The camping landscape around Abbeville, Louisiana spans several established campgrounds catering to varied styles from tent sites to RV hookups and cabins. Palmetto Island State Park Campground, located about 10 miles south of Abbeville, serves as the primary developed camping area in the region with both RV and tent camping options. Other nearby facilities include Abbeville RV Park within city limits and several private campgrounds extending toward Lafayette and New Iberia. Most developed sites in the area provide electric hookups and water access, with many offering full RV services including sewer connections and dump stations.
Weather conditions in southern Louisiana significantly impact camping experiences, with high humidity and temperatures during summer months. Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though bug activity increases dramatically during warmer seasons. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays at Palmetto Island State Park, which tends to fill with local visitors. The region's flat terrain provides easy access to most camping areas, with paved or gravel roads leading to established sites. Cell service is generally available throughout the area, though coverage may vary at more remote locations. According to one visitor, "Palmetto Island State Park is very secluded and quiet with spacious sites, but bugs were awful. Screen porches around restrooms provide protection."
Campers report positive experiences with the natural surroundings at Palmetto Island State Park, which features bottomland hardwood forests and several walking trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with visitors mentioning alligator, deer, and opossum sightings. The park includes both canoe/kayak trails and fishing opportunities in the small lakes. Weekend activity increases substantially at most area campgrounds, with locals often hosting crawfish boils and gatherings. As one camper noted, "We stayed on a Thursday and it was fine, but by Friday the crowds started to arrive. We learned many locals frequent this campground, with groups being a bit rowdy and playing music very loud." Most RV parks in the area cater primarily to travelers seeking convenient access to Abbeville and Lafayette, offering basic amenities rather than destination experiences.
"A good camping state park and far away from civilization. Large sites very private.Good equipments. For being over 65, I had a rebate of 45$...! The closest town is Abbeville, a nice little town."
"Located south of Abbeville, LA, in a swampy region. They honor National Park Pass with half price sites. Water and electric adequate. No sewer. Washers and dryers available. Splash pad."
"Be careful though in picking your spots because some are in the way back and have no trees, which could be brutal in a Louisiana summer. Nice playground for kids, mini-golf, and clean laundry mat. "
"It has a lovely pond/ lake that the sites are situated around. It has easy access from the highway."
$37 / night
"The campground is level well maintained and a perfect spot to stop when traveling on I-10 in Louisiana. We will be back."
"There’s a gas station in walking distance. Quiet and peaceful."
"This park is nestled in Abbeville, Louisiana. It is just down the road from Shucks oyster bar and a Catholic Church. It’s pretty quiet."
"Conveniently located near the sports complex for weekend tournaments. Very family oriented!! We will stay again in the future."
"We visited for a softball tournament and the location is perfect, less than a mile from the complex. The park was well kept. There is a small fishing pond so bring a pole."
$45 / night
"New, clean, level, convenient to shopping and dining, great for walking or dog walking, next to huge sports complex but quiet."
"You are drop off your garbage in the dumpster on your way driving out of the park or set it out by the road and it will get picked up. The RV Park was built next to the entrance to the St."
$35 - $39 / night
"My wife and are traveling for work and found this gem off the highway. Mr. Jason is incredibly communicative and helpful. There are plenty of shaded spots and windbreaks from all directions."
"The website directs you to book your site online, but when we tried to do that, every single site showed as being available, which didn’t seem right to me, so we decided to just drive to the park first"
$30 / night
"If you are looking for a unique Louisiana experience, you found it!"
"Nice walking paths and a really interesting nature center. Not many amenities, but it's clean and quiet. They have a shower house that is not entirely reliable."
"While not the best kept up park, the attached nature center, miles of paths, and nearby attractions make this a recurring stop for us. The price is great, as well."
$45 - $65 / night
"Outside of that, I’m sure this park is amazing when there aren’t restrictions in place. There were some full timers there and they were so nice and welcoming."
TravelerThey have only had RV camping for about 4 years. Drive-Thru concrete pads with full hookup. Very clean and nice. Cool breeze in February and a very quiet place. Wi-Fi is weak and we have not tried the showers or restroom. Once this place is discovered it will be hard to get a campsite unless you reserve ahead of time.
TravelerTheir website says the rate is $40 but when you get there, it's $47+ dollars. 30 amp hookup had a negative ground and was unusable. There is not a sewer dump at each site but there are places scattered throughout the campground where you can dump. The lady at the store is very nice but the campground is not.
TravelerWe camped here in late february, and the park is absolutely beautiful. Restrooms are clean, hot showers and nicely spaced sights. Driveway was flat and level.
TravelerFull hookups, shower, pool, dog park for $45 on I-10. Bonus is that they have a full breakfast for you on weekends. One review said the sites were small, but they're not. They're average size.
GuideSpaces are cramped but slides don't touch. Spaces are long enough for a 44' fifth wheel and enough room to park the truck. Nice amenities like a dog park, laundry, community pavilion with weekend activities, pool, etc. Staff is very friendly and everything is kept up well and is clean.
ScoutFull RV hookup 30/50 amp power. $15 a night. Most of the surrounding land is own by energy company and posted. Town is about 20 miles away. We stayed several nights wait out the cold.
ScoutThe host are very nice. There were individual warmed bathrooms with showers. Full connections available. There’s a gas station in walking distance. Quiet and peaceful.
TravelerI'm unsure about this pin.Drop.There is a little park right before the pin drop and a boat launch after the pin drop. I stayed at the boat launch. It cost the $2. I parked under the light and slept like a baby. Just a parking lot for trucks. Using the boat launch into the swamps, lots of mosquitoes working restrooms. Bring your own paper. Bring your own soap. Good, if you just need to get a good night's sleep which is exactly what I was looking for. If you're going to go to the boat lunch, you should have four wheel drive If the ground is wet, on the park side, you're probably good with the two wheel drive
LegendFairly basic campsite but you can't beat the price at $10 a night on the Gulf. The drive down on 317 was fascinating, bridge over the icw, sugarcane Fields, active well-maintained above ground cemetery, at least one modest antebellum plantation home (privately owned), and a black bear as big as a refrigerator from eating sugar cane. Stock up at the small grocery in Centerville (home of a carbon black plant), because that is the closest thing that looks like a store.
All the sites are open and exposed to the gulf. Most are on gravel, but some are on grass and gravel. There are lots of fishermen, duck hunters, a boat launch, a playground, and several picnic shelters and pavilions. Some sites could be a problem if there is heavy rain.
Palmetto Island State Park Campground serves as the primary camping option near Abbeville, with 96 RV sites featuring water and electrical hookups. Located in bottomland hardwood forest at about 7 feet above sea level, the area experiences typical Gulf Coast weather patterns with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and high humidity levels from May through September. Winter nights can drop into the 40s, making it a popular destination for snowbirds seeking milder temperatures.
Kayaking on nature trails: Palmetto Island State Park Campground offers designated water trails through the natural waterways. "There are a couple of kayak/canoe trails that were great! The hiking trails are also great and well maintained," notes Tara L., who recommends bringing bug spray since the park is surrounded by water.
Fishing opportunities: Several camping areas provide fishing access, with varied catch possibilities. At Lafayette KOA, sites back up to a fishing pond. According to John N., "We enjoyed a weekend without RV backed up to the pond. Cement lots with fire circle of metal." Acadian Oasis RV Park also offers a stocked fishing pond where one visitor reported, "There is a small fishing pond so bring a pole. My husband caught a bass. It was stocked with perch as well."
Walking trails: Explore the natural landscape on foot at multiple parks. "We had a great 5 mile walk around the park, and that was the paved roads," explains Kevin H. about Palmetto Island. Alternatively, Acadiana Park Campground provides a different experience where "the board walk and trails made for a really nice afternoon walk. There is a jungle-like feeling on the boardwall and beautiful trees!"
Spacious sites: Parkside RV Park offers well-designed camping spots. As Erika P. describes, "The spaces are all level, paved, and long and wide enough to fit your RV and two vehicles." Sites at Palmetto Island State Park are similarly appreciated for their generous size, with Seth P. noting, "The campground is heavily wooded and the campsites are well spaced."
Clean facilities: Frog City RV Park maintains high standards for its amenities. Pat&Amanda D. appreciate that it offers "level sites, nice staff" and would "stay again if passing through." Norrie W. confirms, "Such a nice park. Big wide spaces. Pool and laundry available," while another reviewer mentions the "private and clean" bathrooms and showers.
Wildlife viewing: Native animals are frequently spotted throughout the region. Wesley E. simply states about Palmetto Island: "Super quiet, Loved seeing all the wildlife." Rod A. found Parkside RV Park peaceful because his site "backed up to a farm field; felt peaceful no road noises."
Insect activity: Bugs can be prevalent, especially in warmer months. The Palmetto Island area requires preparation, as Tara L. notes: "I would suggest bug spray since the park is surrounded by water."
Weekend crowds: Local visitors increase during weekends at many campgrounds. Steven F. at Frog City RV Park mentions the "cool fellowship activities and really the nicest people we have met!" but campgrounds can get busy. At Isle of Iberia RV Resort, Mark J. notes "there is a DJ or band on summer weekends. Golf carts allowed $15 for the weekend."
Water quality concerns: Some locations have issues with water systems. At Acadiana Park Campground, visitors advise caution: "Bring your own water. Something is wrong with the water there. It smells and tastes weird."
Road noise: Several campgrounds are located near highways. Laura M. mentions that Maxie's Campground is "on the freeway, so it's very loud," while William M. confirms "there is noise from the highway next-door."
Pool access: Abbeville RV Park is located close to town amenities. Corey C. notes it's "nestled in Abbeville, Louisiana. It is just down the road from Shucks oyster bar and a Catholic Church." Lafayette KOA offers additional water features with "two pools, fishing pond, cabins, spacious sites and great staff," according to James P.
Playground options: Several parks offer facilities for children. Frog City RV Park includes a playground, though Pat&Amanda D. cautions, "Only thing we noticed that needs work is the small playground. I thought our kids would tip the whole thing over while swinging!"
Local attractions: The region offers educational opportunities. Doug C. from Parkside RV Park shares: "We visited the Tabasco factory on Avery island, took a swamp boat ride in Breaux Bridge, the Acadian and African American History Museums in St. Martinville, and Lafayette, all within a 30 minute drive of the campground."
Site selection: Consider your camping area carefully. John N. from Lafayette KOA advises: "Be careful though in picking your spots because some are in the way back and have no trees, which could be brutal in a Louisiana summer."
Level sites: Many campgrounds offer flat spaces for easy setup. Norrie W. describes Frog City RV Park as having "so clean, wide spaces and very level," while at Crawfish Haven/Mrs. Rose Bed and Breakfast Camping, Neil T. confirms "Mr. Toups has three camping spots on level gravel with hook-ups available."
Reservation systems: Online booking varies by location. At Maxie's Campground, Laura M. shares her experience: "The website directs you to book your site online, but when we tried to do that, every single site showed as being available, which didn't seem right to me, so we decided to just drive to the park first."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Abbeville, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Abbeville, LA offers a wide range of camping options, with 55 campgrounds and RV parks near Abbeville, LA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Abbeville, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Abbeville, LA is Palmetto Island State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 20 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Abbeville, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Abbeville, LA.
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