Reservations are available year-round at New Orleans West KOA, which sits in River Ridge, Louisiana, roughly 25 minutes from the French Quarter by car or shuttle. Nightly rates run $77 to $98, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. Drive-in access from the interstate is straightforward, and multiple reviewers note the location is easy to reach without navigating difficult roads.
Sites are concrete pads, level and functional, though they are packed closely together. Campers who come expecting space between neighbors will find this is a dense, urban setup. The tradeoff is convenience: staff at the front desk field questions, help book local tours at no extra charge, and run a shuttle to the French Quarter for $15 per adult, roughly comparable to the cost of downtown parking. "So urban, crowded, and lacking a good view," notes Art Z., though he still rated it four stars for its utility as a base camp. The campground also has a pool, coin laundry, a small camp store, and dog walking services.
Noise is a real factor here. Traffic, trains, and aircraft are all audible, and tent campers in particular should plan accordingly. The bathhouse is well-maintained, though at least one reviewer noted a musty smell. Cell service and WiFi both get positive marks. Only RV sites have fire pits; tent campers do not have access to grills or fire rings. A 10-minute walk brings campers to the levee trail along the Mississippi River, a multi-use path used for walking, jogging, and cycling.
"Looking for a clean and pleasant place to park your camper near NOLA," says Logan S., and that framing captures what this KOA does well. Nearby attractions include swamp tours, plantation sites, and Bayou Segnette State Park, all within reasonable driving distance. Campers who want to use New Orleans as their focus, rather than the campground itself, tend to find this setup works well. Those looking at campgrounds near Kenner will find this is one of the more full-service options in the immediate area.
If your trip centers on exploring New Orleans and you need reliable hookups and a no-fuss base, this KOA is worth booking ahead.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 4-17, Free 0-3
Map & DirectionsNew Orleans West KOA is located in Louisiana near Kenner
Directions
From jct I-10 (exit 223A) & Hwy 49 (Williams Blvd): Go 3 mi S on Hwy 49 (Williams Blvd), then 3/4 mi E on Hwy 48/3rd St (Jefferson Hwy).
Address
11129 Jefferson Hwy
River Ridge, LA 70123
Coordinates
29.97072746 N
90.23439097 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 29 min from New Orleans, LA
- 42 min from Hammond, LA
- 43 min from Slidell, LA
- 50 min from Houma, LA





























