Camping near Covington, Louisiana offers diverse accommodations in a landscape dominated by pine forests and waterways. Most campgrounds sit between 10-50 feet above sea level, providing water access while remaining protected from minor flooding. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with high humidity, making water activities essential during peak camping season.
What to do
Water recreation access: At Bogue Chitto State Park Campground, visitors can tube down the river during summer months. "Very clean, well kept state park. Hiking trails, equestrian trails, tubing, camping... they've got it all," notes James L. The river offers a popular swimming hole during warmer months.
Nature observation: Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region's campgrounds. "We love this campground cause has lots of wildlife," writes Danny about Fontainebleau State Park. At Bogue Chitto, campers report seeing "turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds" according to reviewer Tiffany M.
Biking opportunities: Several parks maintain paved trails for cycling enthusiasts. "We enjoyed riding our bikes around the campground and the trails in the park. We also, took the trace to town and rode along the lake," explains Gregg G. about Fontainebleau State Park Campground. Indian Creek Campground offers "lots of relatively flat roads to bike on with family."
What campers like
Shaded sites: Land-O-Pines Family Campground provides tree coverage that campers appreciate. "Older campground with small pool and older water slide but very homey. Shades and grass and dirt roads," writes Nicole R. This natural shade helps moderate the summer heat.
Water features: Most parks incorporate swimming areas that prove especially valuable during hot months. "The beach is lovely and the water felt great. There is also a splash pad," notes Gregg G. about Fontainebleau. Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore offers multiple water attractions including "a lazy river with bar" that appeals to adult visitors.
Holiday events: Many campgrounds coordinate special activities during holidays. At Land-O-Pines, one camper noted, "We went for Halloween weekend and there were a lot of activities and trick or treating for the kids." These seasonal celebrations create community atmosphere among campers.
What you should know
Site conditions after rain: Several campgrounds experience drainage issues following precipitation. At Fairview-Riverside State Park, "It doesn't take much rain to have standing water in many sites. Lots of the pads are old and narrow. You find yourself stepping out your coach into sloppy mud," warns Dean and Dodie B.
Wildlife awareness: Alligators are common in waterways throughout these campgrounds. "This place is crawling with gators in the lower portion on the lakes. Hey this is south Louisiana," reports Larry about Bogue Chitto. One reviewer at Fontainebleau noted, "A family of raccoons must have been fed by someone, though, as they had NO fear nor qualms of coming right up to our table one evening!"
Reservation timing: Popular camping weekends require significant advance planning. For holiday weekends, reservations may fill quickly: "Plan ahead, they do 3 weekends of Halloween in a row and they book crazy fast (we booked a full year in advance)."
Tips for camping with families
Kids activities: Indian Creek Campground offers multiple child-friendly amenities. "There are cabins that can be rented, a playground, a swimming pool and a game room for kids," reports Tara L. Another visitor mentioned it was "quite at night and during the day lots of kids riding bikes and fishing. Great family place."
Budget considerations: Some amenities at higher-end resorts come with additional costs. At Sun Outdoors, "a cabana by the pool costs $85/day and water attractions are $25/day!" While these features appeal to families, the expenses can add up quickly during longer stays.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain play equipment for younger campers. Indian Creek recently added "a new playground for the kids that our son especially likes to bike over to," according to Josh B. These designated play areas provide entertainment without requiring additional fees.
Tips from RVers
Site selection guidance: Fontainebleau State Park Campground requires careful site selection for larger vehicles. "Be careful booking a pull thru site if your unit is over 25', they're horseshoe shaped. We could not fit on a pull thru site," warns Martha S. Another reviewer advised, "There are plenty of long sites, but big rigs need to choose their sites carefully i.e. read reviews and possibly call the park concerning specific sites."
Leveling requirements: Many sites throughout the region require blocks to achieve proper leveling. At Indian Creek, "Our site # 57 needed 2 blocks to level," noted one reviewer. At Hidden Oaks Family Campground, a visitor mentioned their site "took 2 blocks to level off."
Internet connectivity: For those needing to stay connected, service varies by location. At Fairview-Riverside, "AT&T cell service was 5G" according to a recent visitor, while another reported, "They have wifi but when we connected it said 'no internet' so apparently it wasn't working."
