Spring into St. Martin

In Cajun Country, adventure awaits around every corner.

Winter is coming to an end, so laissez les bon temps rouler ! Springtime is the perfect season to get out and explore all that St. Martin Parish has to offer. The warmer weather coaxes the vibrant local culture and the particular natural beauty of the area—two of Louisiana’s most precious resources—into full bloom, with displays that enchant locals and tourists alike. Festival season is heating up, chefs and musicians have their best numbers at the ready, and some of the region's most pristine swampland is ready to introduce you to scenery, soundscapes, and wildlife like you’ve never experienced before.

Skip the hotel and sleep with mystical waters in your backyard, all without sacrificing modern amenities. St. Martin’s favorite camping facilities feature convenient access not only to the wonder of the Louisiana wetlands but also to local cultural waypoints, entertainment, and events, making them the perfect home base for road-tripping families and curious adventurers. Cajun Palms RV Resort, Frenchman’s Wilderness Campground, Poche’s Fish-N-Camp RV Park, and Catfish Heaven all offer safe and friendly options for recreational refuge, from cozy cabins to full hookup RV parking.

Wherever you set up camp, there’s an Acadiana adventure waiting around every corner. The great outdoors is calling, whether you’re listening for the chorus of spring birdsong in the Cypress Island Preserve or the roar of an airboat in the Atchafalaya Basin, as it skims along with its unparalleled views of the bayou’s mysteries.

If sloshing around so much wetland is making you thirsty, take a pass on sipping the swamp water and drink in the waterfront views—and some of the area’s best craft beer—from the patio of Bayou Teche Brewing Company. On Saturdays, fuel up for the rest of your weekend by catching Buck and Johnny’s world-famous Zydeco Breakfast (formerly held at Café des Amis) or the Cajun Jam at the Joie de Vivre Café in Breaux Bridge. Go ahead and take seconds; you’ll dance it off anyway.

A stay in St. Martin highlights the beauty of the state in a way no other area can quite capture, intertwining the living landscape with the culture and vivacity of the people who call it home. So pull up your own little slice of Southwest Louisiana paradise, make yourself comfortable, and watch St. Martin come alive this spring. Visit cajuncountry.org to start planning.