Cypress Lake (Lafayette, Louisiana)
General data
- Name: Cypress Lake (Lafayette, Louisiana)
- Water system: Vermilion River (Vermilion Bay tributary)
- Water type: Artificial lake
- Progression: Vermilion River (Vermilion Bay tributary) -> Vermilion Bay (Louisiana) -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Cypress Lake is a 0.8 ha swamp-like lake in the heart of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus that started as a prehistoric bison wallow. Today it is a unique university landmark that is a habitat for native irises, alligators, turtles, birds and fish, as well as a hangout for students and a point of interest for tourists visiting Lafayette, Louisiana. Cypress Lake is casually called "The Swamp," which is also the nickname of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football stadium, officially named Cajun Field.