The early history of the area that would come to be called Henderson began potentially as much as 6,000 years ago. During this period, there were several Native American tribes calling the bayous home. During the 1700s, French trappers arrived to seek out new opportunities in the New World. Some of these trappers opted to settle, and the Village of Atchafalaya came into existence. Its name, which references its home basin, is the American Native term for “long river.”
The modern history of Henderson began in the 1930s as a result of a governmental order for larger levees in the Atchafalaya Basin. In fact, many of the town’s first settlers came from the neighboring Village of Atchafalaya. Since this time, Henderson has become synonymous with Cajun culture and remains a great place to sample Louisiana-style cuisine.
In fact, the town is near Breaux Bridge, which is known for its crawfish — a staple type of seafood in the diet of those living in the area. Henderson is actually the home of the Crawfish Festival, which happens annually in May.
Visitors to modern Henderson will be able to swim and fish in beautiful Lake Bigeaux, Henderson Lake, and Lake Pelba. Each of these lakes also offers swamp tours and is connected to the Atchafalaya River. While fishing here, you’ll have opportunities to catch white perch, bass, crappie, and bream. Henderson is also a prime bird-watching location; it’s easy to find hundreds of migratory and non-migratory bird species throughout the area.
Baton Rouge Blues Festival - This annual two-day festival takes place in Baton Rouge at the end of April. Music can be heard across five stages throughout the entire weekend.
Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival - This festival is for anyone who wants to enjoy two days of delicious food. It is a Baton Rouge event that is held in mid-May each year.
Louisiana Bourbon Festival - This festival is held annually during the month of November in Baton Rouge. Seminars are held throughout the two-day event to teach about the history of Bourbon.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is only 24 miles away from Henderson. At the park, you can hike one of the four trails or wander through the area via boat. Fishing is often enjoyed here.
At 49 miles away, Palmetto Island State Park is a great place to spot wildlife. The best way to explore the park is by boat, but trails allow you to see some of the park on land. Anglers will want to try fishing here as well.
Chicot State Park is a great place to catch some fish, and it’s only 62 miles away. Hiking, birding, and boating can be enjoyed here, and there is a water playground to occupy small children.
St. Ann’s Infirmary is only 18 miles away from Henderson. Built in 1937, this is not only the oldest but also the first medical facility in the area to accept African American patients. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
The Steamboat House was built in 1896 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. At only 28 miles away, it’s a great place to see Victorian-style architecture that is present in the house.
The White Adler Memorial Light Marker, which is a mere 61 miles away, is a Louisiana landmark that honors the shipmates of the CGC White Adler. The United States Coast Guard ship went down on December 7, 1968, and 17 of the 20 crewmates onboard were lost.
When exploring Henderson, there are several nearby RV campgrounds to consider. These include KOA Kampground of Lafayette, Acadia Park Campground, and Bayou Wilderness RV Resort. KOA Kampground and Bayou Wilderness even have back-in and pull-through sites, and all selections are pet-friendly. Most have Wi-Fi throughout the campground for guests to use.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Henderson, LA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Henderson?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Henderson from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Henderson?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
