Louisiana is a wonderful place to visit in your RV. The state’s varied terrain includes bayous, lakes, river valleys, broad rolling hill farmlands, and Kisatchie National Forest meaning there is plenty to explore in the great outdoors. Additionally, the four largest cities in Louisiana — New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette — provide an array of options for urban camping in Louisiana that draw RV travelers from around the country.
Want to give Louisiana urban camping a try? Here’s where you should go to do just that.
Urban RV Parks in Louisiana
French Quarter RV Park
The French Quarter RV Park lies within blocks of the famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street in central New Orleans. It offers 52 paved back-in sites with full hookups. The campground provides extra room for big-rig RVs with sites 30 feet wide and 65 feet long.
When not enjoying downtown New Orleans, guests enjoy an excellent Wi-Fi system, swimming pool, hot tub, and rec hall.
As far as attractions in the city go, consider seeing the following:
- Exploring the French Quarter
- New Orleans Art Museum
- Mardi Gras World
- Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
Jude Travel Park of New Orleans
Jude Travel Park of New Orleans is within easy driving distance of New Orleans’ downtown area. Located only five miles from the French Quarter, this park hides 41 sites with gravel pads behind a controlled gate amid a densely packed residential and small business area.
It offers a saltwater swimming pool and hot tub, an excellent Wi-Fi system, clean restrooms, and hot showers. The park provides a shuttle service for guests wanting to visit the area’s attractions.
Things to do in the area include:
- New Orleans City Park
- Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Zoo, and Audubon Insectarium
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
Lakeside RV Park
A short 23-mile trip east of Baton Rouge gets you to Livingston, LA, and Lakeside RV Park. One of the finest RV parks in Louisiana, this campground provides 139 sites with full hookups and a choice of 30-amp and 50-amp service.
It sits beside a well-stocked 17-acre lake and has a camp store that offers groceries, RV supplies, firewood, and ice. An excellent swimming pool and a covered children’s playground keep you and the kids out of the hot sun.
While in the area, be sure to enjoy:
Shreveport/Bossier KOA Journey
Shreveport/Bossier KOA Journey merges Southern and Western hospitality in one park right in the city of Shreveport. With easy access to Interstate 20 and Interstate 49, this RV campground sits at the center of an area where wide swaths of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana are reachable. Indeed, the famous Hot Springs National Park is only a 200-mile drive north through the picturesque Ouachita and Ozark Mountain ranges.
With 85 full-hookup sites, 70 of which are pull-throughs that are 35 feet wide and 90 feet long, this park accommodates the biggest rigs on the road today with cable TV and an amazing Wi-Fi system. To relax, guests find a swimming pool, hot tubs, a fishing pond, a playground, and a disc golf course.
Things to do in nearby Shreveport include:
Southern Living RV Park
Only 23 minutes from downtown Shreveport, Southern Living Campground and RV Park provides Wi-Fi service, 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service, a swimming pool, a self-service RV wash, restrooms, and showers for its guests.
The 80 RV campsites provide full hookups on spots that are 37 feet wide and 90 feet long. Nearly 70 of the sites have gravel pads, and 12 are paved.
Looking for more options for things to do in Shreveport? Consider:
Parkside RV Park
For a unique experience in urban camping Louisiana, try Parkside RV Park in Broussard, a suburb of Lafayette. As the name implies, this RV park sits beside the 122-acre St. Julien Park/Broussard Sports Complex with full access to all the activities that the facility offers, including hiking trails with rest stations, basketball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, a fully stocked fishing pond, two playgrounds, and a splash pad. If you’re more interested in city life, Lafayette is only minutes away.
The RV park offers 54 RV campsites with full hookups and Wi-Fi service.
As far as things to do in Lafayette go, there are several options. These include:
Where to Urban Camp in Louisiana
- The most famous places to stay are campgrounds along Louisiana’s famous bayous.
- Other sites along the Mississippi, Red, and Sabine Rivers draw thousands of campers every year.
- We highly recommend urban camping in New Orleans at least once.
- Baton Rouge is another great pick for urban camping in Louisiana.
- Other excellent picks include Shreveport and Lafayette.
Urban RV Camping in Louisiana
Louisiana is a very RV-friendly place. The roads are free of steep grades and the highways tend to be wide and comfortable for driving a big rig. You will, of course, want to avoid the side streets in the crowded downtown areas with a big RV, but that is true of pretty much any city. RV campgrounds are plentiful and many are located in the cities or very nearby. You’ll also find plenty of rest areas and gas stations that can accommodate RVs.
Keep in mind that the weather is very hot and muggy during Louisiana summers and the winters can get quite chilly. Therefore, it’s best to plan your visit for spring or fall.
With an RV rental, your urban vacation will be a little more comfortable! After you’ve spent a long day exploring the city, you can relax around the fire at your campsite. Then, retire inside to enjoy all the comforts of home onboard your RV. Plan your perfect urban getaway with an RV rental from RVshare.
