Honey Island Swamp, LA

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An alligator in a grassy area.
A calm water body with reflections of tall grasses and a cloudy sky.
A swampy area with tall trees and water reflecting the sky.
A person feeding a black pig through a metal railing.
A flooded forest with fallen trees and Spanish moss.

Get to know Honey Island Swamp and its surrounding areas with wildlife encounters, recreational activities, and unique local experiences.

Honey Island Swamp is an ideal destination for outdoor and scenery travelers. You can explore the nearby Infinity Science Center to learn about science, or visit the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge to experience wildlife in a natural setting. For leisure, Skater's Paradise offers recreational activities nearby. If you're looking for something to do, consider playing a round at Oak Harbor Golf Club, catching a show at Slidell Little Theater, or shopping at Fremaux Town Center. The natural features around include the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, popular for family tourism, and Eden Isle, known for its outdoor scenery.

While you're in Honey Island Swamp, take time to visit some of the nearby areas, each with its unique character. Pearlington is recognized for outdoor and romantic experiences. Additionally, Bay St. Louis offers beach activities and romance, featuring Bridges Golf Club and local theaters such as the Bay St. Louis Little Theater. Slidell also provides family-friendly outdoor experiences, with attractions like Camp Salmen Nature Park and shopping options at Northshore Square Mall. Each nearby area presents opportunities to explore and enjoy the surroundings.

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

3.5 out of 5
711 Hollywood Blvd Bay St Louis MS
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$54 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Bay St Louis. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport

Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport

2.5 out of 5
103 Live Oak Drive Diamondhead MS
$70 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$76 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Diamondhead. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (832 reviews)
"Will stay again and love the customer services !"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Diamondhead I-10/Gulfport
Quality Inn Slidell I-10

Quality Inn Slidell I-10

2.5 out of 5
794 E I 10 Service Rd Slidell LA
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$69 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Slidell. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Skater's Paradise and Rue Rochelle ...
8/10 Very Good! (700 reviews)
"It's an older, run-down property. What else can I say?"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

Quality Inn Slidell I-10
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Drackett House by Whiskey Properties

Drackett House by Whiskey Properties

2.5 out of 5
130 Carroll Ave Bay St Louis MS
Stay at this vacation home in Bay St Louis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor and 100 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"It was awesome!!! The only problem (which was no big deal) was sheets were left in the dryer and half drank Coke left in fridge. Beautiful place!!! Love it!! Will be back!!!!"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Drackett House by Whiskey Properties
Charming 3-bedroom historic cottage in Bay Saint Louis with public beach access

Charming 3-bedroom historic cottage in Bay Saint Louis with public beach access

Bay Saint Louis MS
Stay at this cottage in Bay St Louis. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum and Bay St. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

Charming 3-bedroom historic cottage in Bay Saint Louis with public beach access
Carroll House Cottages

Carroll House Cottages

3 out of 5
304 Carroll Avenue Bay St Louis MS
Stay at this cottage in Bay St Louis. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor and 100 Men D.B.A. Hall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"This cottage is super cute. Don’t expect a new modern and shiny home, it’s quaint for what it is. Host left some yummy teas and mints on my bed when I arrived which was a welcomed and kind gift. The bed is super soft and comfortable which I greatly appreciated."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

Carroll House Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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