Tent Camping Lafayette, LA
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Best Tent Sites Near Lafayette, Louisiana (2)
1. Cypremort Point State Park Campground
6 Reviews•27 Photos•41 SavesAvery Island, Louisiana- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$27 / night
2. Attakapas Wildlife Management Area
2 Reviews•5 Photos•43 SavesFranklin, Louisiana- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
Recent Tent Reviews near Lafayette, LA
163 Reviews of 2 Lafayette Campgrounds
- Bill D.
Scout
Cypremort Point State Park Campground
Its Aight
Its an aight spot to escape the city and not far from Lafayette. I like the grills and covered areas on the beach with the picnic tables. I don't like all the thick black oily mulch like substance in the water, its like quicksand and hard to swim in. This is not a tent camping area so I'm not sure why its listed as such, tents arent allowed here. The entrance fee is cheap.
Kelly E.
Ranger
Palmetto Island State Park Campground
Palmettos everywhere!
Basic state park camping Bonus is onsite laundry 50/30/20 amp service (you have to flip all the breakers for 20 amp service - strange). A couple good hardened trails. Also a canoe/kayak ‘trail’. Four remote tent camp sites that are far enough from camp sites to enjoy. Sites are on lake lafluer.
- FFERNANDO D.Scout
South Campground — Chicot State Park
Great Campground
We went camping in a tent this weekend at the park and really enjoyed it. We stayed at the south landing camping area in loop A. If you plan on camping in a tent I recommend the spots in loop A and most in loop D. B and C are more for RVs but you could still set up there, those two loops are more open and the spots are closer. Loops A and D are a little more spread out and have trees between some spots. The main bathroom was in good shape and had heat. Trash was picked up every morning by the park. Our spot had a fire ring, water , and electricity. The park allows you to use dead tree limbs for firewood. One thing to know about spots on loop A near the comfort station is that there’s a treatment plant in the center that kicks on every once in a while and makes a good bit of noise at night when the motor runs. It helped put me to sleep but it might bother others. Also theres no cell signal except in one or two random spots of the campground but it was nice to unplug for a weekend . We really enjoyed this campground and park though and will definitely be back .
- Kelly E.Ranger
Cypremort Point State Park Campground
March 2022
Five tenting Only sites. NO RV sites at this time. Cold outdoor showers available Tent sites are on a man made beach. Picnic table and grill for each site. New board walk almost complete. Picnic pavilion. No senior or other discounts for tent sites. In the off season you will not find anything open. Bring all that you’ll need. Feel it’s a little expensive compared to campgrounds with many more amenities, nicer bathrooms and hot showers. Birding is good. VERY quiet in off season. Locked gate and feels safe.
- Tyler H.Ranger
Palmetto Island State Park Campground
Clean and Quiet
Has spaced out sites and 4 backpack tent sites. A few walking trails. Saw alligators, jumping fish, deer, opossums and all kinds if wildlife.
- JJeri C.
TravelerSouth Campground — Chicot State Park
Great hiking
We go to Chicot often because it is close to us. It has good hiking trails and arboretum. We usually tent camp on the south loop. These sites are not too close together. The only complaint have is that the tent pads need to be redone. The bathhouse is old but kept clean. There is a playground and splash pad near by for the kids. The lake is beautiful. Convince store is near by and WalMart about 20 minutes away.
- Bill D.Scout
Palmetto Island State Park Campground
Decent Spot
It's a decent spot for being nearby to Lafayette. The thing I don't like is the expensive prices for State Parks in Louisiana and the closed gates that don't allow late night entrance. Small man made pond in the back, watched a kid catch a large bass a few years back. The primitive hike in spots are on the back side of the pond so you have to hike in about a mile to rent camp for cheaper than the price of the RV pull up spots. This is a newer state park and it has nice, clean, large facilities with showers and bathrooms. The trail is super short. Overall the park is very small. Fun spot for kayak fishing. Noticed lots of invasive apple snails.
- Mark J.
Guide
Bayou Wilderness RV Resort
Nice campground
Nice campground. Clean bathhouse. Nice pool with water slides. Close to Lafayette with shopping and restaurants.
- Bonnie D.Scout
Acadiana Park Campground
It's ok
Nothing special about this campground, but if you live nearby, and just want to get away, it's ok. The water, though, is disgusting! This is owned by the City of Lafayette. It seems like they would take care of this water situation! Something is not right with it. Also, lots of raccoons, so keep your food inside if you don't want to have to buy more!
- AAlicia A.Traveler
Attakapas Wildlife Management Area
Great for a few nights
Permit and sign-in/out required on Louisiana WMA website. Close to a boating launch that has a bathroom and water. The site has 3 picnic tables with plenty of room for tents or rvs. About 2 miles from town, with decent service. Beautiful sunsets over the fields.
- Melanie H.Scout
South Campground — Chicot State Park
Lake was beautiful
Lake was beautiful. Awesome kayaking. Camp sites are a little close, especially because we usually go to tent only sections. The is none at Chicot, so the loud Rvs trucks and motorcycles were annoying. Like someone said, the raccoons are not your average raccoons, and the mosquitos were not even those of us In South Louisiana say are normal. The next time we go, I think we will rent a cabin.
Paula W.
LegendCypremort Point State Park Campground
Crabbin' and Swimmin'
This campground is a Louisiana State Park located on Vermillion Bay In the Gulf of Mexico.
THERE ARE ONLY CABINS TO RENT, NO TENT OR RV CAMPING!
This park was very nice but small. There is a fishing pier / penninsula. There are 3 swimming beach areas (all connected but separate). Only beach 1 was usable today. There are bathrooms with outside showers to wash the salt water and sand off. The park Ranger was around and meeting people. The beach is man made and graded so it was clean. There are picnic tables, grills, covered areas, lots of trash cans throughout the park. There is a separate sailboat launch area and an overflow area for fishing.
The cabins are all grouped into one spot and have a private dock for fishing. They are located across from beach area 3 and the sailboat launch area.
We loved this park. Remember sunscreen, bug spray, camera, and…HAVE FUN, YOUR PLAYING IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
Erin R.Guide
Catfish Heaven Aqua Farm & RV Park
Nice park
Nice RV park in Louisiana. This park has mostly full timers and you slot will be small.
The grounds were wonderful for children. There were ponds, picnic tables, pool, playground, splash pad, train.
Jack B.Guide
Frog City RV Park
Super Friendly staff
The first thing you encounter is the super friendly and helpful staff. The campground is level well maintained and a perfect spot to stop when traveling on I-10 in Louisiana. We will be back.
- Kassie R.Scout
South Campground — Chicot State Park
Clean, open, comfortable
It's so well taken care of, it's beautiful, and there's so much to explore. It's a welcoming place to experience Louisiana outdoors.
- LLindsey F.Traveler
South Campground — Chicot State Park
Great biking and hiking trail
One of my favorite places to go camping, trails bring you right through the swamps of South louisiana. Love walking elevated on the path right over the mush and cypress knees galore!
Kayli M.Traveler
North Campground — Chicot State Park
Beautiful & well maintained
This park is absolutely stunning. the camping spots are spread out for a more personal experience. Here you can fish, kayak, swim, and dont forget to swing by the Arboretum. very scenic "Louisiana" park
Jim H.Scout
Bergersons on the Bayou Campground
No tents allowed
No tents allowed at this location.
Christy P.Guide
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground
Great for quick trip
We are a family that does alot of camping. My 11 year old calls State Parks camping for beginners. That said, we really enjoy the variety of parks we have in Louisiana for quick trips. Sometimes the forest beckons us and we don't have the time or resources to do the primitive thing. Lauke Fausse itself appears to be a very small park. What land there is to explore is beautiful. But people this is Louisiana, you are smack dab in the middle of wetlands so be prepared for damp, humid and buggy. Our biggest mistake was not providing enough time to get canoes.or kayaks. The large majority of this state park is water, which you are encouraged to explore. A large number of sites even have small docks. If you, like us, have friends who like to say the want to come camping but then panic when they can't find wifi, haha, your best bet is over by pavilions near old bird island. Available are premium sites, a couple TENTR sites, and apparently a site only accessible by canoe.
https://www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/lake-fausse-pointe-state-park
- JJeremey D.Traveler
South Campground — Chicot State Park
Beautiful maintained. Really nice staff.
Arrived just before the office closed, but the staff took the time to put us in a nice tent spot.near the showers.
Bounding AroundLegend
Davis Roadside Park
Great spot in Cajun Country!
This was a great little spot to spend a few days. We had an amazing time watching the wildlife and enjoying the water in the middle of nowhere Louisiana. There is a bar not too far away that we enjoyed meeting some locals at. Our hotspots worked great here to have a productive work week too. Be careful how you get here though!! There is a low clearance bridge that takes you over the levee that there is no way an RV would clear. Be sure to check maps/directions and plan accordingly!!
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.LegendSouth Campground — Chicot State Park
Good hiking, fishing, and scenery!
Chicot State Park is located near Ville Platte, Louisiana. It’s a nice place to hangout for the day. This park has bathrooms and showers, electrical outlets, and clean facilities. The campsites are a mixed bag - some are great, others are extremely unlevel, & close to one another.
The park itself is great. Awesome hiking trails, good fishing, and great scenery! There’s a decent sized lake with some good fishing. I recommend kayaking at this park!
Mike V.RangerSouth Campground — Chicot State Park
Chicot State Park, N of Ville Platte, LA
Overall it is one of the best state parks in Louisiana. Miles of trails for hiking & biking. Even a paddle trail out on the lake. Two campgrounds with bathroom/shower bldgs. Also has scenic primitive campsites that you can hike to and/or paddle to. No swimming allowed here. There is some alligators in the water. Lake is popular for fishing. Lots of birds here. Negatives are the wasps, ticks, and chiggers.
Mark D.GuideSouth Campground — Chicot State Park
SUPERB
We were there November 5th and basically had the whole campground to ourselves. (there were probably 6 other campers scattered around the park). Our site was huge and even if there were other campers we would not have been able to see them.
Not the easiest park to get to but well worth it. At dusk the mosquitoes came out but what do you expect staying in a Louisiana bayou?? Had decent cell coverage w/ T-mobile (3 bars). Have some great trails throughout the park (mainly at the north campground)
- MMichelle R.Guide
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground
So many employees
So many employees yet the bathrooms were dirty and trash was on the ground. Many bbq stands were broken and tent pads under water. Otherwise, camp was good. Way off the beaten path, quiet, spacious, lots of water which means lots of mosquitoes. Camp host had pet off leash so rules are not followed. Great discounts for military.
- Mike V.Ranger
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground
CCU#4, unimproved canoe campsite #4, at Lake Fausse Point State Park, Louisiana
Nice primitive campsite on an island that you get to by boat (motor boat/canoe/kayak). Site is also known as Highland Waters campsite. Nice big flat area under trees including large live oaks to set up your tents or hammocks under. Has a fire ring, but no toilets, no water, no electrical. Does have a covered wooden table to serve as a rough kitchen kiosk. Wooden dock by waters edge also has a picnic table. Must call the state park to reserve this site.
- Tom C.Scout
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Campground
Wet
First of all, if your rig is over 10’ tall, don’t come in through Butte LaRose, there’s a bridge you won’t get across! Come in through Henderson. That being said, I wasn’t impressed. We were under the mistaken impression that they honored the Nat’l park pass and gave you 1/2 off the price. We paid a total of $36 which included the $6 online reservation fee even though we did not reserve online. We’ve never been charged this fee in any other park as a “walk in”. The men’s bathroom and shower was closed but they had a portable one set up with one shower which was in the handicapped toilet stall and only one other toilet stall and one urinal. Needless to say, you hand to wait in line even though there were only about 10 other campers there. This is a poorly maintained campground with huge potholes in the road going in and standing water everywhere. If Louisiana is going to charge me a reservation fee for a walk-in, I’ll stay in another state. The sites on the water are $42 and there is no cell service anywhere in the park. Supposedly there is wi-fi in some areas but they couldn’t tell me where that was and I never found it.
Guide to Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana, offers some fantastic options for tent camping, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities.
Tent campers should check out Cypremort Point State Park Campground
- This campground features all cement and level sites, with amenities like picnic tables, grills, and a beach area perfect for family fun.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy great speck kayak fishing in the fall at Cypremort Point State Park Campground, where the breeze keeps things comfortable.
Tent camping at Attakapas Wildlife Management Area
- This well-reviewed area provides a peaceful setting with beautiful sunsets, picnic tables, and ample space for tents, all while being close to a boating launch with bathroom facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lafayette, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lafayette, LA is Cypremort Point State Park Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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