8 Refreshing Natural Pools You’ll Definitely Want To Visit This Summer In Louisiana
It’s certainly no secret that Louisiana summers can be brutally hot. One of the best ways to beat the heat during these long summer days is by spending your afternoons swimming in one of our many lakes, ponds, rivers, and bayous that fill up our great state. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite natural swimming holes in Louisiana:

Not only is this a popular fishing destination, Cypremort Point State Park also offers a wonderful little stretch of beach that you can sink your toes into and float in the bay.

This popular swimming spot in Chatham is a lovely spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
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Tubing down this river has been a favorite summer activity of locals for years, but there are also several swimming opportunities, like the Bogue Chitto State Park.
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This hidden gem in Morgan City is a picture-perfect way to spend your day. Bring some inflatable tubes and float out on the water for a relaxing afternoon.

Silver Creek Campground over in Mt. Hermon offers endless outdoor adventures, and swimming in the cool refreshing water is just one of them.

The clear, refreshing waters of this ox-bow lake in Tensas Parish is quite the popular summer attraction for those living in the northeastern part of the state.

Located in Homer in northern Louisiana, Lake Claiborne is a great little swimming spot that offers the refreshing shade from the trees and a nice little sandbar.

The beach over at Fontainebleau State Park is always popular this time of year. The water is surprisingly shallow and the views are amazing!
Where’s your favorite swimming hole in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!
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