Louisiana Travel Guide - 2026
Floating Fish Camps
2026-02-18 06:36:34
THE FLOATING FISH CAMPS OF LOUISIANA
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE ON THE WATER
For generations, Louisiana’s floating fish camps have embodied the state’s connection with its waterways. Modest, weathered and utterly authentic, these raised or floating cabins drift with the tides, offering a front-row seat to Louisiana life.
In Delacroix, marshes stretch toward the horizon, camps lining the narrow bayous like weather-beaten pearls on a string. Here, mornings begin with the hum of boat motors and life moves to the rhythm of the water.
Farther inland, camps bob among towering cypress trees near Lake Verret. Rustic porches strung with hammocks and fishing poles offer peaceful views of glassy waters. At dusk the lake reflects fiery streaks of sunset as herons glide overhead.
At the edge of the Gulf, camps perched on stilts above the marsh in communities like Cocodrie, Dulac and Chauvin, their colorful exteriors faded by sun and salt. Shrimp boats and crab traps are common sights, and nights bring sea breezes through open windows.
Most of these are family properties where multiple generations gather to boil crawfish and watch football games, but rentals are available. Search Vrbo, Airbnb and even Facebook for an opportunity to experience this unique way of life.
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