Many RV sites near Ville Platte, Louisiana are situated in the heart of Cajun Country, with most campgrounds sitting at elevations below 100 feet. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching the 90s, while winter nights can dip into the 40s. Most camping facilities remain open year-round, with seasonal events like Mardi Gras bringing increased occupancy rates to local campgrounds.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lakeview Park offers fishing ponds along with recreational swimming. "Had such a great and relaxing time! Rented the kayak for an hour multi times. Water is cold and refreshing. The property is remarkably clean and well kept!"
Cultural experiences: Visit local Cajun towns during festival seasons for authentic experiences. "We've not been during the summer, but we loved our kids' Mardi Gras weekend here. Lots of cultural fun and activities for kids and family. More like a state park when it comes to plenty of shade and room between sites."
Casino entertainment: Paragon Casino Resort combines camping with casino access. "The casino has a shuttle service to take you back and forth to the casino and it runs all day and most of the night. The casino itself has a movie theater, spa, entertainment venues, an arcade for families, restaurants and a coffeehouse."
Historical exploration: Many campgrounds are near historical sites and museums showcasing Cajun heritage. "We visited the Tabasco factory on Avery island, took a swamp boat ride in Breaux Bridge, the Acadian and African American History Museums in St. Martinville, and Lafayette, all within a 30 minute drive of the campground."
What campers like
Water activities: Gator Grounds RV Resort features both indoor and outdoor water attractions. "This has become our favorite affordable getaway for RV camping. Summer is awesome because of the outdoor AND indoor water park. The indoor pools and splash pads were open and heated."
Family-friendly amenities: Many parks offer dedicated facilities for children. "We enjoyed our recent stay here. Pull-thru sites were gravel and fairly level yet pretty close to one another. We enjoyed watching all the private airplanes flying over into a nearby airport and were thankful they weren't loud overnight. Our kids enjoyed the small playground and pool."
Live entertainment: Several RV parks host regular events with music. "Barn dances on a lot of weekends with live bands. Fun little place. Lots of perks during the summer. Some folks can get rowdy, but overall a good time."
Clean facilities: Parkside RV Park offers well-maintained sites and bathrooms. "The bathrooms were clean, the showers reasonably hot, and the wifi was strong. Our site was paved and level and had 20-50 amp hookups and fresh water."
What you should know
Weather considerations: Summer heat requires preparation with most campsites having limited shade. "Not a perfect site due to no shade. The site was gravel and grass, pretty level. Our camper is 27 ft and it fit nicely, though larger ones would have problems."
Holiday planning: Campgrounds fill quickly during Mardi Gras and other regional celebrations. "We visited the Tabasco factory on Avery island, took a swamp boat ride in Breaux Bridge, the Acadian and African American History Museums in St. Martinville, and Lafayette, all within a 30 minute drive of the campground."
Noise levels: Some parks can be lively, especially on weekends. "Don't get me wrong, I am not antisocial, but when I go camping I really want the natural quiet of nature. It was pretty busy, with many people gathered and partying. Kids driving crazy on golf carts."
Reservation requirements: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge requires advance booking during peak seasons. "This is one of the busiest RV campgrounds in South Louisiana. Be sure that you have reservations well in advance."
Tips for camping with families
Water park access: Several RV sites feature water attractions for children. "Great campground! It was a very cold weekend but indoor water fun was awesome, kept the kids occupied. It was mardi gras weekend so parade was unbelievable!!!"
Playground options: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "Amenities include a fishing pond, a swimming pond with inflatables, playground, store, and a dance/concert barn with live music. Also a very clean laundromat and bathhouse."
Safety considerations: Some parks have golf cart regulations for safety. "We had a lot of fun, but there are a lot of rules that are strictly enforced. We didn't realize a section of the pool was 21 and over and an armed security guard shined his flashlight in my eyes to get my attention, to tell my son to move 2 feet on the other side of the rope."
Kid-friendly events: Catfish Heaven Aqua Farm & RV Park offers fishing for beginners. "Done a lot of fishing out here since I was a child- great place to take kids, lots of fun! The grounds were wonderful for children. There were ponds, picnic tables, pool, playground, splash pad, train."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Pay attention to utility placement at campsites. "Be sure to bring extra sewer hose, the sewer is a far reach! The site behind and on the right are very close."
Site selection: Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets offers concrete pads with space considerations. "Ample sized cement sites with picnic tables. Our 42" 5th wheel has 4 slides and the site was roomy. Hookups we're good."
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi quality varies significantly between parks. "The WIFI was good and folks were really helpful. The store had propane and ice which was great."
Laundry access: Facilities vary widely between RV parks. "The laundry is very small considering the size of the park and it seemed that people from the hotel used it which I don't understand as it's for the RV park. They have 4 dryers only 2 working, 4 washers only 3 working."
