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Amenities were great, very friendly staff. No shade
Discover Louisiana Campgrounds for Your Next Adventure
Louisiana state parks offer a variety of cabin camping options across the state. Fontainebleau State Park near Mandeville provides cabins along with traditional tent and RV camping areas. Bogue Chitto State Park features cabin accommodations with modern amenities, while Indian Creek Recreation Area in Alexander State Forest offers cabin rentals in a woodland setting. Most cabins include basic furnishings, electricity, and climate control, with many situated near water features or forest views.
Cabin reservations typically require advance booking through the Louisiana State Parks reservation system, with peak demand occurring during spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. Most cabins require a two-night minimum stay, particularly on weekends and holidays. Summer months bring high humidity and temperatures, while winter offers milder conditions and often greater availability. Louisiana campgrounds provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation year-round. One visitor noted, "We've spent many years at many different state parks across the country, and this is by far one of my favorites."
State park cabins generally include picnic tables, fire rings, and parking areas. Several parks provide cabins with lake or bayou views, including Poverty Point Reservoir and Fairview-Riverside State Parks. Cabin amenities vary by location but commonly feature indoor plumbing, kitchenettes, and furnished living spaces. Some parks offer premium or deluxe cabin options with additional features like screened porches or waterfront locations. Reviews frequently mention the clean facilities and proximity to recreation opportunities. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound near many cabin sites, with parks like Chicot State Park receiving positive reviews for their natural setting and accessibility.
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1. Fontainebleau State Park Campground
81 ReviewsMandeville, LAWebsite+1 (985) 624-4443"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. "
"They offer a discount for the Access Pass holders, but only if you are a Louisiana resident. They don’t detail that on the website."
2. Landry Vineyards Grape Escape RV Sites
50 ReviewsWest Monroe, LAWebsite+1 (318) 557-9050$40 / night
"We really love this place to stop on our trips across Louisiana. Only 3 hr drive from our family, it give us a perfect first night stop."
"Central Louisiana! The site was amazing - nestled in the back of a vineyard, on the top of a hill."
3. Bayou Segnette State Park Campground
45 ReviewsWestwego, LAWebsite+1 (504) 736-7140"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."
"Unaware of just how difficult it would be to secure accommodations I decided to check out the local state park, located just a few short miles outside of New Orleans proper. "
4. Bogue Chitto State Park Campground
39 ReviewsFranklinton, LAWebsite+1 (985) 839-5707$25 / night
"We visited Bogue Chitto after torrential rains pummeled Louisiana and Mississippi causing the park to cancel our site we had reserved with a water view in the Bottomland Loop."
"We were pleasantly surprised by the nice views, great tent campsites, cold river access, and access to restaurants even though camp feels remote."
5. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Campground
36 ReviewsDelhi, LAWebsite+1 (318) 878-7536$20 - $33 / night
"Nice walking trails. Bathhouse and laundry facilities. Cabins on the water are really cool! They’re on stilts on the lake, not lakeside on the lake itself! Also they have lodged available."
"Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Louisiana Park: There is a lot to do at this park. There is a beach and swimming hole but you have to leave out of the park to access it."
6. Fairview-Riverside State Park
34 ReviewsMadisonville, LAWebsite+1 (888) 677-3247$18 - $33 / night
"Had a playground for the kids next to campsite. Walking distance to a picturesque river with lily’s and mangrove trees."
"We always enjoy our stopover night here on the drive to Alabama. It is our go-to place. The Otis House tour and other artifacts are interesting and worth the time."
7. Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
29 ReviewsCameron, LAWebsite"This right here in Louisiana is a wonderful find. A great place you can kick back relax no hassles no problems listen to the ocean seagulls the wind."
"We were able to camp in our camper van right on the beach, the sand is very hard packed, so we had no trouble even in our two-wheel drive."
8. South Campground — Chicot State Park
26 ReviewsVille Platte, LAWebsite"One of my favorite places to go camping, trails bring you right through the swamps of South louisiana. Love walking elevated on the path right over the mush and cypress knees galore!"
"It's a welcoming place to experience Louisiana outdoors."
9. Indian Creek Recreation Area
25 ReviewsWoodworth, LAWebsite+1 (318) 487-5058$16 / night
"It was a very quiet spot tucked away on the far side of the campground. It was right off the water and had a beautiful view of the sunrise and all the birds."
"Beautiful views of the lake can be seen from almost all primitive sites. We were visited by raccoons one night, but they were easily & quickly scared away."
10. Lincoln Parish Park
24 ReviewsRuston, LAWebsite+1 (318) 251-5156$25 - $50 / night
"Ruston is also an adorable little downtown areas to explore and has that heart of Louisiana fill. It’s also close to west Monroe where Duck dynasty hometown so that was a fun plus to visit!"
"Close to the restrooms but not much through traffic. Large wide spots with paved cement made it easy to park and level. Full hook ups were nice. Trash cans were at every other campsite."
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- TTaylor C.
TravelerRutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Rutherford Beach
Great spot if you want to see Cajun country and pitch a tent! The sand is hard and driving on it is easy, there was no concerns. Also, had full service so that’s a plus. Beautiful beautiful scenery! Didn’t realize it was on a bird sanctuary. Bring bug spray for sure
- SSusan R.
GuideSam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
Excellent park!
We originally had two nights booked at this campground, but after one night and spending a day on the trails here, we booked two more nights for a different campground that was available. We originally were insight 24, and then we moved over to site number six. Both of these two have no one beside them on one side, so it gave us some privacy and made us feel like we were really camping. Lol. It appears that a lot of people use this campsite as a stop over as they are traveling, because in the evenings it would fill up and then early the next morning lots of people would be gone. There are very spacious sites here, there were lots of very large bus RVs and fifth wheels. We have a small travel trailer, so we had loads of space around our campsite. Each paved and pretty level campsite has a nice paved picnic area with a picnic table and a fire ring. All of the hook ups were very well maintained. The dumpster is located near the bathhouse, which looks to be fairly new. There’s also a small laundromat here that I saw people going in and out of. Everything is very well-maintained throughout this park. The roads have obviously been repaved over the last few years, and there are nice cabins to be rented as well as spaces for tent campers. We saw a variety of birds while riding our bikes through the trails and around the swamp/marsh area. We also saw turtles and a few alligators. I record my GPS tracks when riding bicycles and we rode over 40 miles while there. The trails are a mixture of gravel and dirt, and there are shared roads. There were some more difficult trails, that we definitely would not ride again, but we saw other people that were very easily getting around on the trails. There are a lot of what seem to be local people who use this park for exercise, walking, running, bicycling, even people on scooters, people out, enjoying the solitude of sitting by the river, it’s really nice to see. The staff members that we encountered at the gate were very efficient and friendly. We ventured off site to a visit to a rum distillery for a tour one day and that was fun. There’s a nice dollar store nearby for any necessary items.
- DDeborah C.Scout
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Campground
Beautiful campground
Right off 20 easy to get to, nicely spaced sites. Clean restrooms and showers. Really nice staff. Would definitely come back
Travis H.TravelerRutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Late night setup.
I arrived at this spot about 11:00 p.m. and there was already several campers. I saw they were all pulled off the right side of the path so I did the same and promptly got stuck in the sand. Because it was dark and I was trying to keep my lights dim I couldn't see the loose sand. I've been hammock camping but this night I knew there wouldn't be any trees. So I put my pad down and slept on the ground.
I had just woken up about 6:30 as the sun was coming up and another camper arrived and offered to winch my car out.
Windy but a great experience.
- JJim L.Scout
Abita Springs RV Resort
Great Campground
This campground is very clean, roads are stone and wide, there is plenty of shade. They have a pool and wading pool, fishing in the lake, weekend activities for kids and adults workers are friendly and helpful
- MMark S.Guide
Little Lake Charles Resort
If you’ve got kids, 5 stars
This place has tons of stuff for kids to do. Only negatives really are poor WiFi, and lots of guest here work in the area so there’s lots of trucks moving around form 5-7 am and 4-6 in the evenings. Quite otherwise the rest of the time. Nice pond on site for swimming and fishing. Pools aren’t heated so water was cold at this time of year
Belinda H.ScoutFireside RV Resort
Best time ever!!
It was amazing friendly staff the owner is hands on and is nice. Nice pool River and pond to fish in. We loved it all. Showers was very nice
- oonyx S.Scout
Lake Bruin State Park Campground
Getting back to nature was so beautiful
Had a wonderful time Nice and quiet as it should be back to nature we go
Guide to Louisiana
Camping in Louisiana offers a unique blend of natural beauty and Southern charm. From serene lakes to lush forests, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the trails.
What to do
- Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, are perfect for fishing. One camper said, “Our spot was clean and right by the fishing pier which was perfect for us.”
- Hiking: Explore trails at places like Chicot State Park. A visitor noted, “One of the best and longest loop trails in the state!”
- Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Sherburne WMA offer a chance to see local wildlife. A camper shared, “Had a campfire tonight and got visited by 2 armadillos, fabulous!!”
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One review from Poche's RV Park & Fish-N-Camp mentioned, “The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very nice and helpful.”
- Quiet Spots: Many enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. A visitor at Indian Creek Recreation Area said, “Overall the campground was clean, quiet, and made for a great weekend getaway.”
- Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground staff. A review from Lafayette KOA stated, “The folks at this campground were incredibly nice.”
What you should know
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Sherburne WMA warned, “The mosquitoes were horrible.”
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, don’t have electric hookups or showers. A visitor noted, “There are no utility hookups (dry camping only).”
- Crowded Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Valentine Lake mentioned, “Really nice campground, surprisingly crowded on a nice weekend in February!”
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. Cajun Palms RV Resort has a splash pad and playground. One parent said, “The kids enjoyed the kid pool and the slides.”
- Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near highways. A review of Lafayette KOA mentioned, “This isn’t a quiet campground. It is right next to the interstate.”
- Bring Bug Spray: Don’t forget to pack bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. A camper at Sherburne WMA advised, “Bring bug spray, thermisills, and anything else you can think of to combat them.”
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review from Frog City RV Park noted, “Nice level sites. Cool fellowship activities and really the nicest people we have met!”
- Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Cajun Palms RV Resort offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper said, “The site was easy to level.”
- Plan for Crowds: Some RV parks can get busy, especially during holidays. A visitor at Lafayette KOA mentioned, “The playground for the kids looked nice, but it was pretty loud.”
Camping in Louisiana can be a fantastic experience if you’re prepared. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the warm Southern hospitality!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campgrounds in Louisiana for families?
What are the best campgrounds in Louisiana for families?
Tickfaw State Park Campground offers excellent family-friendly facilities including a splash park to keep children cool in the Louisiana heat. The park features boardwalk trails and plenty of space for families to explore. For another great option, Cheniere Lake Park provides beautiful lakeside sites with scenic views of cypress trees. The park is conveniently located just off I-20 but feels secluded, offering a peaceful environment for family camping while maintaining easy access. Many Louisiana state parks also feature amenities like clean bathrooms, showers, and playgrounds that make family camping comfortable and enjoyable.
Where can I find unique places to go camping in Louisiana?
Where can I find unique places to go camping in Louisiana?
South Campground — Chicot State Park offers a distinctive swamp camping experience with trails that take you through authentic Louisiana wetlands, complete with cypress knees and swamp views. For something truly off the beaten path, Valentine Lake Wild Azalea Trail provides primitive camping opportunities along a hiking trail southwest of Alexandria. This area allows dispersed camping adjacent to the trail for a more immersive natural experience. When it was open, Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground offered camping next to a beautiful creek with a beach area and access to the Caroline Dorman trail for hiking and horseback riding.
Are there private campgrounds in Louisiana with full amenities?
Are there private campgrounds in Louisiana with full amenities?
Lafayette KOA offers excellent amenities including cement pads with fire rings, a playground for children, mini-golf, and a clean laundry facility. Some sites even back up to a pond, though be aware that some spots lack shade which can be challenging during Louisiana summers. Ouachita RV Park provides clean facilities in a safe environment with grassy spots and full hookups, making it ideal for overnight stays. While simple, it includes a playground and bathroom facilities. Many private campgrounds in Louisiana offer additional amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and swimming pools, especially those catering to RV travelers.
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