Denham Springs camping areas sit in Louisiana's pine forests and marshlands where the Amite River flows toward Lake Maurepas. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winters remain mild with occasional freezing nights. Most RV sites near Denham Springs, Louisiana offer concrete pads with full hookups, though sites along waterways become scarce during peak travel seasons from May through September.
What to do
**Fishing access: Level sites at Lakeside RV Park provide proximity to their fishing lake where several campers report catch-and-release opportunities. "This Campground has a beautiful lake with lots of areas to cookout," notes Amber, who visited with family.
**Bicycle along the Mississippi: Farr Park RV Campground connects to the Mississippi River levee bike path, allowing cyclists to explore in either direction. "There is a paved bike path on top of the river levee that you can ride all the way to downtown Baton Rouge," explains David B., while another visitor adds, "We used the back trail to get to the levee to ride our e bikes and went on about a 30 mile ride south past L'Auberge."
**Water recreation: Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore offers multiple swimming options including a lazy river. "We spent last Sunday-Thursday at Reunion Lake RV Resort and we really enjoyed it! We missed the big crowds and pretty much had the place to ourselves," writes Jessica B., who visited during off-peak days.
What campers like
**Clean facilities: Washrooms and laundry areas receive consistent positive mentions at several campgrounds. At Lakeside RV Park, Sara H. notes, "4 nice showers, 6 toilets, 4 sinks: all had hooks & white wire shelves for toiletries," while another camper observed that "Bathrooms were well maintained, clean. Little store had essentials and they weren't overpriced."
**Spacious sites: Natalabany Creek Campground offers larger-than-average camping spots. "Concrete pad, lots of grass, large lots. It's quiet and everyone is nice," reports Jensen K., while Paula W. adds that "The sites are spacious with water, electric, and sewer."
**Covered amenities: Several parks provide shade structures over recreation areas. At Lakeside RV Park, Walt W. appreciates that they have "a covered play area for kids and a nice dog walk area," while Casey L. confirms "we loved the playground that was covered which allowed us to play with our kids in the heat of the day and even with rain."
What you should know
**Highway noise: Traffic sounds can impact sleep quality at certain RV sites near Denham Springs. Casey L. reports at Lakeside RV Resort: "The traffic on the main road was very loud throughout the night, even with a large privacy fence."
**Dump station challenges: Some parks offer dump stations instead of full sewer hookups. At Farr Park, David B. notes, "The dump station connection for your sewer hose is at a 45 degree angle and a bit above ground level. This creates sags in your hose. Also, there is no way to secure or screw in your connection."
**Resident population: Several campgrounds have permanent residents alongside vacation spots. Casey observed, "You can definitely tell that the majority of people here are full-time residents. They only have one portion of the park that is available for short stays."
Tips for camping with families
**Pool and playground options: Fireside RV Resort offers water recreation for different age groups. "Very new and nice but packed a ton of sites into a little area. Lazy river and pool are nice as well but extremely crowded as it's about the only entertainment on campus," reports Brandon.
**Kid-friendly activities: Some parks have extensive recreation options beyond swimming. Paula W. found that Natalabany Creek offers "a HUGE pond for catch and release fish (no swimming or boating). There is an arcade room, swimming pool, putt putt golf, and a really great creek behind the cabins."
**Seasonal considerations: School holidays impact crowd levels significantly. Jessica B. noticed at Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore, "We missed the big crowds and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Only negative was that the bar didn't open til 3pm, and they only did kayaking 2 days since they were technically not yet on their summer schedule."
Tips from RVers
**Site selection strategy: Choose spots based on pad material and shade availability. At Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore, Nancy W. advises, "All sites are 30/50 amp, full hook-up, with wifi and cable. There are pull-thru and back-in sites. Sites, roads, and patios are paved and level and come with a picnic table and fire pit."
**Reservation timing: Farr Park RV Camground operates on a first-come basis for some sites. Jacqueline A. notes, "First come first serve so you can come as early as you like and then spend a full day exploring LSU and Baton Rouge."
**Pull-through dimensions: Site width can be restrictive at some locations. Brittany V. from Lakeside RV Park cautions, "We booked a pull through and the length of the site is fantastic but the width is rather narrow so your neighbor's hookups are in your grass area."
