Cypremort Point State Park
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Cypremort Point State Park is a public recreation area located on Vermilion Bay
Vermilion Bay
Vermilion Bay is a bay in southern Louisiana in the United States.Vermilion Bay is located in southwestern Iberia Parish and southeastern Vermilion Parish...

, Louisiana
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Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...

near the end of La. Hwy. 319. It is named for nearby Cypremort Point. Cypremort means "dead cypress" in French. The 185 acre (0.7486691 km²) park, set against a backdrop of coastal marsh, contains a half-mile stretch of man-made beach which contains picnic sites, a fishing pavilion and sailboat launch. Also, there are 6 cabins on the park grounds which may be reserved by guests. Cypremort Point is one of the few spots on the Louisiana Gulf coastline which may be accessed by road.

Water Activities

The park has a 100 foot fishing pier. Crabbing, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing are common activities.

Fauna

A visitor may see nutria, muskrat, alligator, or a number of bird species. Deer, black bear, rabbits, opossum, and red fox also make their home in the area.

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