Looking for a getaway? Check out Louisiana state parks with RV campsites, campgrounds
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for a getaway and wanting to enjoy the outdoors? Louisiana has a number of state parks that offer RV campsites and camping grounds. Spend a couple of days enjoying the great outdoors in the Pelican State.
Whether you are looking to hitch up your RV on-site or pitch your tent, Louisiana state parks offer several amenities for your stay. They also offer several outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, boating, paddling and picnicking.
Some of the state parks in the state even offer a chance for overnight visitors to enjoy a stay in one of their cabins.
Check out these Louisiana state parks that feature RV campsites and camping grounds for your next staycation.
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Fontainbleau State Park
Fontainbleau State Park offers several activities including biking, boating, camping, paddling and fishing. The state park has 23 premium campsites and 103 improved campsites, 37 unimproved sites and two primitive group camping areas.
Location: 62883 Louisiana 1089, Mandeville.
Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle State Park features RV campsites that are just a short walk away from having beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. The state park near the Gulf of Mexico has 14 beach tents and 49 premium sites. The beach tents are $18 per night plus tax, according to the website.
Location: 108 Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle.
Fairview-Riverside State Park
You will be able to take advantage of “one of the most peaceful campgrounds in the state,” according to the website. Fairview-Riverside State Park sits near the Tchefunte River and offers several outdoor recreation amenities for your next adventure.
Location: 119 Fairview Drive, Madisonville.
Chicot State Park
Chicot State Park features several campsites, a boat launch, dock, 400-foot pier and group camping area. According to its website, the state park also offers backcountry campsites, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location: 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte.
Bogue Chitto State Park
Overnight visitors at Bogue Chitto State Park can enjoy several accommodations, including RV and tent camping. The state park also provides an equestrian area campground and 81 premium locations.
Location: 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton.
Bayou Segnette State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego features boating, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming in the wave pool. The state park also offers 98 premium locations for your next camping adventure.
Location: 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego.
Tickfaw State Park
According to its website, Tickfaw State Park has 30 improved and 20 unimproved sites. Visitors can enjoy night hiking or the Louisiana swamp’s nightlife on the porch of their vacation cabin.
Location: 27225 Patterson Road, Springfield.
Palmetto Island State Park
Palmetto Island State Park sits on the banks of the Vermillion River in Abbeville. The state park offers 95 camping sites that are available for RVs, a primitive campground and backcountry sites.
Location: 19501 Pleasant Road, Abbeville.
Cypremort Point State Park
According to its website, Cypremort Point State Park features a half-mile man-made beach, picnicking, fishing, water skiing, crabbing, sailing and windsurfing. The state park has 22 premium sites and five unimproved camping grounds.
Location: 306 Beach Lane, Cypremort Point.
Lake Bistineau State Park
The Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline features two boat launches, hiking and biking trails, cabins, fishing and playgrounds. The state park provides 17 premium locations and 44 unimproved campsites.
Location: 103 State Park Road, Doyline.
Jimmie Davis State Park
Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a peninsula on Caney Lake in Chatham. Visitors will have the option to stay overnight at one of the several cabins that are available, along with RV camping.
Location: 1209 State Park Road, Chatham.
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
According to their website, overnight visitors at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park can choose from two-bedroom waterfront cabins, lodges with loft bedrooms and RV camping.
Location: 1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi.
St. Bernard State Park
The St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite offers picnic tables, barbeque grills and a large, covered pavilion. It also includes 51 improved campsites that include water and electrical hookups, according to their website.
Location: 501 Saint Bernard Parkway, Braithwaite.
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Sam Houston Jones State Park provides several cabins for overnight visitors and camping grounds. The state park has 30 premium sites that come with sewer, water and 50-amp electrical hookups, according to their website.
Location: 107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles.
Lake Bruin State Park
Visitors to Lake Bruin State Park can take advantage of freshwater fishing, water sports and outdoor living, according to their website. Camping options include 12 premium locations and 36 improved sites.
Location: 201 State Park Road, St. Joseph.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Overnight visitors at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park will have the opportunity to stay in the campground or in lake-front cabins. The state park features parks and reserves, biking, boating, paddling and fishing.
Location: 5400 Levee Road, St. Martinville.
Lake Claiborne State Park
Overnight visitors can take advantage of several accommodations at Lake Claiborne State Park in Homer, including two-bedroom cabins and an RV campground. According to the park’s website, the RV campground “rests along the slopes of the north Louisiana foothills.”
Location: 225 State Park Road, Homer.
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop features RV and tent camping, along with several cabins. The park has 26 premium sites and a primitive camping area.
Location: 14656 State Park Road, Bastrop.
South Toledo Bend State Park
South Toledo Bend State Park offers several outdoor recreational activities including hiking, cycling, birding and camping. The state park features five tent sites, 42 improved locations and 13 premium sites for overnight visitors.
Location: 120 Bald Eagle Road, Anacoco.
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