Louisiana Swimming Holes

Louisiana has 4 named swimming holes on record across 4 counties. Types include lake coves and creek pools. 1 needs a hike. 1 has a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 4 of 4 swimming holes

Name Water type Access Fee Status
Chicot State Park Evangeline Parish
Development Lake cove Access 22 mi hike Fee – Status No closure on file
False River Pointe Coupee Parish
Development Lake cove Access paved road Fee Morrison Parkway public launch is free; other private launches around the lake may charge a launch fee. Status Closure or warning on file
Kisatchie Bayou Natchitoches Parish
Development Creek pool Access gravel road Fee $2 day-use fee; $2 per single campsite per night Status No closure on file
Lake Claiborne Claiborne Parish
Development Lake cove Access – Fee – Status No closure on file
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Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in Louisiana?

4 named swimming holes are on record: Chicot State Park, False River, Kisatchie Bayou, and Lake Claiborne.

Are any swimming holes in Louisiana closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for False River. Each page has the dated detail.

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