m.

Entrance Station Hours:
Sunday through Thursday

  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

OVERVIEW:

Parish: Iberia; population: 73,913

Acreage: 6,000

Established: 1974

VISITATION:

FY 2019: 19,476

FY 2018: 6,394

FY 2017: 12,978

Cabin Occupancy (18 cabins): 8.58% weekday | 56.18% weekend

Campsite Nights Occupied: 3,599

In-state Visitation: 86% Out of State Visitation 14%

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

  • Whole park concession
  • Lodging expansion
  • Timeshare
  • Rock climbing
  • Zip line
  • Restaurant
  • Concession stand/park store
  • Houseboat rentals

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:

  • Wetlands mitigation/periodic flooding
  • Limited useable acreage

OTHER:

  • Located on the Atchafalaya Basin near home site of Chitimacha Indians
  • Canoe trail for primitive camping
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