Are you in need of a campground near Barataria, LA? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Barataria is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Barataria, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Perfect spot for camping outside of the city. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The mosquitos were fierce after dark. Short drive to Barataria Preserve for seeing wildlife."
"They’ll also let you drive through to pick an available spot. very clean laundry room! Loads were $1.75
- hot showers :)
- stop at Joe’s Donuts for beignets :)
Cons
- bathroom design is meh."
$20 - $28 / night
"Holy Goodness it is HOT in South Louisiana in May. Campground and Site 9: nice and roomy sites with electric, water, grill, fire pit, picnic table and shade trees."
"Nice campground and good value for proximity to NOLA. 12 miles from Bywater/French qtr. park on Rampart and walk the 1/2 mile to the quarter."
$77 - $98 / night
"We liked that this was 30 min outside of New Orleans so completely away from the bustle of the city. Our spot wasn't that level but we managed. Make sure you have extra blocks for your jacks."
"Campsites are crowded in next to each other and you cannot see the river because of the levee."
$105 - $250 / night
"Overall very nice and excellent location. Staff is helpful and friendly and it’s a walk to the French quarter."
"Walking distance to French Quarter. Bit noisy as it’s by the highway but didn’t bother us. Great pool and friendly staff."
"Great location, clean sites and facilities, well spaced between sites. $30 a night. Quite part of base. *There are gators in the water filled ditch along the sites."
$75 - $170 / night
"This is a great park tucked away from everything yet only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen. Great place to stay on the water."
"2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain."
"We were on spot #138 and were close to the dump and the camp host. Very convenient for using the tote. This is a bit older park, but we liked it. "
"This is a beautiful state park located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain ( 30 min north of New Orleans)."
$35 - $65 / night
"Close to New Orleans after reading other reviews about the noise and how some felt unsafe we decided to take the risk and book here, glad that we did."
"Please be respectful to the area as it's an older area and has become commercialized and butts up to the "Train tracks" and tons of outside "City noise" Great place to experience either for a night or"
$30 / night
"Very affordable, paid $30 for full hookup, compared to other RV sites near the city were about triple the price. You can Uber into the french quarter for about $12 and takes 15 minutes."
"About 30 back in gravel slots, the neighborhood is not very scenic but it’s a good location right off I-10 and 15 minutes to the French Quarter."
LegendOk for a stopover. We had to book 2 nights since it was a weekend. This might be a good place to stay if you were attending an event in New Orleans such as a game. But the sites are super close together and not much shade. They have wifi but when we connected it said ‘no internet’ so apparently it wasn’t working. AT&T cell service was 5G.
Handicap bathrooms are decent but lights are motion censored so can turn off on you while you are in the shower. People at the front entrance are very nice but seem a bit frazzled. They could use more staff to take the load off. I do believe there are homeless people coming in here without paying to shower and stay in their cars from time to time from what I heard from staff. Did not witness this however.
RangerI really expected more from them considering it’s all anyone can talk about. Bathrooms were usually clean but quickly dirtied. Showers didn’t drain but they have water fountains for you to fill bottles. It had poured a few days before we went and had to switch sites three times before getting one that was even remotely dry. Definitely way more an rv park than for tent camping. All of the tent spots were either not very maintained or close together. Out of the 100 something people camping there only a handful were friendly to us. Did not have that campground vibe.
GuideNice level grass area easy to get in and out. Near New Orleans and the airport. No hookups. Must register online.
TravelerNice level site with W&E hookups. 20 to 30 minute drive to the French Quarter in New Orleans. Very clean campground.
LegendGreat location for the New Orleans area. Pool, boat ramp, laundry and showers. Beautiful floating cabins. Free wifi.
RangerI was here for a week. The security is great. The spots are quite level. The water quality is good. Bring a preasure regulator as it seems to be higher than normal preasure. Each site has a picnik bench, fire pin and grill. Asphalt parking area for camper.
ScoutVery cheap and very nice people.
GuideWe spent almost a week at the New Orleans West KOA in January while exploring the New Orleans area. It was a good base to work from, about 25 minutes from the downtown museums and convenient to places like Destrehan Plantation and Bayou Segnette State Park. There are plenty of good restaurants and shops in the area, too.
Campsites are crowded in next to each other and you cannot see the river because of the levee. On the plus side, a 10 minute walk will have you on the multi-use trail on top of the levee and that is a wonderful place for a walk, jog, or bike ride.
The staff was friendly and helpful. Everything worked at our campsite. I give this 4 stars instead of 5 only because it is so urban, crowded, and lacking a good view.
GuideWe spent New Year's Eve 2024/2025 at Grand Isle State Park. Our spot (pretty much all of the spots) was a five minute walk from the beach. You cannot actually see the Gulf from the campsites because of a levee. Even on December 31, though, there were swarms of mosquitos, the only reason why Grand Isle gets 4 stars instead of 5.
Park staff was friendly and helpful. The roads were good. The electricity and water worked just fine.
Camping near Barataria, Louisiana, offers a mix of natural beauty and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore the local wildlife, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Barataria, Louisiana, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!
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Which is the most popular campground near Barataria, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Barataria, LA is Bayou Segnette State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 43 reviews.
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