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Land-O-Pines Family Campground and Hidden Oaks Family Campground both house luxury glamping accommodations just minutes from Mandeville, Louisiana. These glamping campsites feature upscale canvas tents and yurts equipped with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. The glamping units at Land-O-Pines provide private spaces with furnished interiors while maintaining a connection to nature. One recent visitor mentioned, "The sites are mostly shady with enough privacy, making it perfect for a relaxing glamping getaway." Hidden Oaks offers waterfront glamping options along the river, providing an immersive natural experience without sacrificing comfort. All glamping accommodations include picnic tables outside, and many feature private firepits for evening relaxation.
Three Oaks & A Pine and New Orleans RV Resort & Marina extend the eco-friendly glamping experiences within driving distance of Mandeville. The marina location offers unique waterside glamping with views of passing boats and yachts. According to a camper, "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 in between each campsite so you have privacy." Seasonal activities enhance the glamping experience, with Land-O-Pines hosting special Halloween weekends featuring decorated sites and organized activities. Most glamping sites provide easy access to water recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on nearby waterways. Several locations also feature swimming pools, making them ideal for summer glamping retreats while maintaining proximity to New Orleans attractions just 30-45 minutes away.
"New “deck” with room for a rug, fire pit, and chairs. The deck also has a picnic table with a fire pit just off the edge. There’s a creek that ran behind the spot that kept my husband busy."
"Fire pit was in a nice location and the picnic table was huge. Family was able to do plenty of bike riding around the park with only one monster hill."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Staff is amazing. There is a lot of fun things to do for the whole family, from swimming, water slide to playing bingo and a lot more."
"The store on site gives easy access to any items you may have forgotten. Live music happens on special weekends, as well as holiday related activities for kids."
"Everyone decorates their campsites, there's hayrides and haunted houses. They have plenty of scheduled activities to keep the kids busy all day."
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Friendly staff. They are upgrading many things in the park like electric, location of setups, etc. Has fishing and more. This park looks like a blast to come to on holidays for the family."
"this campground has been around for a long time. It has great festive activities for the seasonal holidays and a general laid back mind set year round. Halloween decorations were in full effect. "
from $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $75 - $170 / night
Check Availability"Some ambient traffic noise. This is a good campground for day trips into NOLA."
"Located only 15 minutes from the heart of New Orleans!! The campground is spacious and each site is separated by trees or bushes. It’s very affordable like most state parks are, which is a plus."
"The spaces are a bit tight, only RV spots have a fire pit. Showers are well kept but the place smells musty. The location can’t be beat and the employees are great."
"When you arrive you will be greeted by friendly staff both outside and inside the office. This isn’t the biggest KOA we’ve been to but it has it all."
from $77 - $98 / night
Check Availability"There are probably over 200 sites for camping in this park with beachfront sites and even primitive drive up sites for tent camping back in the woods."
"Loops are dependent on site—shady spots on the exterior are great but the interior spots can be garbage."
from $57 - $477 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Really impressed with the cleanliness of the grounds, but some of the fire pits and grills could use some work. Great variety of campsite layouts, as well as a couple of wheelchair friendly ones."
"About 30 back in gravel slots, the neighborhood is not very scenic but it’s a good location right off I-10 and 15 minutes to the French Quarter."
"Park owners are lovely, kind people and they allow, if not encourage, bringing pets!"
from $30 / night
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TravelerWe stayed at site 124 in “Bottomland” and we loved it. New “deck” with room for a rug, fire pit, and chairs. The deck also has a picnic table with a fire pit just off the edge. There’s a creek that ran behind the spot that kept my husband busy. The only downside is that the water and electricity plug are pretty far from your camper- you may need to pack your extender.
ScoutEvery 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.
TravelerI wanted to give this place a good review but…Site was dirty with cigarette butts and the grill was not cleaned out in what looked like a long time. Fire pit was still smoldering. Bathrooms were out of toilet paper and soap. Told the receptionist at the front gate. It was still not restocked. Bathrooms were dirty and very moldy shower curtains. Looks like it was once a nice place but not anymore. Needs some updating and someone needs to take some pride in their job and at least clean and restock the bathrooms
RangerLand-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.
LegendTraveling through for the night. Just a few minutes from the interstate. Spacious sites. Friendly staff. They are upgrading many things in the park like electric, location of setups, etc. Has fishing and more. This park looks like a blast to come to on holidays for the family. They already have Christmas decorations up, a train ride ready and more! No doubt a great place to bring the family. Will stop by next time through. Hope it's when festivities are going.
TravelerThis park is giant! There are probably over 200 sites for camping in this park with beachfront sites and even primitive drive up sites for tent camping back in the woods. The park has 2 shower areas and 4 bathrooms on site as well as multiple playgrounds for the kiddos and even a water park! It is located directly across the street from the Gulf of Mexico and has its own private beach. I stayed in the primitive camping sites for 2 nights because all other sites were reserved for the weekend and it was great. No electric hookup or water but the sites are privately tucked away in the woods and only cost 15$ per night. If you want, you can stay beachfront for 48$ and I believe the regular sites with hookups and water are around $30 per night. The park itself is very well maintained and has ice and drinks for sale in the front office. The employees are extremely nice and helpful and will even tell you about fun things to do in town while you’re there. Definitely the biggest and one of the nicest campgrounds/state parks I’ve stayed in. Worth the trip!
ScoutThe 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. We wanted a presidential site for its private hot tub, but apparently the one available isn't free for our duration. We got one next to it and it shares the excellent Waterfront view. The communal pool and hot tub are great to relax in after our long drive in. Looking forward to exploring the city which is right down the road.
GuideThe spaces are a bit tight, only RV spots have a fire pit. Showers are well kept but the place smells musty. The location can’t be beat and the employees are great. Very safe area and convenient shopping places nearby. Short drive to downtown. Good Wi-Fi, good laundry and dish cleaning area. Would stay again but I wish the small camper area would be more spaced out and have fire pits or grills. Nice little playground and the pool looked good as well.
LegendThis is a review for BUCCANEER STATE PARK Waveland Mississippi where we stay during January 2023
Be sure to travel US 90 to Lake Shore Drive to avoid RR track bottom out.
Lake Shore Drive deadheads into South Beach Drive.
PROS
Site 109 level
Site 109 shady
Treasure Cove toilet/shower facility was heated and clean with ample TP
Site pedestal grill
Park roadways easily navigable
Trash dumpster at campground loop entrance, which was walkable
T-MOBILE 2-3 bars
CONS
Never saw park ranger drive thru campground in 3 days
Never found a camp host nor were there any marked in campground map
LOTS of noise! Railroad Avenue runs right behind Treasure Cove campground which is heavily traveled Railroad track behind park has 2-3 trains passing by each night
No privacy from neighboring campsites
Non moveable concrete & wooden picnic table on concrete slab
Leash rules ignored by pet owners
No overnight security gate closure
Park laundromat had machines out of service
No park WiFi
Glamping near Mandeville, Louisiana offers unique bayou and riverside experiences with distinct seasonal events compared to standard camping options. Located in southeast Louisiana where the average elevation is just 7 feet above sea level, the area's subtropical climate creates year-round opportunities for water-based recreation. The region experiences 80-85% humidity during summer months, requiring specific preparation for overnight outdoor stays.
River tubing adventures: At Bogue Chitto State Park, visitors can enjoy floating down the river during warmer months. "The river offers a nice swimming hole during the summer," mentions Tiffany M., who notes that the park also features "plenty of trails for hiking and biking."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds provide chances to observe native species in their natural habitat. "We saw plenty of wildlife such as turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds," reports a Bogue Chitto visitor. For serious alligator enthusiasts, one camper warns: "This place is crawling with gators in the lower portion on the lakes. Hey this is south Louisiana."
Seasonal holiday celebrations: Hidden Oaks Family Campground transforms completely during holidays. "They already have Christmas decorations up, a train ride ready and more! No doubt a great place to bring the family," says Robert M., while another visitor mentions, "This park looks like a blast to come to on holidays for the family."
Water recreation access: The ability to launch kayaks directly from campsites ranks high with visitors. At Indian Creek Campground, site 184 was praised as "a great location right across from some water where you can easily put in a kayak." Another camper highlighted that their site "has 2 access areas for kayaks, canoes, etc."
Privacy between sites: Campers consistently value space and separation. "The sites are mostly shady. The streets and sites are gravel and can get a little muddy in spots after a rain," notes David B. At Indian Creek, primitive sites offer remarkable seclusion: "The primitive camping sites are on little peninsulas just big enough for you and your group, so it's truly private."
Free laundry facilities: Unlike many campgrounds that charge for laundry, Tickfaw State Park offers complimentary services. "Free laundry for campers," mentions one reviewer, while another confirms "FREE laundry, elevation 6 ft., dump station, electric, water, showers, flush toilets."
Flooding concerns: Low elevation makes water management a persistent issue. "We were in the lower area campsites, which were prone to flash flooding. We actually left a day early due to prediction of rain," cautions a Bogue Chitto visitor. Another camper mentions, "I have had a few of my reservations cancelled by the park when the river is high because the camping areas will flood."
Neighborhood surroundings: Some camping locations sit within unexpected settings. At Three Oaks & A Pine, campers note "the neighborhood isn't the greatest" while others mention "it's not a very safe neighborhood and you can tell by the very loud noises at night (trains, cars spinning etc)."
Insect preparation: The subtropical climate creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes. One camper advises: "The golf coarse was filthy and full of mosquitoes. I'm from south Louisiana so I know about mosquitoes and this was a bit ridiculous in the middle of the day." To manage this, another suggests "keeping the lights off til we were inside the tent was crucial. Those not wanting to feel the Deep South, need not camp here!"
Water activities for kids: Multiple campgrounds offer child-friendly water features beyond swimming. "The grandkids loved the splash pad/water slide and easy access to the river," notes Therese A. Another family mentioned their children "loved this place. We would go back tonite if we could."
Halloween festivities: New Orleans West KOA offers special Halloween events. "They do 3 weekends of Halloween in a row and they book crazy fast (we booked a full year in advance)," advises Amanda B., adding, "On Saturday night they close the campground roads down for 2 hours and all the kids go trick or treating. Bring lots of candy!"
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play spaces. "There are places to play volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes. Also a play place for kids with sand pit," reports one visitor, while another mentions that some locations have "a giant slide, 3 pools and a hot tub."
Site leveling requirements: Many sites require equipment to achieve level positioning. "Took 2 blocks to level off," mentions one RVer, while another specified "Our site # 57 needed 2 blocks to level" and a third noted their site was "pretty level."
Urban access considerations: For those wanting to explore New Orleans while glamping near Mandeville, New Orleans RV Resort & Marina provides convenient city access. "This is a hidden gem in NOLA, it's fifteen minutes to the action," reports one visitor, while another confirms it's "only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen."
Hookup specifications: RVers should verify electrical options before booking. "Utilities: 20/50A electric near the middle. The 20A receptacle looked like it had some minor burn marks," notes one careful reviewer, while another points out their site featured "15A/30A/50A, water, sewer, and cable TV hookups."
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