French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot is located in Louisiana
29.96069448 N
90.07117967 W
Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.
It's not a bad deal, if you want to visit the French Quarter. $20 for 24 hours parking. It's a parking lot, nothing more. Just know that it's not free.
Short walk to the French Quarter, and next to St. Louis cemetery #1. Nearby Chevron station has inexpensive hot coffee, and bathrooms are at the nearby visitor center. The lot is fenced and well lit. There is a parking lot attendant, and one night there was a cop car. Seems very safe.
Cost is $10 a night (24 hours), unless you take up more than one parking space, then you have to pay for each parking space you occupy. On weekends and for special events, the price is $20 for 24 hours.
I don't write reviews so much. But I can tell you this is a great place to park for 24 hours and pay $10 during the week and $20 for the weekend. It is well worth it when traveling the French district and spending time here.
We’re in a small Rv. Pulled in about 3:30. Got settled in. Noticed a tall man in white with hoody running. Heard car alarm, saw another man dressed the same. Both got into a white vehicle driven by a third person and they drove quickly away.
We’re going to spend the money for the Rv park.
We stayed here for one night. Location is great, walking distance to French Quarter. We've been parking next to four other RVs and felt safe. Police was parking next to us the ehole night. Maybe just these night. ;-) There are no facilities here, so make sure, your RV is well equipped. There is some noise you have to deal with, tuned cars, helicopters etc.
Stayed here for 4 days! If you can get past the parking lot aspect of it, it’s great. We walked everywhere, felt safe and enjoyed the city. Just make sure you pay, they’re paying attention. Dont download the app to pay either, the machine in the lot is way cheaper.
Felt completely safe! You’re five minutes from the French Quarter. You’re not going to get robbed. That’s ridiculous. Met some other wonderful van lifers. No amenities so bring water and portable potty if you have it. Enjoy! It’s only $10 for overnight stay!
If for any reason you reach the Crescent City and can’t find a suitable spot to park your mobile camping domicile, then have a look here at French Quarter Public Parking, located just a short walking distance from all of the revelry on Bourbon Street. And hey, while $5 for 10 hours or $10 for 24 hours isn’t a bad rate for a car, it will run you $50 to park your RV/Camper here in the center of The Big Easy, although I can’t imagine you’ll find a slice of pavement that is cheaper and that provides easier access to all of the fun that awaits you just a handful of blocks away. That said, be weary of the inherent security concerns with being parked this close to the center of a main city center that is known for its fair share of vandalism and theft.
What’s nearby? Lehman Park & Playgrounds as well as Marais Playground are just a short stroll away, perfect for taking your furry four-legged friends for a jaunt. G&M Electric Pump is less than a block away in case you have any engine or maintenance issues that you need remedied. French Quarter Food Mart and Gloria’s Grocery are small neighborhood operations that will provide you with basic sundries and groceries in a pinch, in case you don’t want to move your vehicle.
Local dining options include: I-Tal Garden or E’Co for Vegan options if that’s your thing, Fritai for some decent Haitian food in a cozy setting, Sidney’s Snowballs for some cold relief on a hot and humid day, Treme Coffeehouse to get your caffeine on or Candlelight Lounge for some nice stiff martinis.
While scoring criteria may vary from one person to the next, here are the 5 most important criteria that informed my rating of this overnight location: convenience (EZ on- and off-access), safety & security, quality (of facilities), peace & quiet and amenities (either on-site or nearby). Here’s how I ranked this particular overnight spot:
Convenience: 4
Safety & Security: 3
Quality: 3
Peace & Quiet: 3
Amenities: 4
Overall, I scored this location a 3.
Happy Overnighting!
I won’t glamorize it. This is a great spot to get robbed.
**This review is for the public parking lot near the French Quarter, not the RV park that is 2 blocks away. I've submitted a correction to the Dyrt 3 times now to update the name of the RV park from French Quarter Public Parking to French Quarter RV Resort, hopefully it will go through this time. **
This is a prime spot if you want to check out NOLA!!!
Huge lot near French Quarter with Cemetery #1 across the street. There are a couple kiosks to pay at. If you are in anything from a van to a huge class A this is a good spot. This lot offers 24 hr parking AND when you are paying it asks for how many days! We stayed 4 during Mardi Gras and the lot wasn't even full even on the weekend before Fat Tuesday.
The lot offers no amenities other than dry camping. There is a visitor's center that has a bathroom but closed at night. Two blocks away is the French Quarter RV Park that is $100+/night and double that during Mardi Gras so the $50/night for RV parking in this lot was IDEAL! To top it off during the weekend it was even cheaper for "special event parking" so we only paid $30/night on Saturday and $20/Sunday!! Regular rate though for RV is $50/night. Vans or rigs fitting in one spot only pay $10/night.
The lot is walking distance to French Quarter and there is a police station near by and they patrol the lot. Did not feel unsafe here at all and met some other campers while there. It's like being in a friendly campground without hook ups. We even walked back to our rig after midnight and did not feel unsafe at all. Will definitely be staying here every time we come to New Orleans!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to camp at French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot?
Camping at French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot can cost between $10.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.
What is the elevation of French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot?
French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot is located at 2 feet.
Does French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot have wifi?
No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot does not have wifi.
Is there cell phone reception at French Quarter Public Parking - Basin Lot?
According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.
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