Lafayette, Louisiana
Cypress Lake is a unique swamp-like lake located in the middle of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. It is home to alligators, turtles, and water birds.
Live alligators; cypress trees; observation deck; student union nearby.
Watch for alligators from the deck; take photos of the cypress trees; relax between classes.
Year-round.
Free (campus is public).
Benches; nearby dining.
It's rare to see a swamp ecosystem right in the middle of a university campus.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Girard Park.