Lake Bruin State Park
Louisiana State Park
Lake Bruin State Park entrance fee
$3 per adult — $3 per person Free for seniors (62 & older) Free for children (3 & under)
Lake Bruin State Park hours
Site is open daily.
Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday
open at 6 a.m.
close at 10 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
open at 6 a.m.
close at 10 p.m.
Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lake Bruin State Park
Once a 1928 fish hatchery, this compact park opens onto more than 3,000 acres of Lake Bruin water for boating, waterskiing and year-round bass fishing. Three piers and a boat launch put the whole lake within reach, with campsites and cabins to stay over.
Things to do
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🏨 Lodge
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
More Louisiana state parks with cabins · pets allowed · swimming
Camping options
- 12 Premium Campsites
- 36 Improved Campsites
- Standard Cabins
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Pavilion — $70/day · Reserve
Contact
Phone318-766-3530
Address201 State Park Road, St. Joseph, LA 71366
Upcoming events at Lake Bruin State Park
Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Lake Bruin State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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