Camping options around Pride, Louisiana include several motorhome-friendly facilities within 30 miles of town. The area sits at approximately 125 feet above sea level in East Baton Rouge Parish, with mild winters and humid summers that average 92°F in July. Camping in this region offers access to both urban amenities and rural landscapes, with most campgrounds positioned along major highways for convenient travel.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Lakeside RV Park in Livingston, campers can fish in the property's large lake. "There is a large pond/small lake with a walking path around half of it," noted one visitor who appreciated the outdoor recreation options available on-site.
Bike riding: The Mississippi River levee near Farr Park RV Campground provides extensive paved pathways for cycling. "Bike path trailhead is there, with extensive pathways on the levee," explains one reviewer who found it convenient for exploring Baton Rouge. Another camper mentioned, "There is a paved bike path on top of the river levee that you can ride all the way to downtown Baton Rouge."
Swimming and water recreation: Reunion Lake RV Resort (now Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore) offers multiple swimming pools and water features. "We made an impromptu one night stop here and it was totally worth it! Our kids loved the lazy river," shared one family. The resort also features "multiple swimming pools with swim up bars, lazy river, pool cabanas," according to another reviewer.
What campers like
Concrete pads: Many campers appreciate the level, concrete sites at Natalabany Creek Campground and RV Park in Amite. "Concrete pad, lots of grass, large lots. It's quiet and everyone is nice," reported one satisfied visitor. This feature makes setup easier and provides stability regardless of weather conditions.
Covered amenities: Families value the shaded recreational areas at Lakeside RV Park. "Love the amenities they provided we loved the playground that was covered which allowed us to play with our kids in the heat of the day and even with rain," explained one parent. Another reviewer noted, "They added a covered playground for kids. I mean covered with a very large steel structure."
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms and laundry facilities. "Bathrooms were well maintained, clean. Little store had essentials and they weren't overpriced," said one Lakeside RV Park guest. At Farr Park, a visitor checked out the bath house and found "it was clean and well maintained. There were 4 (ladies) showers and 3 stalls."
What you should know
Weekday vs. weekend crowds: Expect significant differences in occupancy and noise levels depending on when you visit. At Fireside RV Resort, campers noted, "Very new and nice but packed a ton of sites into a little area. Lazy river and pool are nice as well but extremely crowded." Another review of Reunion Lake stated, "We stayed the month of March and the park was about half full during the week with seasonal campers but filled to capacity over the weekends."
Site spacing concerns: Some RV parks near Pride have tight spacing between sites. "Sites are close, no trees or wildlife, you can kayak on the lake but it's expensive," mentioned one Reunion Lake visitor. At Fireside, someone noted that "some sites are a little too close together while others have plenty of green space."
Dump station configurations: Different campgrounds have varying dump station setups that can impact convenience. At Farr Park, a reviewer explained, "The dump station connection for your sewer hose is at a 45 degree angle and a bit above ground level. This creates sags in your hose. Also, there is no way to secure or screw in your connection to the sump station."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Shelby J's RV Park and nearby campgrounds offer kid-friendly amenities. Natalabany Creek Campground "has lots of things to keep the kiddo's occupied. There is a HUGE pond for catch and release fish (no swimming or boating). There is an arcade room, swimming pool, putt putt golf, and a really great creek behind the cabins."
Swimming options: Look for campgrounds with pools for summer relief. At Fireside RV Resort, "pools and lazy river was about the only entertainment but for adults it was fine!" Lakeside RV Park also features "a very clean well equipped pool on site," according to visitors.
Shade considerations: Some RV parks near Pride offer better shade than others. One Fireside RV Resort camper mentioned, "We booked last min so didn't get to really pick our site. We were up in the front and didn't really have any trees around that gave any kind of shade!" Consider requesting shaded sites when possible, especially during summer months.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Bring adequate leveling equipment as many sites require adjustment. While concrete pads are available at some parks, others have less even surfaces. Lakeside RV Park provides "fairly level and long concrete pads," which makes setup easier.
Seasonal rate options: Longer stays can significantly reduce nightly costs at rv parks near Pride, Louisiana. At Reunion Lake, "Weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates are available and heavily discounted and there are discounts for Good Sam, senior citizen, and military. Our monthly rate reduced the nightly cost from $60 to $22."
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access varies widely between campgrounds. One Lakeside RV Park visitor noted, "Wi-Fi is nonexistent but the antenna gets a few channels so it balances out." Consider bringing your own hotspot if connectivity is important during your stay.
