Best Campgrounds near Lockport, LA

Campgrounds near Lockport, Louisiana span across the greater New Orleans and bayou region, providing water-oriented camping experiences with varying levels of amenities. Bayou Segnette State Park Campground offers a full-service developed camping environment with RV hookups, tent sites, and glamping options just 30 minutes from the city. New Orleans West KOA provides cabins and RV sites with concrete pads in a more urban setting. The surrounding area includes several mixed-use campgrounds catering to both overnight visitors and longer-term stays, particularly along the working canals and bayous characteristic of southern Louisiana's waterways.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping in this Gulf Coast region, with hurricane season (June through November) potentially affecting availability. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, though summer brings high humidity and temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Most developed sites offer water and electrical hookups to combat the heat, while primitive camping options are limited in this predominantly wetland environment. Advance reservations are strongly recommended for weekends and during special events in New Orleans. Fishing licenses may be required for anglers accessing the numerous waterways. One camper noted: "Located bayou side with open grounds is this very quiet, professional RV park. Very pet friendly, an accommodating owner and very clean everything made my stay here memorable."

The region's campgrounds frequently offer water access as a primary amenity, with fishing docks, boat launches, and waterfront sites available at locations like Swampman RV Paradise and Catfish Cabins and Campground. Several visitors highlighted the working waterways as a distinctive feature of camping in this area. According to one visitor, "It is located on a working canal with shrimp boats docked and traveling up and down the canal. There is a cannery right down the way. Not picturesque in the traditional sense, but if you want to see what a working community is like, this is the place to be." Campground options range from basic RV parks with limited amenities to more developed state parks with showers, restrooms, and recreational facilities. Sites with shade can be limited in some locations, particularly at campgrounds along open waterways where trees are sparse.

Best Camping Sites Near Lockport, Louisiana (47)

    1. Bayou Segnette State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Westwego, LA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (504) 736-7140

    "They’ll also let you drive through to pick an available spot. very clean laundry room! Loads were $1.75

    • hot showers :)
    • stop at Joe’s Donuts for beignets :)

    Cons

    • bathroom design is meh."

    "Unaware of just how difficult it would be to secure accommodations I decided to check out the local state park, located just a few short miles outside of New Orleans proper.  "

    2. Magnolia RV Park LLC.

    1 Review
    Houma, LA
    11 miles

    $35 / night

    3. New Orleans West KOA

    19 Reviews
    Kenner, LA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (504) 467-1792

    $77 - $98 / night

    "We liked that this was 30 min outside of New Orleans so completely away from the bustle of the city. Our spot wasn't that level but we managed. Make sure you have extra blocks for your jacks."

    "Campsites are crowded in next to each other and you cannot see the river because of the levee."

    4. Swampman RV Paradise, LLC

    2 Reviews
    Houma, LA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (985) 860-8198

    $30 / night

    "Located bayou side with open grounds is this very quiet, professional rv park. Very pet friendly, an accommodating owner and very clean everything made my stay here memorable. "

    "It is located on a working canal with shrimp boats docked and traveling up and down the canal. There is a cannery right down the way."

    5. Houma RV Park

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    Houma, LA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (985) 498-0525

    6. Catfish Cabins and Campground

    1 Review
    Grand Isle, LA
    22 miles
    +1 (985) 475-8700

    $23 / night

    "We’ll definitely be back next time we stay close to Grand Isle."

    7. Capri Court Campground

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    Houma, LA
    11 miles
    +1 (985) 879-4288

    8. St. Bernard State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Belle Chasse, LA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (504) 682-2101

    $20 - $28 / night

    "Holy Goodness it is HOT in South Louisiana in May. Campground and Site 9: nice and roomy sites with electric, water, grill, fire pit, picnic table and shade trees."

    "Nice campground and good value for proximity to NOLA. 12 miles from Bywater/French qtr. park on Rampart and walk the 1/2 mile to the quarter."

    9. Bonnet Carre Spillway Boat Launch

    2 Reviews
    Norco, LA
    27 miles
    +1 (985) 783-5090

    "Near New Orleans and the airport. No hookups. Must register online."

    10. Lake End Park Campground & Marina

    15 Reviews
    Franklin, LA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (985) 380-4623

    "Picnic area in grass next to beach. Located on outskirts of city but still so close to everything ... Although you don't really have reason to leave. Bring bug spray and sunscreen."

    "There is a protected area on the lake within the park that you can launch your boat and they do have two restrooms with showers as well as washers and dryer’s to clean your clothes."

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Recent Reviews near Lockport, LA

187 Reviews of 47 Lockport Campgrounds


  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    St. Bernard State Park Campground

    Clean park just outside of New Orleans

    We ended up staying here for 10 nights as we were having vehicle issues. All the park staff we came in contact were very nice and accommodating. The spaces are far apart from each other but a little on the narrow side. I did notice spaces 7, 12 and 14 had sewer hook ups. There might have been more. They do give a senior discount so I think it was $14 a night to stay there if you were over 62. Nice hiking trail in the area, but beware of the ginormous banana spiders that weave their webs across the trail. The bathhouse was probably a three or four on a scale of five. They did have laundry facilities, which were inexpensive, $1.75 to wash and $1.75 to dry. You can drive your car up about 10 miles to the Algiers ferry terminal and take your vehicle across the Mississippi with a jazzy pass And then drive up to Algiers point where you take a passenger ferry across to the downtown area of New Orleans. Nice and convenient. And you don’t have to worry about parking as you can park on the street in Algiers. My few complaints would be the dump station is located to where you have to use it coming into the park instead of leaving the park. Also, there is a little bit of train noise as it’s relatively close to the tracks.

  • Martha H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 27, 2025

    Bonnet Carre Spillway Boat Launch

    Nice find for a night

    Nice level grass area easy to get in and out. Near New Orleans and the airport. No hookups. Must register online.

  • Gary  S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 10, 2025

    St. Bernard State Park Campground

    NOLA

    Nice level site with W&E hookups. 20 to 30 minute drive to the French Quarter in New Orleans. Very clean campground.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 9, 2025

    Bayou Segnette State Park Campground

    Location, location, location .

    Great location for the New Orleans area. Pool, boat ramp, laundry and showers. Beautiful floating cabins. Free wifi.

  • ron R.
    Feb. 20, 2025

    Bayou Segnette State Park Campground

    Stayed for a week

    I was here for a week.  The security is great.  The spots are quite level.  The water quality is good.  Bring a preasure regulator as it seems to be higher than normal preasure.  Each site has a picnik bench, fire pin and grill.  Asphalt parking area for camper.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 15, 2025

    New Orleans West KOA

    Clean and safe place to stay in the New Orleans metro area

    We spent almost a week at the New Orleans West KOA in January while exploring the New Orleans area. It was a good base to work from, about 25 minutes from the downtown museums and convenient to places like Destrehan Plantation and Bayou Segnette State Park. There are plenty of good restaurants and shops in the area, too.

    Campsites are crowded in next to each other and you cannot see the river because of the levee. On the plus side, a 10 minute walk will have you on the multi-use trail on top of the levee and that is a wonderful place for a walk, jog, or bike ride.

    The staff was friendly and helpful. Everything worked at our campsite. I give this 4 stars instead of 5 only because it is so urban, crowded, and lacking a good view.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 15, 2025

    Grand Isle State Park Campground

    Wonderful spot on the Gulf of Mexico

    We spent New Year's Eve 2024/2025 at Grand Isle State Park. Our spot (pretty much all of the spots) was a five minute walk from the beach. You cannot actually see the Gulf from the campsites because of a levee. Even on December 31, though, there were swarms of mosquitos, the only reason why Grand Isle gets 4 stars instead of 5.

    Park staff was friendly and helpful. The roads were good. The electricity and water worked just fine.

  • M
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Jude Travel Park

    Decent

    Has all amenities. Pool very cold. And hot tub is boiling. Once you check in it’s really hard to get ahold of anyone in the office. They were very kinda and accommodating for checking in. No change for laundry and clothes lines are not allowed. Cats everywhere and a ton of dog poop in the front area next to the pool. The owners dog was running around and scared the life out of ours.

    Nothing really near by other than the bus stuff for down town.

    The do have a shuttle but Uber is usually cheaper and fast and much more flexible.


Guide to Lockport

Campgrounds near Lockport, Louisiana provide access to both freshwater and saltwater fishing. This region sits at elevations typically below 10 feet above sea level, creating a unique wetland camping environment with abundant waterways. During winter months (December-February), temperatures moderate to 50-70°F, offering more comfortable camping conditions than summer's intense heat and humidity.

What to do

Fishing from dedicated docks: Swampman RV Paradise, LLC offers bayou-side fishing opportunities directly from the property. "Great fishing on the dock, wonderful cookouts and an abundance of friendly people made this one of my favorites," notes one visitor.

Watch working waterways: Observe authentic commercial fishing operations along the canals. At Swampman RV Paradise, "It is located on a working canal with shrimp boats docked and traveling up and down the canal. There is a cannery right down the way," according to one camper.

Explore historic sites: St. Bernard State Park Campground serves as a convenient base for visiting Chalmette Battlefield. "When here, you are very close to the Chalmette Battlefield National Park and Cemetery where the famous battle of New Orleans took place. This park offers great history lesson and period dressed reenactments," explains a camper.

What campers like

Wildlife viewing: Lake End Park Campground & Marina offers diverse wildlife encounters. "The fishing is fantastic down here and the wildlife is incredible. You will see alligators of course along with rabbits, black squirrels, osprey bald eagles as well as seagulls and pelicans given our close proximity to the gulf coast," reports one visitor.

Beach access: Families appreciate the man-made beaches at Lake End Park. "Kids love the man made beach. Adults love the fishing and marina. There is a lunch/snack bar. Very friendly people. Great day use area. Picnic area in grass next to beach," notes a reviewer.

Proximity to New Orleans: New Orleans West KOA serves as an affordable base for city exploration. "This campground is nice because its super close to everything. I stayed there while I was doing some community service in New Orleans, and it was very convenient. It's about 25 minutes from the French Quarter," mentions one camper.

What you should know

Working waterways atmosphere: Unlike typical scenic campgrounds, many campsites near Lockport feature industrial canal settings. "It is located on a working canal with shrimp boats docked and traveling up and down the canal. There is a cannery right down the way. Not picturesque in the traditional sense, but if you want to see what a working community is like, this is the place to be," describes a Swampman RV Paradise visitor.

Limited shade: Most campgrounds in this region lack substantial tree cover. "There is no shade. Full hook-ups available, but no bath house. However he does have a laundry room," notes a camper at Swampman RV Paradise.

Late arrival procedures: When arriving after office hours, call ahead for instructions. At Bayou Segnette State Park Campground, "The bathrooms were kept clean. The campground was nice. Getting around was a bit confusing but the lady on the phone gave very detailed instructions since we were arriving after hours."

Highway noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic noise due to proximity to major roads. At Lake End Park, "The park is located in just inside a 90° curve in the highway with two sets of rumble strips in each direction. Being located practically within the city limits of Morgan city, noise from traffic and the rumble strips doesn't quiet down until well after midnight and picks back up again in full force around 5 AM."

Tips for camping with families

Play areas: Catfish Cabins and Campground offers family-friendly amenities. "There are cabins and RV sites with FULL HOOKUPS, WiFi, cable, fish cleaning stations, a pool, and a washer and dryer."

Splash pads for cooling off: St. Bernard State Park features water play options. "There is a splash pad that was a huge hit for the little boys. This is the parks main attraction for the locals. Sunday's the locals get in free but it was not packed."

Insect management: Pack insect repellent for children, especially during evenings. At Lake End Park, "Bring bug spray and sunscreen," advises one visitor.

Fire ant awareness: Inspect tent sites before setting up. "My particular campsite was covered in fire ants that would start to build colonies within all your camping equipment left on the ground outside and they also built a major ant city underneath our tent," warns a Lake End Park camper.

Tips from RVers

Concrete pads: New Orleans West KOA offers stable parking surfaces. "Our site was a level concrete pad," notes one RVer.

Water pressure management: Bring regulators for some campgrounds. At Bayou Segnette, "The spots are quite level. The water quality is good. Bring a preasure regulator as it seems to be higher than normal preasure."

Limited maneuvering space: Some parks have tight spacing between sites. At New Orleans West KOA, "The spaces are a bit tight, only RV spots have a fire pit."

Security considerations: Several campgrounds offer enhanced security measures. "The security is great. The spots are quite level. The water quality is good," reports a camper at Bayou Segnette State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Lockport, LA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lockport, LA is Bayou Segnette State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 43 reviews.