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Palmetto Island

Palmetto Island is a small island located in the Vermilion River in Abbeville, Louisiana. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. The island is also home to a variety of plants, including cypress trees, palmetto palms, and other native vegetation. The island is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. Visitors can also explore the island's history, as it was once home to a Native American settlement.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Vermilion River)
• Rec Hall
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Road Biking Trails

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Internet

• WiFi at Overnite Sites
• WiFi at Park

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (96)
• Max Length (65)
• Gravel Sites (96)
• 20 Amp
• 30 Amp
• Water (96)
• Electric (96)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (30 x 65)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Courtney Harrington

May 19, 2025

Awesome place to take the family! Love the nature trails, splash pad/park with access to shade, the picnic tables, accessible/spacious bathrooms with dressing rooms! Just a great place all the way around. Love it here’

L. Rocha

May 06, 2025

Nice place to spend a day in nature. About 40 mins from downtown Laffy. Went specifically for birding in early May and was disappointed with variety of species - I heard the warbler but was never able to spot it. Nice for hiking and facilities/splash park though.

Anu Day

February 26, 2025

Beautiful palmetto palms throughout the park. We have never before seen such a landscape. Camping area is well laid out with adequate privacy. Staff was helpful. Would highly recommend this park.

Susanne Pekrul

February 06, 2025

Stayed early February. It's perfect for riding bikes. Sites large! Truly beautiful. We were not able to do too much of the trails due to so much water no mater which trail you took, but MILES to ride our bikes. We had a great time. Visiting the Tabasco Factory and Avery Island Jungle Garden was the most wonderful surprise. TRULY beautiful.

Kara Mazzarisi

June 08, 2024

The park is beautiful!! It's $3 a person ages 3-65. The splash pad is big & clean. They have restrooms and places to get changed and are also kept very clean!! There are ponds to fish at one is a little walk from the splash pad. We could see the fish popping up from the water. They had picnic tables out by the pond and also by the splash pad. Great family day outside. They also offer camping and some hiking trails.

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