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Best Tent Camping near Covington, LA

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Tent camping options near Covington, Louisiana are limited, with New Orleans RV Resort & Marina approximately 30 miles south being one of the few established facilities accepting tent campers. This waterfront property sits along a canal with access to Lake Pontchartrain and offers tent sites alongside its primary RV accommodations. The J & W Campground is also listed as accepting tent campers, though specific amenities and features information is minimal.

Most tent campsites in the region feature gravel pads with minimal privacy barriers between sites. New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides basic amenities including drinking water, showers, and toilets that tent campers can access, though the property primarily caters to RV travelers. Sites typically lack dedicated fire rings or BBQ pits, requiring campers to plan accordingly for cooking needs. The majority of primitive tent camping areas near Covington require campers to bring their own water and supplies, as facilities are limited or nonexistent.

Areas farther from the urban centers offer more traditional tent camping experiences with greater seclusion. Tent campers may find the proximity to water at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina appealing, though reviews indicate mixed experiences regarding noise levels and overall ambiance. One camper noted the property is "right on the canal waterway and only 10 minutes in good traffic to the French Quarter," making it convenient for exploring the area while tent camping. Tent sites throughout the region generally require advance planning, as options are sparse compared to other parts of Louisiana, and primitive tent setups may be the best option for those seeking a more authentic outdoor experience.

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431 Reviews of 3 Covington 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
    Dec. 11, 2021

    Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park. Enjoyed the stay.

    Bogue Chitto State Park is wonderful, well maintained, and peaceful. We had a great weekend stay, and the weather was perfect. Take the time to explore the beach on the river. We really enjoyed hiking(it has many trails) and the beach. I enjoyed sitting along the lake in the mornings. My son really enjoyed the splash pad. Bathrooms were clean. Park has a great disc golf course, mountain bike trails, and horse trails.  Campground has Trick or Treating every Saturday in October at 6pm.  Many campers decorate their sites (we did).

    Stayed in Bottomlands campsite Bottomlands, site 104. No shade. Evening sun shines under awning. Site 103 has better water view and awning faces East, but no shade. Site 105 has shade in the afternoon but cant see water from awning side. Back-in site with asphalt parking, picnic table, BBQ pit, and fire ring. 15A/30A (dont remember if it had 50A) and water; no sewer hookups. Not much shade in the campsite. The site is located on the lake, but the woods block most of the view. Nearest neighbor was at least 20-30 ft. Away. Roads in the park were asphalt. AT&T had poor service, but Verizon was good. No WiFi. We camped in a Travel Trailer. 

    Would definitely stay here again (but not in site 104) and bring kayaks next time. The park has a put in and take out landings on the river. We camped at Bogue Chitto State park in a Travel Trailer.

  • D
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    One of my favorite La. State Parks

    Bogue Chitto State Park is wonderful, well maintained, and peaceful. We had a great weekend stay, and the weather was perfect, except for one eventing of rain. Take the time to explore the beach on the river. 

    We really enjoyed hiking (it has many trails) and kayaking the lake at the Day Use Area. My son really enjoyed the splash pad. Bathrooms were clean. Park has a great disc golf course, mountain bike trails, and horse trails. 

    Stayed in Uplands campsite 21. Site was pretty level side-to-side and sloped to the back. Had lots of space, but is sunny during the day. Late afternoon sun shines under awning because door side faces west. Back-in site with asphalt parking, picnic table, BBQ pit, and fire ring. 15A/30A/50A, water and sewer hookups. Not much shade in the campsite. Nearest neighbor was 20 ft. Away. Roads in the park were asphalt. Campground road is in need of some repair. Recommend sites(in order): site 31, 23, 28, 24, 30. 30-31 are near extra parking. AT&T had poor service, but Verizon was good. 

    Would definitely stay here again. The park has put in and take out landings on the river. We camped at Bogue Chitto State park in a Travel Trailer. We camped at Bogue Chitto State park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Buccaneer State Park Campground

    Nice 3 Day Stay

    Enjoyed spending 3 nights in this large, family oriented state park campground. Camped in a camper van, but most sites appear to be big rig friendly. About a half-dozen freight trains pass close by the campground; noisy, especially where we camped in the Treaure Cove loop. There is also some vehicle noise on a nearby road as well. Didn't bother us, though. Stayed in site 106. Nicely wooded with some, but not much, privacy. Probably not a good spot if charging with solar panels. Restroom/shower houses appear to be we maintained. Sites have water, electric & sewer hookups. Sites are also suitable for tent camping. Can't say anything about the staff since I did not interact with them much. Long walk to the edge of the gulf; not much of a beach near the campground entrance, but nice beaches, with places to park, a short drive east & west of the park. Good AT&T & T-mobile data service. No Wifi.

  • 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.

  • Layla D.
    Apr. 22, 2020

    Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    ‘Bout That Bogue Chitto

    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. This really ended up being a blessing in disguise. We were forced to just pick a site when we arrived at the park (not so great for this OCD-Teacher-Planner-Mom), but after only one drive around the Upland Loop, we decided on site 2 and were not disappointed! The site backed up to a trail, and the driver side of the trailer faced a wooded area (instead of a neighboring site) which afforded us much more privacy than any of the other sites would have. Sites 9, 14, and 46 also looked nice with their awnings facing trees instead of other campsites. All sites in this loop had sewer hook ups, so that was nice. There was a concrete pad underneath the fire ring with a lifting grill, a separate grill by the wooden picnic table, and a lantern post. There was a big tent pad close to the fire ring as well.

    We thoroughly enjoyed all of the hiking and biking opportunities this campground afforded us. Although the Bottomland area was closed for camping, we still checked things out for future visits. Given the choice between the two loops in the future, I think I’d choose site 2 again. Camp hosts were visible and kept the campground very clean. During our visit, there was a Dutch Oven competition, so the campground was packed.

    We only were able to stay here for two nights and left wishing we could have stayed much longer! We will definitely visit Bogue Chitto State Park again.

  • 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.

Guide to Covington

Covington, Louisiana serves as a strategic base camp for exploring diverse camping options across the southeast region of the state. Located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, the area features a subtropical climate with mild winters and humid summers. Campers should prepare for temperature swings ranging from 50°F in winter months to 90°F in peak summer season, with afternoon thunderstorms common during warmer months.

What to do

Explore waterfront activities: While staying at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, campers can enjoy waterfront relaxation. "I enjoyed walking and sitting along the water in the mornings," notes David B., though he mentions "the occasional noise from airplanes taking off from nearby Lakefront Airport was a small detraction."

Visit nearby New Orleans: The proximity to New Orleans provides tent camping visitors easy day trip options. "It's fifteen minutes to the action," explains Alana F. about New Orleans RV Resort, adding it's "right on the water so you can see yachts and boats come in and out." Jeff M. confirms: "Only 10 minutes in good traffic to the French Quarter, 20 to the Garden District and zoo."

Work remotely: Some campers maintain connectivity while enjoying the outdoors near Covington. Callie from New Orleans RV Resort reports, "We were able to work from the wifi and our hotspots from this campsite which was the most important thing."

What campers like

Secure facilities: Safety features rank highly with campers near Covington. Jeff M. describes New Orleans RV Resort as having "clean spacious spots, freshly paved," and advises, "Don't let the road in past some industrial and manufacturing warehouses fool you." Alana F. adds, "It's also secured for those that are worried, I know I was."

Friendly atmosphere: The hospitality receives consistent praise. Jacqueline F. shares she "was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the staff and other campers" at New Orleans RV Resort. Mary H. agrees: "The staff was super friendly."

Transportation options: The convenience of transportation to attractions stands out. Richard notes New Orleans RV Resort is "only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen." Mary H. adds that it was "close enough to the French Quarter to take a Uber so we didn't have to worry about parking."

What you should know

Variable pricing: Campground rates fluctuate seasonally around Covington and New Orleans. Katherine D. notes about New Orleans RV Resort: "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."

Site amenities can vary: David B. reports on his waterfront site: "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."

Maintenance considerations: Facility upkeep affects experience. Jacqueline F. mentions that "the bathrooms were a bit unkept" at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, but notes "it was busy each time I went so it may have just been challenging to keep up with." Tara W. added that during her January stay, "the pool has been broken and there is no shuttle into town as listed."

Tips for camping with families

Check playground facilities: Family amenities vary between campgrounds. David B. observed at New Orleans RV Resort that the "playground was not much," which may impact families planning extended stays.

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