A quiet Gulf beach east of Cameron, reached down Rutherford Beach Road.
Beach, pool & splash
See it on the parks map →- Beach
Primitive camping
See it on the camping map →Free camping on the sand at Rutherford Beach south of Creole, for tents and RVs. Porta-potties, dumpsters and a water spigot at the entrance, no hookups; the sheriff patrols daily.
- Price
- Free
- Tent sites
- Beach
- Fishing
- Restrooms
Rates change, and many RV parks fill up with long-stay workers; call ahead, and use the report link at the foot of this page if something is out of date.
Bank fishing
See it on the boat launch map →Rustic Gulf beach at the end of Rutherford Beach Road off LA 82, used for surf fishing and crabbing along the road. Only port-o-lets and an outdoor shower; free camping on the sand.
- Water
- Gulf of Mexico near the Mermentau River mouth
- Fresh or salt
- Saltwater
- Cost
- Free
- Bank fishing
- Restrooms
- Camping
Storms close ramps without notice and fishing rules change with the season; check the state wildlife department’s rules before you go, and use the report link at the foot of this page if something is out of date.
A quiet Gulf beach near the mouth of the Mermentau River, reached by Rutherford Beach Road south of LA 82. Free camping on the sand is allowed and pets are welcome.
- Cost
- Free
- Run by
- Cameron Parish Police Jury
- Free
- Birding
- Swimming
- Shelling
- Dogs allowed
- Fishing
- Camping
Storms and high water close beaches, boardwalks and refuge roads without notice; check with whoever runs it before a long drive, and use the report link at the foot of this page if something is out of date.
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