Notable beach · Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Jackass Bay

Jackass Bay is a beach in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

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Jackass Bay: 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 Jackass Bay

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 Jackass Bay: tips

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

How to reach Jackass Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.13822, -89.13204. 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 Jackass Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jackass Bay?

    Nearby: Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Frank's Island Light (attraction, 13 km), Pass A L'Outre Light (attraction, 14 km), Delta National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 17 km), South Pass Light (fort, 18 km), Fort Jackson (fort, 50 km).

    Is Jackass Bay worth visiting?

    Jackass Bay is listed as a notable beach in Louisiana on Spotwander.