Lake Fausse Pointe
United States, Louisiana
Lake Fausse Pointe
LocationUnited States, Louisiana
RegionLouisiana
TypeState Park
Coordinates30.0620°, -91.6102°
Established1974
Area24.28
Nearest CitySt. Martinville (18 mi)
Major CityLafayette (34 mi)
About Lake Fausse Pointe
This 6,000-acre natural wonderland serves as a gateway to America's largest river swamp, the Atchafalaya Basin. Ancient bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss create a hauntingly beautiful landscape accessible via boardwalks and a 7-mile canoe trail.