

Things are really heating up along the Texas/Louisiana border, and temperatures are reaching well past 100 degrees with alarming frequency. If you’re anything like us, you need a swimming pool after walking to the mailbox, so with that in mind, we’ve compiled a short list of our top three spots around Sulphur and Lake Charles for a cold dip. Ready to dive in? Read on!
Holly Beach
Just a short drive down Hwy 27 sits our favorite little beach destination, Holly Beach. Though this location took some hard hits from hurricanes in the past few decades, it’s still got the charm we love and the cold water we need. The beach is wide and spacious, with plenty of room to stretch out, take in the sights and sounds, and let your troubles fade away. Nicknamed the “Cajun Riviera”, this small beachfront community will keep you coming back again and again.
Rutherford Beach
Just down the road is our next top cool down spot, Rutherford Beach. This prime camping and fishing destination is loaded with wildlife and lots of space to pitch a tent, drop a picnic blanket, or set up some folding chairs in the surf and let the waves wash your worries away. The beach is kept very clean as glass isn’t allowed, there are trash receptacles and restrooms at the entrance, and it’s absolutely free to visit and camp for as long as you like. It’s also wide and long, so there’s plenty of room to make space between yourself and other beach-goers. If you’re looking for a peaceful, quiet location, this is the place.
Artesian Springs Resort
If freshwater swimming is what you’re looking for, look no further than Artesian Springs Resort, just outside Newton, TX. Just a short drive from Sulphur, this outdoor destination has camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming. There’s even RV sites with power and water for the glamping inclined. We like this location for its seclusion, but mainly for its spring-fed natural swimming hole and large, comfortable sandy beach. There’s plenty of shade, a large water slide, and a seasonal snack bar on the property as well. Take a dip in the swimming hole, then relax under the pines and enjoy.
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