Camping options near Greenwell Springs, Louisiana feature several RV parks within a 30-minute drive radius of town. The area sits at low elevation along the Amite River watershed, with a humid subtropical climate that sees mild winters and hot summers. Most local campgrounds remain accessible year-round with peak humidity occurring July through September when afternoon thunderstorms are common.
What to do
Fishing at the lake: Lakeside RV Park offers a large open lake where campers can enjoy catch-and-release fishing. "This Campground has a beautiful lake with lots of areas to cookout," notes Amber in her review, highlighting the multiple lakeside recreation spots.
Bike the Mississippi levee: The levee near Farr Park RV Campground offers extensive paved pathways perfect for cycling. "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., with another camper adding, "We used the back trail to get to the levee to ride our e bikes and went on about a 30 mile ride."
Enjoy water recreation: Reunion Lake RV Resort offers multiple swimming options. "We really enjoyed the lazy river," notes Jessica B., who adds that "they only did kayaking 2 days since they were technically not yet on their summer schedule."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing at some local parks. At Farr Park, Marie B. mentions, "Spots are spacious and not crowded so you can spread out," while Sandy P. notes about Fireside RV Resort, "Some sites are a little too close together while others have plenty of green space."
Clean facilities: RV parks Greenwell Springs visitors frequently mention facility cleanliness. "Bathrooms and washing/dryer areas are spotless," writes Cat R. about Fireside RV Resort, while Susan R. observed at Farr Park that "the bath house was clean and well maintained. There were 4 ladies showers and 3 stalls."
Game rooms and pavilions: Several parks offer indoor recreation options. At Lakeside RV Park, Sara H. noted, "I also noticed a game room and other large indoor & covered outdoor spaces obviously designed for some good sized gatherings, perhaps reunions?"
What you should know
Vehicle size restrictions: Not all parks accommodate large RVs. Night RV Park has limited space for bigger vehicles, while reviewers note Lakeside RV Park can handle large rigs with ease.
Dump station limitations: Farr Park offers dump stations but with design issues. "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," reports David B.
Weekend crowds: Natalabany Creek Campground and other recreation-focused parks get busy on weekends. Nancy W. observed at Reunion Lake, "This park typifies 'RV Resort' with multiple swimming pools... It fills up with weekend campers with lots of kids and barking dogs on weekends so there is not much peace and quiet."
Speed limits: Several parks enforce strict speed regulations. Richard L. mentions, "They are strict about the 5mph speed limit and thankfully so."
Tips for camping with families
Covered playgrounds: When camping with children during summer, seek parks with shaded play areas. "They added a covered playground for kids. I mean covered with a very large steel structure. The playground is covered with rubber mulch," explains Joey H. about Lakeside RV Park.
Pool options: Shelby J's RV Park and other parks in the region offer various swimming facilities. At Fireside RV Resort, Michele P. notes, "Pools and lazy river was about the only entertainment but for adults it was fine!"
Proximity to attractions: When planning family outings, consider distance to local points of interest. Paula W. describes Natalabany Creek as "the kind of place to stay at while exploring the local area(s)," adding it's "definitely a vacation type park. No roughing it here."
Site selection for shade: Look for sites with natural shade during summer months. Sandy P. appreciates that Fireside RV Resort has an "abundance of trees and shade," while Cat R. notes at Farr Park the "romantic coral sunsets and country vibes."
Tips from RVers
Concrete pads: Many RV parks Greenwell Springs, Louisiana feature concrete pads which affect leveling and heat. Rod A. mentioned at Lakeside RV Park, "The site was level and easy to back in," while Diane H. noted at Reunion Lake Resort that "all the sites are concrete pad which makes its very hot in summer and feels sorta like a parking lot at times."
Electrical service: Check amperage availability before booking. Most parks offer 50-amp service, with Lakeside RV Park providing pagoda-styled hookup towers that Sara H. described as "rather attractive."
Site width considerations: Some pull-through sites have length but limited width. Brittany V. observed at Lakeside RV Park, "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."
Highway proximity: For convenient overnight stops, consider parks close to main roads. Rod A. appreciated that Lakeside RV Park was "easy in and out from interstate," though Casey L. noted, "The traffic on the main road was very loud throughout the night, even with a large privacy fence."
