With all of this heat, we know that you are looking for an amazing way to cool off this summer. Here at Only in Louisiana, we have just the place for you. We've found the swimming spot in Louisiana that has the clearest, most pristine water in Louisiana: Kisatchie Bayou. This idyllic spot is going to have you packing up your car for a trip right now.
For a truly fantastic day in the water with the whole family, visit Kisatchie Bayou.
You can find Kisatchie Bayou within the Kisatchie Ranger District in Central Louisiana. It's located off of the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway, you will then see the Bayou Camp sign, to turn east on FH 59. From FH 59, turn south onto Forest Road 321 until you reach the end of Forest Road 366. The last stretch there is a dirt road, and there is some parking areas near the bayou.
Many consider this the best water playground in the entire state.
There are some unique landforms here, including moving water rapids through the summer--rare in Louisiana.
There is also some lovely sand areas for those that prefer to lounge in the sun.
The beach here is truly a hidden gem.
There are sandstone rocks here that create the rapids and small falls here.
Over the years, people have moved stones to create a "jacuzzi" area to lounge in.
There's also some rope swings a little up the way where it is deep enough to jump in!
This is technically allowed, but I won't tell anyone if you don't.
So go ahead and visit this amazing natural area hiding in the middle of the state.
We know you are going to fall in love with it as much as we have.
Doesn't this place look amazing? We think it's one of the best places to go swimming in all of Louisiana. Let us know if you have been there before. And if you're looking for more swimming spots in Louisiana, check out our article on swimming holes here.
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