Best Tent Camping near Hammond, LA

Tent campsites near Hammond, Louisiana are limited but concentrated in accessible locations. Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales offers tent camping with drive-in access and accommodates groups, while New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides tent options within reasonable driving distance. These established campgrounds serve as practical bases for exploring the broader region between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Lamar Dixon Expo Center features amenities uncommon at primitive sites, including drinking water, electric hookups, fires allowed, showers, and toilets. Trash service and reservable sites make this location convenient for tent campers seeking basic services. The campground remains open year-round. The roads are paved and well-maintained, with security staff present. A camper noted, "This is a great central location to the Baton Rouge and even New Orleans area. Scouts often tent camp in this area but it is big enough to accommodate everyone."

Backcountry tent camping opportunities are sparse in this predominantly developed region. The New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, while primarily catering to RVs, does accommodate tent campers seeking proximity to urban attractions. The location sits about 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans and includes amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, showers, and toilets. Fire rings are provided at designated sites, though tent campers should be prepared for minimal separation from RV neighbors. The resort's position on a waterway creates a distinctive camping environment not typically found at primitive tent campgrounds. Seasonal considerations include humidity and potential for insects during warmer months, making spring and fall preferred seasons for tent camping in this region.

Best Tent Sites Near Hammond, Louisiana (4)

    1. J & W Campground

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    Springfield, LA
    14 miles
    +1 (225) 294-8961

    2. New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    15 Reviews
    Metairie, LA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (504) 286-8157

    $75 - $170 / night

    "The biggest drawbacks are the drive up and the ... Flight for life? Helicopter that keeps passing over. The amenities are top notch, the sites are great. The price is a premium, but it's legit."

    "They pick up your trash by noon, LP pickup/refill, shower hot, store, pool, hot tub, sitting areas with rockers, laundry, dog area and great restaurant/sport bar. Had excellent crab cake and bisque."

    3. Lamar Dixon Expo Center

    5 Reviews
    Prairieville, LA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (225) 621-1700

    "Great location. This is a great central location to the baton rouge and even new orleans area. Lamar Dixon is huge, and usually has some type of event happening."

    "Lamar Dixon outside Baton Rogue but not far from New Orleans either. This is a good in between spot to pitch your tent and visit all the very cool places roun'cher."

    4. Marrero Travel Park

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    Marrero, LA
    47 miles
    +1 (504) 347-9907
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Tent Camping Reviews near Hammond, LA

363 Reviews of 4 Hammond 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
    Mar. 22, 2022

    Percy Quin State Park Campground

    Nice park, campground roads are narrow

    Percy Quinn is a nice state park on a lake. We had a great weekend stay, and the weather was awesome, a little chilly in the mornings, but otherwise great. 

    Bathrooms were clean reasonably clean. There was some damage in the one I used. Amenities include a fishing pier and boat launch near the campground. The playground and swimming pool are at the day use area which is a decent drive on the other side of the park. Be sure and hike the nature trail at the north end of the park. Part of the trail is a boardwalk through the swamp(but one section is in disrepair). 

    Stayed in campsite#6 which is on the lake. Back-in site with asphalt parking. The picnic table has concrete around it, but there is a 2 foot gap of dirt between the asphalt parking and the concrete. There is no BBQ pit or fire ring. 15A/30A/50A, water, and sewer hookups. Site was level side to side and had a slight slope front to back. Awning faced east so we didnt get the evening sun shining underneath. The spot is relatively shaded. Nearest neighbor was at least 20 ft. Away. Roads in the park were asphalt. Campground roads were narrow and there were no signs at intersections in the campground indicting which loop to take for which campsite numbers. 

    Both AT&T and Verizon had weak signal(2 bars each) and slow data. No WiFi in park. Would stay here again. We camped at Percy Quin State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • 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.

  • Layla D.
    Apr. 22, 2020

    Percy Quin State Park Campground

    Packed in at Percy Quin

    When our best friends and travel companions bought a camper, we couldn’t wait to all go camping together with our kids and dogs. A quick weekend getaway to Percy Quin was in order for us all. Because of our last minute decision to go camping, we had limited sites to choose from (especially neighboring sites). We ended up at sites 63 and 64 which were pretty close together, but we were happy with that since we knew our neighbors. The sites included sewer hookup, a picnic table, a grill, and an asphalt pad. There were no designated fire rings, so we made our own. Other sites that we thought looked nice for traveling with friends were 47/49, 50/52, 57/59, and 60/61.

    Since this was a quick trip (and the weather was miserably cold), we didn’t get to explore as much as we would have liked. We did walk the dogs around the campground to see all of the campsites, the little chapel, and the lake. The boys did some fishing but didn’t get to do any catching on this cold November weekend. The campground was generally noisy and was completely packed for the weekend; however, it was pretty quiet at night. The sites were all quite close to one another, not affording much seclusion and privacy from other guests. Although it wasn’t our favorite campground close to home, Percy Quin was a good place for a quick getaway with our friends and kids, and we made some great memories!

  • 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.

  • 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.


Guide to Hammond

Tent campsites near Hammond, Louisiana offer strategic access to both rural and urban attractions. Located in the Florida Parishes region, this area sits at elevations generally below 100 feet above sea level with abundant waterways contributing to the region's humid subtropical climate. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making spring and fall the preferred camping seasons.

What to do

Water activities nearby: The New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides tent campers with waterfront access. "It's right on the water so you can see yachts and boats come in and out. The grounds are maintained very nicely, beautiful plants etc.," notes Alana F.

Explore New Orleans: Tent campers can stay near Hammond and make day trips to New Orleans. "This resort sits approximately 5 miles from downtown New Orleans. It is a great onsite restaurant with a fabulous pool," writes Erich H. about New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Regional events: The Lamar Dixon Expo Center frequently hosts various events that campers can attend. "Lamar Dixon is huge, and usually has some type of event happening. If you camp there during these events, it is very convenient," explains Paula W.

What campers like

Central location: The strategic position between major cities appeals to many campers. "This is a good in between spot to pitch your tent and visit all the very cool places roun'cher," notes Shelly S. about her stay at Lamar Dixon Expo Center.

Security features: Many tent campers appreciate the safety measures at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina. "It's also secured for those that are worried, I know I was," mentions Alana F., while another camper noted, "Place is fenced at gated for added security."

Recreational facilities: On-site amenities enhance the camping experience. "There is a public fishing pond with a very nice solar lighted, paved track around it," writes Paula W. about Lamar Dixon, adding that the area is "big enough to accommodate everyone."

What you should know

Variable pricing: Tent camping costs fluctuate seasonally. "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," reports Katherine D. about her experience with New Orleans RV Resort & Marina.

Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult approach roads. Stuart K. notes, "2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain."

Urban proximity trade-offs: The convenience of city access comes with urban noise. "The occasional noise from airplanes taking off from nearby Lakefront Airport was a small detraction," mentions David B.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife awareness: The region has native wildlife requiring vigilance. "I always worry whenever we are anywhere with possible gators so we didn't go looking and were careful at night," advises Shelly S. from her experience at Lamar Dixon Expo Center.

Transportation planning: Staying outside city centers requires transportation strategy. "It was close enough to the French Quarter to take a Uber so we didn't have to worry about parking," suggests Mary H. about staying near New Orleans.

Campground features: Some facilities offer family-friendly amenities. "There is a restaurant and bar," notes one camper, while others mention pools and organized activities that keep children entertained during downtime between regional explorations.

Tips from RVers

Hookup limitations: Utility arrangements may present challenges for tent campers sharing facilities. Jonathan L. explains about Lamar Dixon Expo Center: "The hookups are shared between 4 sites. Think the center of a rectangle made of 4 rectangles," which can impact available electrical access.

Site selection strategy: Choose sites carefully based on specific needs. "Stayed in waterfront campsite #21, but view was partially blocked by houseboats. Pretty disappointed for $89/night," advises David B., suggesting that waterfront sites may not all offer equal value.

Weather considerations: Louisiana's climate affects camping comfort significantly. The high humidity levels, particularly in summer months, make spring and fall camping preferable for both tent and RV campers throughout the Hammond region.

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