Notable beach · Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Big Pond

Big Pond is a beach in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

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Big Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Big Pond

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Big Pond: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Big Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.21578, -89.22005. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Pond?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Big Pond?

    Nearby: Delta National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 5 km), Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 11 km), Pass A L'Outre Light (attraction, 22 km), Frank's Island Light (attraction, 26 km), South Pass Light (fort, 29 km), Fort Jackson (fort, 35 km).

    Is Big Pond worth visiting?

    Big Pond is listed as a notable beach in Louisiana on Spotwander.