White Sands Lake Day Beach

Sandy beach
52129 Sandstone Blvd, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA
193 miles from Lake Charles, LA
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Beach amenities

  • PlaygroundKids will have fun!
  • Public grillsGrills or fire pits
  • Picnic tablesPicnic benches available
  • AccessibilityEasy beach access
  • Gear rentalsEquipment for rent
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • ShowerPublic showers available
  • ParkingCar parking nearby
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About this beach

Warnings and hazards

Consult the official website for opening/closing hours before you go.

You will have to rent life-jackets ($2 / each) for children younger than 12.

Apparently, you need cash for gear and life-jacket rentals. 

No glass on the beach allowed.

Water shoes are a must, especially for small children.

This is a perfect place to bring your kids to and make them spend all their energy running around the beach, jumping into the water from inflatables or canoeing. 

The beach is a large sand area with huts and cabins available for rent.

The water park has everything one might need – a small parking lot, grills, canoe rentals, inflatables for the kids to jump from. Bathrooms and showers are available across from the beach. There are no lifeguards, but the staff is very attentive and helpful. 

The entrance is $15 per adult.

Beach rules

The beach has a list of simple rules for the visitors to ensure everybody has a good time:

  • No vehicles on the beach
  • No glass 
  • No litter
  • Children under 12 must wear a vest
  • No weapons
  • Children under 15 must be with an adult
  • No pets
  • No nudity
  • No open fires
  • No cussing or violence
  • No drunks

Places to stay

There aren't too many places to stay near White Sands Lake, and most visitors come to the beach for a single day only anyway. However, if you are looking for a place to spend the night there are a few options!

Berry Creek Cabins

Located within a 10-minute car ride from the beach, Berry Creek Cabins offer fully equipped spacious cabins to their guests, along with nice amenities such as an on-site pool, a nice bar, free private parking, and WIFI (also free).

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Make sure to visit their Booking.com page for more detail here.

What we loved

  • Watching our kids have a time of their lives
  • Family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Canoeing on the lake.
  • Attentive and helpful staff!

Driving time

  • 1 hour 20 minutes drive from New Orleans
  • 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Baton Rouge

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

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Blue Kamp
10159 True Light Church Road, Isabel, LA 70427, United States
2.1mi from this beach
Bed and breakfast
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Boasting a bar, a shared lounge, and a garden, Blue Kamp features accommodation in Isabel with free WiFi and garden views. This beachfront property offers access to a pool table, ping-pong and free private parking.

The bed and breakfast has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower.

The bed and breakfast offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub and children's playground. Guests at Blue Kamp can enjoy darts on site, or fishing in the surroundings.

Covington is 19.3 miles from the accommodation, while Mandeville is 27.3 miles from the property.

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Berry Creek Cabins
Fabulous
8.7
12101 George Jenkins Road East, Isabel, LA 70427, United States
2.2mi from this beach
Bed and breakfast
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Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Beachfront

Set in Isabel in the Louisiana region, Berry Creek Cabins offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

The bed and breakfast provides guests with a patio, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge.

Berry Creek Cabins offers a children's playground.

After a day of hiking or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Covington is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Mandeville is 26.1 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 51 miles from Berry Creek Cabins.

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J&D River Rentals
Fabulous
8.6
12101 George Jenkins Road East, Isabel, LA 70427, United States
2.2mi from this beach
Campsite
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Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Private beach area

Situated in Isabel, J&D River Rentals offers camping 16.8 miles from Covington and 23.6 miles from Mandeville.

Covered camper ports, rental campers, and hookups are available at J&D River Rentals. Guests will enjoy the on-site pond, water areas and party deck.

J&D River Rentals also includes a barbecue. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.

You can play darts, horseshoes and billiards at the property, and the area is popular for fishing. The area is also popular for canoeing and hiking. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 51 miles from J&D River Rentals.

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Caston Home
626 Caston Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427, United States
10.7mi from this beach
Homestay
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Family friendly home on 20 acres with small beach on 4 acre pond.
5.0
13.8mi from this beach
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Whether you need a place to rest and unwind, entertain a big, active family or get your team out of the office for the day, come enjoy this picturesque property and darling updated cottage home! Share a meal under the gazebo with a perfect view of the pond, read a book on the screened porch, or try your hand at catching a fish. Surrounded by trees, the twenty acre property feels like its own private park and is a perfect place to gather, relax or play! No Pets, please!! No crawfish boils. Contact owner for 3rd night discount.

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Visitor questions:

Question: Is there a time limit when renting the cabanas?
Asked by Linda 5 months ago
Answer: The beach cabanas are rented for 8 hours. For more details, please contact the beach administration at 985-515-0114.
Question: Do I need to pay to get in the park? And how much is the rent for beachfront tents?
Asked by RICHARD over 3 years ago
Answer: Park admission prices: adults and kids aged 12 & up - $15, kids aged 3- 11 - $10, kids aged 0-2 - free. There are no beachfront tents, only cabanas ($50-70).

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The beach is located in Franklinton, Louisiana 52129 Sandstone Blvd, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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Reviewed on: April 22, 2020
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