Best Campgrounds near Hammond, LA
Several good campgrounds surround Hammond, Louisiana within a short drive. Bogue Chitto State Park Campground has clean sites and puts you right by the Bogue Chitto River with hiking trails throughout the park. Tickfaw State Park Campground lets you walk through Louisiana's different environments on boardwalks that cross cypress swamps and hardwood forests. They have a small nature center that explains the local plants and animals. Bayou Segnette State Park Campground works well for campers who want to visit New Orleans while having a place to return to at night. You'll find showers, laundry machines, and a boat launch there. The best camping weather near Hammond comes during spring and fall months. Summer camping means dealing with heat and humidity. Watch for alligators in these areas - follow the posted rules about storing food and keeping a safe distance. Most campgrounds have good roads leading to them, though heavy rain sometimes causes flooding on access roads. It's worth calling ahead if there's been recent rainfall. Hammond's nearby camping spots range from quiet nature settings to bases for city exploration.
