Lake Peigneur
Lake Peigneur is a brackish lake in the U.S. state of Louisiana, 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) north of Delcambre and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) west of New Iberia, near the northernmost tip of Vermilion Bay. You will find it 26 mi southwest of Henderson. Worth the trip, Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium is 17 mi off.
A lake, 26 mi southwest of Henderson
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 295K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Plan a visit to Lake Peigneur around the weather below.
Lake Peigneur
Lake Peigneur is a brackish lake in the U.S. state of Louisiana, 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) north of Delcambre and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) west of New Iberia, near the northernmost tip of Vermilion Bay. With a maximum depth of 200 feet (60 meters), it is the deepest lake in Louisiana. Its name comes from the French word "peigneur", meaning "one who combs."
It had been a 10-foot-deep (3 m) freshwater lake, popular for recreation, until human activity caused an unusual disaster on November 20, 1980, that changed its structure and the surrounding land.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 1,124 acres
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 295K a year
Lodging near Lake Peigneur
The closest lodging is in Henderson (4) and Sunset (3).
- 1Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
- 2Jungle Gardens
- 3Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
Henderson
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,594 people
26 mi northeast of Lake Peigneur
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Lake Peigneur | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 1,594 | $94K |
| Cecilia | 26 mi north | 40 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,742 | — |
| Sunset | 30 mi north | 45 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,194 | $206K |
| Baldwin | 27 mi east | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,676 | $129K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Lake Peigneur with these
More places people know lie within 63 miles.
56 mi Stadium & arenaTiger Stadium
57 mi MuseumUSS Kidd
117 mi Stadium & arenaCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium36 mi Park & preserveSpaceX Starbase, Louisiana
27 mi GardenJungle Gardens
56 mi Stadium & arenaPete Maravich Assembly Center62 mi Theme parkBlue Bayou and Dixie Landin'
314 mi MuseumLongfellow-Evangeline State Historic SitePhoto credits
Tiger Stadium: Daniel Foster, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Kidd: Cobatfor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jungle Gardens: Skb8721, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pete Maravich Assembly Center: Spatms, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site: Mike (msm62166), CC BY 2.0
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Asked about Lake Peigneur
What town is Lake Peigneur near?
Henderson, LA, about 26 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Lake Peigneur?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 62–81°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Peigneur?
Lafayette Regional (LFT), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 103 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Peigneur?
Henderson (26 mi, 4 places to stay) and Sunset (30 mi, 3 places to stay).
Questions for Henderson
People in Henderson have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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