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Notable beach · Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Dan Slide

Dan Slide is a beach in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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Dan Slide: 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 Dan Slide

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.

How to reach Dan Slide — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.29632, -93.13460. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dan Slide safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Dan Slide yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Dan Slide?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dan Slide?

    Nearby: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, 14 km), Lake Charles (lake, 15 km), Sam Houston Jones State Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Prien Lake Park (lake, 22 km), Calcasieu Lake (lake, 55 km), Zigler Art Museum (museum, 58 km).

    Is Dan Slide worth visiting?

    Dan Slide is listed as a notable beach in Louisiana on Spotwander.