Best Campgrounds in Louisiana

Louisiana is known as Cajun country, where the land there was formed from sediment washed down by the Mississippi River, forming huge deltas and massive areas of coastal marsh and bayous with alligators and tree frogs and trees lined with spanish moss. Ibis and egrets fly through longleaf pine forests and wet savannas are filled with orchids, pitcher plants and sundews. Camping in Louisiana is an experience like no other. Whether it’s by RV, tent or just under the starlit sky, camping in Louisiana is an adventure unlike anywhere else in the United States.

But it’s not all wetlands and marshes. Enjoy the best of coastal camping in Louisiana’s beachside community of Grand Isle. Located where Highway 1 meets the Gulf of Mexico, it’s the closest Louisiana beach from Baton Rouge and New Orleans, making these destinations a convenient day trip while you’re camping.

Grand Isle is, in fact, an island and a town, with small, locally-owned shops and a state park just made for camping. With 63 sites available, Grand Isle State Park is a great place to camp on the beach and cook the seafood you just caught during July’s Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, an event that brings together the best saltwater fishermen in the world. Or, if you like bird watching, the Grand Isle Migratory Bird Festival offers plenty of opportunities to see a myriad of bird species return home from South America. Of course, there’s plenty of swimming, hiking, crabbing and boating in Grand Isle as well.

Another great place for camping in Louisiana is Tunica Hills, which belongs to the Bluff Hills portion of the Mississippi Valley Loess Plains and extends from the Natchez, Mississippi area to St. Francisville, Louisiana. Managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Tunica Hills Wildlife Area is northwest of St. Francisville and covers more than 5,900 acres of rolling hills and scenic beauty.

Remember when I talked about the wetland and marshes? Tunica Hills isn’t anything like that; in fact, it’s unlike any other area in Louisiana. In Tunica Hills, you’ll find springs and waterfalls, rugged terrain, cliffs 90 feet high, deep gorges and lush, diverse plant life and animals you won’t find anywhere else in the state.

And while Tunica Hills is known for hunting, a variety of other activities offer campers plenty to do such as horseback riding, hiking, ATV riding and sightseeing. And if you’re a birding enthusiast, then you’ve hit the jackpot because rare birds such as the Coopers hawk and worm-eating warbler live within the thick forests there. It’s no wonder John James Audubon was inspired to paint his famous bird series there in the early 1800s.

Louisiana is full of other places to go camping. Don’t worry, we’ve got more recommendations. And while you’re camping in Louisiana, you might as well cook like you’re in Louisiana.

Let us know how your experience in Louisiana was by leaving a review of your campground on The Dyrt.

Best Camping Sites in Louisiana (399)

    1. Fontainebleau State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Mandeville, LA
    Website
    +1 (985) 624-4443

    "We were on spot #138 and were close to the dump and the camp host. Very convenient for using the tote.  This is a bit older park, but we liked it. "

    "They offer a discount for the Access Pass holders, but only if you are a Louisiana resident. They don’t detail that on the website."

    2. Landry Vineyards Grape Escape RV Sites

    48 Reviews
    West Monroe, LA
    Website
    +1 (318) 557-9050

    $40 / night

    "Central Louisiana! The site was amazing - nestled in the back of a vineyard, on the top of a hill."

    "This tucked back spot is a quiet slice of heaven! Enjoy a delicious glass of wine and a cheese plate under a wide open, starry sky!"

    3. Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Franklinton, LA
    Website
    +1 (985) 839-5707

    $25 / night

    "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."

    "We were pleasantly surprised by the nice views, great tent campsites, cold river access, and access to restaurants even though camp feels remote."

    4. Bayou Segnette State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Westwego, LA
    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.  "

    5. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Delhi, LA
    Website
    +1 (318) 878-7536

    $20 - $33 / night

    "Nice walking trails. Bathhouse and laundry facilities. Cabins on the water are really cool! They’re on stilts on the lake, not lakeside on the lake itself! Also they have lodged available."

    "Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Louisiana Park: There is a lot to do at this park. There is a beach and swimming hole but you have to leave out of the park to access it."

    6. Fairview-Riverside State Park

    32 Reviews
    Madisonville, LA
    Website
    +1 (888) 677-3247

    $18 - $33 / night

    "Had a playground for the kids next to campsite. Walking distance to a picturesque river with lily’s and mangrove trees."

    "We always enjoy our stopover night here on the drive to Alabama. It is our go-to place. The Otis House tour and other artifacts are interesting and worth the time."

    7. South Campground — Chicot State Park

    25 Reviews
    Ville Platte, LA
    Website

    "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!"

    "It's a welcoming place to experience Louisiana outdoors."

    8. Indian Creek Recreation Area

    25 Reviews
    Woodworth, LA
    Website
    +1 (318) 487-5058

    $16 / night

    "It was a very quiet spot tucked away on the far side of the campground. It was right off the water and had a beautiful view of the sunrise and all the birds."

    "Beautiful views of the lake can be seen from almost all primitive sites. We were visited by raccoons one night, but they were easily & quickly scared away."

    9. Lincoln Parish Park

    23 Reviews
    Ruston, LA
    Website
    +1 (318) 251-5156

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Ruston is also an adorable little downtown areas to explore and has that heart of Louisiana fill. It’s also close to west Monroe where Duck dynasty hometown so that was a fun plus to visit!"

    "Close to the restrooms but not much through traffic. Large wide spots with paved cement made it easy to park and level. Full hook ups were nice. Trash cans were at every other campsite."

    10. Lafayette KOA

    22 Reviews
    Lafayette, LA
    Website
    +1 (337) 235-2739

    "Be careful though in picking your spots because some are in the way back and have no trees, which could be brutal in a Louisiana summer.  Nice playground for kids, mini-golf, and clean laundry mat. "

    "It has a lovely pond/ lake that the sites are situated around. It has easy access from the highway."

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Recent Reviews in Louisiana

1419 Reviews of 399 Louisiana Campgrounds


  • janet S.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Bundick Lake Retreat and RV Park

    Very Well Maintained - Amenity Rich

    Lots of stuff to do.

    Had a Church retreat here, was great.

    Places for RVs to park and hookup as well as cabins / motel rooms and a bunk house and big rec room and commercial kitchen.

  • janet S.
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Bundick Lake Retreat and RV Park

    Great for Church Retreat!

    We had a church retreat here and it was fantastic. 

    Really enjoyed it. 

    Places for RV's to hook up and has cabins/motel rooms available and bunk house as well.

  • rspillers84
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Bundick Lake Retreat and RV Park

    Perfect for Church Camp or Family Reunion

    Very relaxing.

    The pool was clean when we visited, and was nice and refreshing. 

    Everything worked, looks like they just redid the putt putt area.

  • T
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Landry Vineyards Grape Escape RV Sites

    Raising my glass!

    This tucked back spot is a quiet slice of heaven! Enjoy a delicious glass of wine and a cheese plate under a wide open, starry sky! Friendly people, a warm welcome and perfect surroundings for a delightful stay in every way!

  • dustin M.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Saline Lake Campground

    Very peaceful campground and close to Saline Lake

    Very nice people and a very well-kept campground. Great fishing in the lake and peace and quiet at the campground.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Natchitoches Pecan Orchard RV Park

    Nice Quiet Night

    This RV Park is neat and clean. Each row of sites is named after a variety of Pecans. There is a pool and a pond. We enjoyed our stay.

  • steve L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Saddle Bayou Camp Complex

    Nice little place,20ft rv travel trailer

    Nice toilet,his and hers. Only one spot for that .

  • David B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Grand Bayou Resort

    Friendly and Quiet

    I stayed at site 29 and the site was clean and level enough for my small camper. I went to plug in the power and the box was very old and no 30 amp plug. It only had a 50 amp and 110v plug. I have a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter but for some reason it was not in my box. I did have a 30 amp to 110v adapter so I had to go that route. There is a nice laundry, men and women’s bathroom with showers. On the men’s side of the 4 toilets 2 were out of service. The showers the water trickles out with little pressure but there was hot water. The showers along the walls need cleaning as there was mildew and maybe mold. The rest of the park was clean. The beach area and peers were very nice. There was dozens of people that are clearly living out here in the campground. Lots of them are really junked up. I paid $32 per night. You can tell this campground is minimally maintained given the broken toilets and unclean showers. The folks I met out here were super nice and very friendly. Fishing is really good and the swimming beach seemed very nice. They do have locked gates with security that makes rounds.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Farr Park RV Camground

    Great location

    Stayed Thu-Sun on an LSU football game weekend. Didn’t see anyone at the office- but spaces are well marked for finding the reserved spot. We were in B6- so no real shade- in the late afternoon the only decent shade is on row E. We had good cell signal and were able to stream.

    When we arrived there were very few campers- but the park got a lot more visitors by late Friday. It was still pretty quiet throughout the stay. Many of the “campers” were large class A or Fifth wheels, but there were a few smaller units like ours (17 ft. TT). The spaces are grass which was obviously recently mowed and the driveway is white gravel/rock. We used the back trail to get to the levee to ride our e bikes and went on about a 30 mile ride south past L’Auberge, and then we went on another 10 mile ride north toward the capital. The bike paths are in good condition and there are a good number of walkers/runners/bicyclists/and scooters using the paths. I checked out the bath house and it was clean and well maintained. There were 4 (ladies) showers and 3 stalls. There are multiple spaces for campers to dump, although we needed to use the front spots due to height. We decided to get an early start on Sunday morning and were at the dump station before 8- only one other unit arrived when we were finishing up- there wasn’t a line to wait in for us. We will definitely return to Farr for another game weekend. We really enjoyed our stay.


Guide to Louisiana

Camping in Louisiana offers a unique blend of natural beauty and Southern charm. From serene lakes to lush forests, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the trails.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, are perfect for fishing. One camper said, “Our spot was clean and right by the fishing pier which was perfect for us.”
  • Hiking: Explore trails at places like Chicot State Park. A visitor noted, “One of the best and longest loop trails in the state!”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Sherburne WMA offer a chance to see local wildlife. A camper shared, “Had a campfire tonight and got visited by 2 armadillos, fabulous!!”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One review from Poche's RV Park & Fish-N-Camp mentioned, “The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very nice and helpful.”
  • Quiet Spots: Many enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. A visitor at Indian Creek Recreation Area said, “Overall the campground was clean, quiet, and made for a great weekend getaway.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground staff. A review from Lafayette KOA stated, “The folks at this campground were incredibly nice.”

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Sherburne WMA warned, “The mosquitoes were horrible.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, don’t have electric hookups or showers. A visitor noted, “There are no utility hookups (dry camping only).”
  • Crowded Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Valentine Lake mentioned, “Really nice campground, surprisingly crowded on a nice weekend in February!”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. Cajun Palms RV Resort has a splash pad and playground. One parent said, “The kids enjoyed the kid pool and the slides.”
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near highways. A review of Lafayette KOA mentioned, “This isn’t a quiet campground. It is right next to the interstate.”
  • Bring Bug Spray: Don’t forget to pack bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. A camper at Sherburne WMA advised, “Bring bug spray, thermisills, and anything else you can think of to combat them.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review from Frog City RV Park noted, “Nice level sites. Cool fellowship activities and really the nicest people we have met!”
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Cajun Palms RV Resort offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper said, “The site was easy to level.”
  • Plan for Crowds: Some RV parks can get busy, especially during holidays. A visitor at Lafayette KOA mentioned, “The playground for the kids looked nice, but it was pretty loud.”

Camping in Louisiana can be a fantastic experience if you’re prepared. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the warm Southern hospitality!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds in Louisiana for families?

Tickfaw State Park Campground offers excellent family-friendly facilities including a splash park to keep children cool in the Louisiana heat. The park features boardwalk trails and plenty of space for families to explore. For another great option, Cheniere Lake Park provides beautiful lakeside sites with scenic views of cypress trees. The park is conveniently located just off I-20 but feels secluded, offering a peaceful environment for family camping while maintaining easy access. Many Louisiana state parks also feature amenities like clean bathrooms, showers, and playgrounds that make family camping comfortable and enjoyable.

Where can I find unique places to go camping in Louisiana?

South Campground — Chicot State Park offers a distinctive swamp camping experience with trails that take you through authentic Louisiana wetlands, complete with cypress knees and swamp views. For something truly off the beaten path, Valentine Lake Wild Azalea Trail provides primitive camping opportunities along a hiking trail southwest of Alexandria. This area allows dispersed camping adjacent to the trail for a more immersive natural experience. When it was open, Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground offered camping next to a beautiful creek with a beach area and access to the Caroline Dorman trail for hiking and horseback riding.

Are there private campgrounds in Louisiana with full amenities?

Lafayette KOA offers excellent amenities including cement pads with fire rings, a playground for children, mini-golf, and a clean laundry facility. Some sites even back up to a pond, though be aware that some spots lack shade which can be challenging during Louisiana summers. Ouachita RV Park provides clean facilities in a safe environment with grassy spots and full hookups, making it ideal for overnight stays. While simple, it includes a playground and bathroom facilities. Many private campgrounds in Louisiana offer additional amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and swimming pools, especially those catering to RV travelers.