Although the setting is beautiful, the property has some serious issues. So, outside at night is…read moreimpossible due to the insects which are awful. The property could use a screened porch. Inside we found lizards and large cock roaches (2-3 inch bugs) just a few but still unsettling. Deck area has multiple hornet nests as well.They do have nice kayaks, however they were full of spiders. The location is extremely hard to get delivery from anywhere and Uber's are not thrilled to come out after 5:00 as the Ferry shuts down and the driven path is through some sketchy areas. The actual bedrooms living space is beautiful but they need to do something about the bugs and the service/amenities. It's quite expensive for not having much other than the quite location. Hard to get groceries at all in the area. We were there for a wedding venue down the road... they really need to get some local establishments to deliver!

Paloma lake is the perfect weekend getaway. The scenery is beautiful and serene, and with so many…read moreoffered activities, your stay can be both peaceful and adventurous. The staff is incredibly helpful, and the accommodations are extremely well kept. Whether you want to camp, fish, canoe, or simply sit by the pool, Paloma has everything you could want and more!

I was able to book a cruise 5 days in advance for a group of 6. The communication with Mynnye was…read moregreat! She answered all of my questions and gave me all the info I needed. The captain was a pretty cool guy too. We were able to bring our own food, drinks, and music. The yacht was clean and comfortable with a very nice interior design. The sunset was beautiful and we had a great experience.

A truly remote park. Not a lot to do but it was a great spot to park and camp for the night. There…read morewas also lots of wildlife. The bathrooms were not bad. Fairly clean and had showers.

Very nice park with great RV camping. We did not use the bath/shower house. We did take advantage…read moreof the large open fields in the back of the park to play with our large dogs (off leash. They are good dogs and no one was around). Pros to this park are location to New Orleans, grill, picnic table, trash cans onsite emptied daily and campfire ring. Cons are no level sites, no individual pump station on sites, no privacy and train tracks very, very, very close by. I also don't know why they give you a gate code because they never close the gate! We stayed 5 nights and EVERY NIGHT BETWEEN 10pm and 2am trains moving and CONSTANTLY blowing their horns! I mean for 15 - 30 mins at a time constant. Besides that it was quiet. Staff is ok. Good for a few nights but I wouldn't stay here longer than 3-4 nights again.

Myrtle Grove is a great place to go fishing, duck hunting, and just see the bounty of the wetlands…read moreof Louisiana. There are crabs, ducks, gators, fish, and all sorts of other wildlife in abundance. The Marina offers supplies and live bait for your adventures. Even if you don't have a boat for a small fee you can just fish right off the docks of the Marina (and there are some huge redfish jumping all over the place around the docks). It is the only place in the area so some of the things are priced at a premium so plan accordingly. The Marina offers an excellent fish cleaning station that is so convenient that it makes it worth your while to pay the launch or dock usage fees so you don't have to do the messy job at home. Definitely one of the best places for redfish, crabs, and trout within range of a very quick drive from New Orleans. Myrtle Grove Marina video review: https://youtu.be/s8UaWHms7zg

I never forget my "chalmatian" buddy was fishing like mad and this old black guy driving an antique…read morerusted pickup truck, sitting on a 5 gallon bucket with a cane pole kept bugging him. The guy was like "wu, wu, wu, what did you use for bait"?? His stuttering got to be so bad he could hardly get the words out. He was like that attorney in "my cousin vinny". He kept asking a bunch of questions- "do, do, do, do you fish the top or the bottom?" "Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo like live bait or u, u,u, u, use beetles?" When the guy asked him "we, we, we, well how many fish did you catch?" my boy replied "5, 5, and 5. (Pointing to each of the three persons in his group as he said 5) Why!? What the fu@& do you CARE?!" and he hurled some insults about his speech and intellect... The guy didn't stutter one bit. He pulled out a badge and said "I want to know because I'm with wildlife and fisheries. You're not 5, 5, and 5- because I've been here watching you the whole time. You're 5 & 10 over the limit at $500 a fish. He is zero, and he is zero (pointing at the other two guys), so could you please sign this citation and I'll see you Monday morning at the courthouse on canal st. with your $5000 fine!!" We all liked to die when the guy lost his "disabled act". Everyone let their guard down partially because we were in a place where you pay, think there's some type of protection, but nope!

This place is truly a hidden gem in the East. The trails go deep into the swamp where the flora and…read morefauna is abundant. The welcome center has a lot of information about the ecosystem in the area, which is helpful. It's a great place to take the kiddos or even a date for a little time outside of the city. It's advised to either go very early or later in the afternoon but check the hours because it closes around 4 or 5pm if I recall correctly.

I came back recently so I could walk around a bit. The trails are nice. The new paintings on the…read morewindows of the visitor center are nice. Great walking trails! Well maintained, well marked. The visitor center was a wealth of information and the park rangers were friendly and helpful. I would recommend to anyone in the area.

This place is amazing! Not far from good fishing either. This place has everything you need to have…read morea perfect day on the water and if you are lucky you can book a trip with Miles to take you out on the water!

The end of the Earth is two and a half hours south of Hopedale, by car, but you can get there…read morequicker if you launch from Hopedale Marina. Hopedale is set alongside Bayou La Loutre, an earlier course of the Mississippi River, and, following the bayou across the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), fishermen easily reach Stump Lagoon, Muscle Bay and other hot spots in the Biloxi State Wildlife Management Area. A note about MRGO: the artificial waterway was always an environmental and financial failure, and thankfully, it was "de-authorized" and dammed in 2009 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But access to the southeast side of the channel from Hopedale is missed, as it provided quick and easy access for boaters headed into Lake Athanasio, Eloi or Black Bays, and of course, Breton Sound. The boat ride to get outside is a bitch, and these days, we're just as likely to fish Lake Jean Louis Robin, Lake Coquille or Grand Pass as we are to wend our way to those other spots. A final note: don't try to launch on Opening Day of duck season if you're not hunting ducks. My buddy Keith and I fished out of a private camp near Hopedale Marina one November, without having checked the calendar, and we found the pre-dawn road to Hopedale choked with boat-towing pickups, each full of heavily armed men who'd been awake for hours and who were anxious to shoot stuff. Better to wait a day or two.

I love that I have this park to walk in. There is so much nature to see from alligators to…read morepelicans. I am waiting to snatch a turtle, hehe. There is a nice walking path for you to exercise or bird watch, I always see people doing that. There are plenty of activities such as exercise classes, canoeing/kayaking, a playground, track and field, football, tennis, archery, and swimming. This is a really great park and I enjoy visiting it during my lunch break.

Nord does an excellent job with providing many recreational activities for all ages!! I am always…read moreimpressed with the classes they offer and how nice the staff is. This particular location is unique as it offers canoeing, family camping and archery! I brought my daughter to try the archery today and it was pretty neat. All ages were there, I'd say 50/50 adults and children. There are regular park amenities such as playgrounds, basketball courts, trails, and I think I saw an indoor pool. We loved all the greenery and even saw a wild bunny. We talked to 4 separate staffers in different parts of the park and they were all kind and helpful. We will definitely be back!