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Best Tent Camping near Avondale, LA

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Tent camping options near Avondale, Louisiana are limited, with New Orleans RV Resort & Marina representing one of the few established facilities accommodating tent campers in the immediate area. Located approximately 5 miles from downtown New Orleans, this resort provides tent sites alongside other accommodation types, though most campers arrive with recreational vehicles. Marrero Travel Park, situated in nearby Marrero, also accepts tent camping but offers minimal amenities. The region generally lacks dedicated primitive or backcountry tent camping areas, with most camping concentrated in established campgrounds.

Sites at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina feature gravel surfaces with some separation between camping spots. Tent campers should note that most amenities are designed primarily for RV users, including electric hookups, water hookups, and sewer connections. The campground does offer drinking water, showers, and toilet facilities beneficial to tent campers. Alcohol is permitted, and campfires are allowed in designated areas. The resort maintains security measures with fencing and gates, which may provide additional peace of mind for tent campers in this urban-adjacent setting.

Tent campers at these locations can expect a camping experience that balances natural elements with proximity to urban attractions. The New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides waterfront views along a canal with some sites offering access to the water. Despite being close to the city, the area can provide a relatively quiet retreat. The industrial surroundings on the approach to the campground give way to maintained grounds once inside the property. Seasonal considerations include summer heat and humidity typical of southern Louisiana, making spring and fall potentially more comfortable for tent camping. One camper noted, "The grounds are maintained very nicely with plants between each campsite so you have privacy."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Avondale, LA

283 Reviews of 3 Avondale Campgrounds

  • L
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Fairview-Riverside State Park

    Inexpensive Small Adequate

    Small campground with spots right on top of each other.

    Says free internet but service at site was nonexistent.

    No electric or water at site.

    3 men and 3 women bathroom/shower combo rooms that are clean. Only issue is when park is full the wait for the toilets can be long because of showers.

    Laundry room (coin operated) available for use.

    Little gated entrance with park attendants who take payments for sites. Code for gate given for after hours

    RVs located mainly in center. Tent sites behind kid’s playground. Pretty long walk.

    Lots of trees gone from last hurricane. Still repairing things.

    Our tent site was located on the outer side right next to swamp. It included a picnic table, fire ring, a post with site number where you place your card and you can park on the grass next to your site.

    Free to cross causeway into Madisonville but $5 to return to NOLA

    Must stop in Cafe Du Monde for beignets!

    Very friendly people ❤️⛺️

  • L
    Nov. 8, 2021

    Fairview-Riverside State Park

    One of the better ones

    It’s got everything you need in a beautiful setting.

    Tent camped. Some of the tents back up to the woods for privacy and others are more in the middle and closer to the bathroom.

    Central Bathhouse:

    3 bathrooms each side (males/females) each with a shower

    Laundry room with 2 washers & dryers.

    Pop machine

    Tent Site: Picnic table, fire ring, charcoal grill

    Water spigot for all to share

    Went to another park close by and only stayed a night before coming back here ⛺️❤️

  • Mary S.
    Aug. 11, 2017

    Tickfaw State Park Campground

    True Louisiana atmosphere, fun for every age!

    Every time we visit this park (which is a lot) we are able to have a new and fun adventure!

    When my children were very young. This was one of the first places in the area to have a splash park for my children to run and play while staying cool in the south Louisiana heat.

    Move up a few years, Tickfaw has provided myself and children with hours of fun, safe and informative hikes along the well maintained boardwalks through South Louisiana swamps.

    As my children have grown we have still been able to explore the park further by utilizing the campgrounds! The tent camping section has defined/ private tent sites with picnic tables, and parking next to each site. The Rv park also boost a fun and family atmosphere, with fishing ponds, bike riding, canoeing, and primitive hiking. All with clean and air conditioned restroom facilities easily accessible to all sites.

  • D
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Land-O-Pines Family Campground

    Pleasant campground

    Land-O-Pines is a nice private RV park near Folsom and Covington. We stayed two nights because my daughter was in a horse competition at a nearby horse farm. The sites are mostly shady. The streets and sites are gravel and can get a little muddy in spots after a rain. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly. About half the sites are for permanent users. 

    Stayed in pull-through campsite C69 which was shady and level. It was a gravel site. There was enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck. Neighbors are nearby by not on top of you. The site included: picnic table on gravel, no fire ring. Utilities: 20/50A electric near the middle. The 20A receptacle looked like it had some minor burn marks. Water next to power pole, good pressure. Sewer near power pole with 4 non screw-on fitting. 

    AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon full bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 30.8 Mbps down, 3.6 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 4.5 Mbps down, 11.8 Mbps up. WiFi available, but did not use. Required a login. 

    Would stay here again. We camped at Land-O-Pines Family Campground in a Travel Trailer.

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2017

    Tickfaw State Park Campground

    My family go to park

    This park is VERY family friendly.

    Camping - There are 2 loops - 1-primative tent only camping, 1-RV/tent camping. There is a nice bathhouse in a central location to both loops. There is a bit of privacy between tent spots because of the trees. My favorite spots are 47,49,50. I have had a few of my reservations cancelled by the park when the river is high because the camping areas will flood.

    Park - there are few different hiking trails - check Tickfaw River levels (or call park) because when the river is high, 1 or 2 of the trails could be under water. There is a ADA boardwalk trail that is very nice (especially for the kiddos) with a covered picnic area. The park offers a nature center that is really nice and they have animal demonstrations where you are able to really learn about Louisiana wildlife and touch the animals as well. This park is a great place to bring bikes as well. During the summer months, there is a splash pad that kids really enjoy. This is also a great park to rent canoes (or bring your own) for a day out on the waterways.

  • Santiago F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2023

    Tickfaw State Park Campground

    Laid back huricane impacted bayou

    Got to the park with no reservation and found a spot no problem. There are both tent and RV slots. RV neighbors are visible, but there is a bit of space.,Each slot comes with a table on a wooden platform, a fire ring, and what appears to be a game hook, as well as a water spigot and electric hookup.

    Took a walk before the rain set in. Many of the boardwalk trails appear to be closed due to storm damage. Saw a whole pack of night herons flying together. The bayou is spooky feeling with gator crossing zones and interesting cypress trees. Seems like it should be buggier than it is for on a warm day in late March.

    The restroom and laundry room seem clean and well tended.

  • K
    Jan. 23, 2021

    Grand Isle State Park Campground

    RV park and beach camping

    Good spot for fishermen and birding, but the sites are not private at all. The electric sites are $30 a night and it’s an RV park with manicured lawns covered in tiny mammal poops and lawn trimmings and 1-2 palm trees per site. You get electric and water, but the water tastes very chlorinated. There’s at least 2 dishwashing stations. Great access to the beach, lots of shorebirds and skimmers, spectacular sunrise and sunset. The bathrooms are nice too, but far from the electric sites so it’s a hike or a bike ride to use them. Showers are hot and clean. The tent sites feel more private since it feels more nature-y on the beach and less like a neighborhood, and they each have a fire ring and picnic table. Mosquitos are a given for the region, as is heavy morning dew in January. Some great casual southern dining options nearby.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 23, 2021

    Grand Isle State Park Campground

    Nice small park at the end of the island

    The campground is nice and well maintained. We were in site 14 for 8 days. Some of the turns, though open, were a little tight for bigger rigs, with several leaving deep tracks in the soft ground and mud. Most of the sites, though reasonably level, had fairly large low areas that tended to flood with water a few inches deep. The water did tend to drain within a day or so after the rain stopped. AT&T coverage was“fair”, generally with 3 Bars and up to~9 MB/s, but usually around or less than 0.4 MB/s. Although the campground is supposed to have WiFi, I was unable to get a connection to it. There is no cable, but we did have DISH satellite coverage at our site, as would any of the sites, so I didn’t test OTA DTV channels

    The beach area was nice, but it was rainy and very windy most of our stay, as two major winter storms raged across the country, though Terri did get out to walk it whenever the weather permitted. One day we did see a shoal of porpoises just out from the park’s pier.

    There is only one trail in the campground looks to have low lying areas that flood or hold water most of the time, making hiking it problematic. Although there is a grocery/hardware/everything store a just a few miles down the road, their selection of groceries was rather limited, so don’t plan to get fancy.

  • D
    Dec. 31, 2021

    New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    Nice park, but a little overpriced

    Pontchartrain Landing is nice RV park. We had a great weekday stay in late December and the weather was nice. Its not far from downtown New Orleans. When you first get off the Interstate, the area looks abandoned and a little sketchy, but it is ok. Apple Maps guided me right to the park. There is a restaurant and bar, but we didnt eat there. I enjoyed walking and sitting along the water in the mornings. The occasional noise from airplanes taking off from nearby Lakefront Airport was a small detraction. Playground was not much.   Place is fenced at gated for added security.

    Stayed in waterfront campsite#21, but view was partially blocked by houseboats.  Pretty disappointed for $89/night.  Back-in site with gravel parking and a picnic table. No BBQ pit or fire ring. 15A/30A/50A, water, sewer, and cable TV hookups. Site was pretty level. Awning faced north so we had some shade from the sun. There was a flower bed with palm trees between the sites. Not much shade in the park. The site is located on the water. Neighbor was at least 20 ft. Away. Roads in the park were gravel creating some dust. Both AT&T and Verizon had good signal(3 bars each). AT&T Speedtest= 26.8 Mbps down, x 6.5 Mbps up. Free Wi-Fi is available at the office/restaurant and paid available it the sites. Did not use the Wi-Fi. 

    Overall, not impressed for the price, but would stay here again. We camped at New Orleans RV Resort& Marina in a Travel Trailer.

Guide to Avondale

Tent camping near Avondale, Louisiana typically occurs in established campgrounds rather than dispersed backcountry settings. The region features subtropical climate with high humidity and average summer temperatures reaching 90°F (32°C), while winter temperatures rarely drop below 40°F (4°C). Campers should prepare for occasional severe thunderstorms during summer months, particularly from June through September, when the area also faces hurricane risks.

What to do

Explore by water: The New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides direct canal access where visitors can observe boat traffic. "It's right on the water so you can see yachts and boats come in and out," notes one camper at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Visit French Quarter: Most campgrounds offer convenient access to New Orleans attractions. "It was close enough to the French Quarter to take a Uber so we didn't have to worry about parking," reports a camper who appreciated the transportation options.

Enjoy onsite dining: Some campgrounds feature restaurants, eliminating the need to leave the premises for meals. One visitor mentioned, "Had excellent crab cake and bisque" at the resort restaurant, providing a convenient dining option after a day of sightseeing.

What campers like

Security features: The gated entrance provides peace of mind for campers concerned about urban camping. "It's also secured for those that are worried, I know I was," shares a visitor at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Proximity to attractions: Campers appreciate the balance between quiet camping and urban exploration. "This is a great park tucked away from everything yet only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen," notes one review.

Well-maintained facilities: Clean amenities stand out in camper reviews. A recent international visitor stated, "This park was head and shoulders cleaner, nicer, tidier than our previous parks. The shower rooms were also immaculate."

What you should know

Variable pricing: Rates fluctuate seasonally and by site type. "They charge $69 per night, which is far too expensive for my budget. Could be holiday pricing but not sure since requested dates fall after New Years," reports one camper at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Industrial approach: The drive to campgrounds may concern first-time visitors. "The road to get here is rough though, it's through an industrial park and looks very concerning, but then you come and find this! So nice," explains one camper.

Limited campfire options: Some campgrounds restrict open fires or provide limited fire facilities. A camper noted their "Back-in site with gravel parking and a picnic table. No BBQ pit or fire ring," which impacts traditional camping experiences.

Tips for camping with families

Pool amenities: Children appreciate swimming facilities during hot months. "It is a great onsite restaurant with a fabulous pool. The sites were spacious and well-maintained," notes a visitor at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Limited playground options: Families should note that playground facilities may be minimal. One camper specifically mentioned, "Playground was not much," suggesting bringing alternative activities for children.

Noise considerations: Be aware of ambient sounds that might affect light sleepers. "The occasional noise from airplanes taking off from nearby Lakefront Airport was a small detraction," reports one family, suggesting packing earplugs for sensitive sleepers.

Tips from RVers

Road conditions: RV drivers should be cautious on approach roads. "2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain," warns an experienced RVer at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Site selection: Waterfront sites offer scenic views but may have obstructions. "Stayed in waterfront campsite #21, but view was partially blocked by houseboats. Pretty disappointed for $89/night," mentions one RVer, suggesting researching specific site details before booking.

Connectivity options: Multiple carriers provide good service. "Both AT&T and Verizon had good signal (3 bars each). AT&T Speedtest= 26.8 Mbps down, x 6.5 Mbps up. Free Wi-Fi is available at the office/restaurant and paid available at the sites," reports a tech-savvy camper.

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