Promised Land Scenic Byway
Visitor Services
Located between New Iberia and St. Martinville is 30-acre Belmont Campgrounds. It offers 200 campsites, large pavilion rental, barbecue pits, a nature trail, fishing, playground, dump station, bathroom facilities and paddleboat.
A vast strip of wild woodlands in Breaux Bridge, the Atchafalaya Basin is inhabited by thousands of different species of animals and plants. Tours of the Basin are available through several companies, including McGees Landing in Henderson (318-228-8519), Angelles Atchafalaya Boat Tours in Henderson (318-228-8567), Pelican Aviation in New Iberia (318-367-1401), and Airboat Tours in Loreauville (318-229-4457).
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Fees No fees and tolls. |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Only nature trails like the one in Belmont Campgrounds are available in the area. |
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Camping There are places to camp along this byway. |
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Food There are places to buy food along this byway. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available. |
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Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway. |
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Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway. |
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Retail There are places to shop along this byway. |
NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.
Restrictions
No restrictions, all public access.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
Anytime of year.
- High Season
Spring and summer when fishing, camping and sightseeing are at its best.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Promised Land Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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