RV camping near Marrero offers convenient access to New Orleans attractions while providing waterfront options on canals and Lake Pontchartrain. The area sits at or below sea level with a subtropical climate that creates high humidity throughout summer months. Most Marrero area campgrounds remain open year-round with January and February temperatures typically ranging from 45-65°F.
What to do
Visit French Quarter attractions: Stay at French Quarter RV Resort for walking access to iconic New Orleans sites. "A convenient walk to the French Quarter. Very safe and secure. A nice little green park next door for the doggies," notes one visitor. The resort provides security measures including "a key-coded security entrance that provides both increased privacy as well as a solid measure of 24/7 security."
Beach access: Silver Slipper Beachfront RV Park offers Gulf of Mexico views just across the road. "If you are looking for a place that puts you on the beach/ocean, then look no further. The property is very well maintained, pads are spacious, concrete and level. And the views are absolutely stunning!" Many visitors extend their stays after experiencing the beach, with one camper noting, "We loved this campground, we were backed up to the gulf of Mexico. We ended up staying an extra 3 days."
Water recreation: Several campgrounds feature water activities for hot days. "Kids enjoyed the lazy river," mentioned visitors at Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore, where additional water amenities include "multiple swimming pools with swim up bars" and "a water-based obstacle course."
What campers like
Security features: Safety is a priority at New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, where the "place is fenced and gated for added security." Another camper observed, "Don't let the road in past some industrial and manufacturing warehouses fool you. This is a great spot to stop and has a restaurant on-site as well."
Waterfront sites: Multiple campgrounds offer water views. At New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, campers enjoy "a great park tucked away from everything yet only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen. Great place to stay on the water." Another visitor highlighted the peaceful setting: "I enjoyed walking and sitting along the water in the mornings."
Location convenience: Jude Travel Park of New Orleans provides accessibility to attractions. "Close to New Orleans, the noise doesn't bother us we can't hear anything when our ac unit is running there is a gate so feels secure enough," explains one camper. Another visitor appreciated how "the operators offer a shuttle several times a day for a small fee per person, to the French Quarter."
What you should know
Variable neighborhood conditions: Some RV parks sit in industrial or transitional areas. At Jude Travel Park, "Kinda dodgy part of town. Hard to get to, we had to do a u turn to get there off I-10. Tight turn to get into the park." The park itself is described as "literally a gravel parking lot that's fenced in."
Military option: Military Park New Orleans Joint Reserve Base offers affordable camping for qualified visitors. "Great location, clean sites and facilities, well spaced between sites. $30 a night. Quite part of base," reports one camper. The park features "all full hook-ups" and remains open year-round.
Road access challenges: Routes to some campgrounds require navigation through industrial zones or deteriorating roads. At New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, visitors advise, "2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain." Another camper adds, "The biggest drawbacks are the drive up and the... Flight for life? Helicopter that keeps passing over."
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Pinecrest RV Park provides family-friendly facilities at reasonable rates. "It's a pretty big R.V. Lot. $50 per night on average. Quiet and peaceful. Not too many mosquitoes flying around," reports one visitor. Another camper notes it's "nice quiet and people who are in the office are amazing."
Weekday scheduling: Consider timing your visit during weekdays to avoid crowds at popular resorts. At Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore, "We spent last Sunday-Thursday at Reunion Lake RV Resort and we really enjoyed it! We missed the big crowds and pretty much had the place to ourselves."
Activity planning: Some parks feature extensive recreational options. "Our kids loved the lazy river. We stayed in site 202 and it was ideal as we have a class A and flat tow a Jeep and didn't want to unhook for the one night. The site was a nice level concrete lot," reports a Sun Outdoors visitor.
Tips from RVers
Leveling ease: French Quarter RV Resort provides "well-paved flat sites offering up a minimum of 30' wide X 60' long slots offering up the standard RV hook-ups of 20/30/50 amp electric, water and sewage." The level pads eliminate setup frustrations and are "spartan" but functional.
Sewer hookup challenges: Some parks have unusual configurations. At Jude Travel Park, "The sewer hookups stick up a foot above the ground which makes it impossible to get your discharge hose to drain without standing out there to help it."
Price considerations: Rates vary significantly based on location and amenities. "At $120 per night ($700 per week or $2,400 per month), FQRV certainly isn't a cheap option, but when you consider all of the very great amenities this place offers in addition to the extremely secure spot you'll be parking your luxury cruiser at as well as, perhaps most importantly, the very easy and quick access this location provides to the French Quarter," explains one visitor at French Quarter RV Resort.
