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Best Family Friendly Campgrounds in Louisiana

beach at sunset with driftwood

last updated April 2023

Here are the top 9 campgrounds in the State of Louisiana for family camping in 2023.  Whether you are looking for a place to bring your RV, a private tent site with running water, a primitive campground for your whole group, or a cozy cabin – these campgrounds have it all!  Camping with the family doesn’t have to be stressful or boring for the kids!  There are many campgrounds that have all sorts of activities aimed to keep the whole family enjoying their vacation and experiencing quality family time together. (First time camping with young children?  Read here)

As parents ourselves, we know what’s important for a successful family camping trip.

  1. CLEAN BATHROOMS – so important for tent campers who rely on clean, well-maintained bathrooms and showers! Even if you have a bathroom with your RV, its essential to have nice bathrooms when you are out and about exploring the parks.

  2. KIDS’ AREAS & ACTIVITIES. While it isn’t essential to have organized activities for children, they are nice to have as an option.  In addition – playgrounds and kid-friendly hiking trails are a must.

  3. CAMPSITE PRIVACY. No one wants to drive a couple hours from home with all their camping gear to just be crammed into a campsite practically on top of their neighbors!  We know we aren’t exactly back-packing into the wilderness, but bonus points for those campsites who have a measure of privacy so you can at least pretend you are miles away from society. (Quick Read: Setting up a comfortable campsite)

With these criteria in mind, here is our suggested list of best campgrounds for families in Louisiana sorted EAST to WEST in the state:

Hidden Pines Campground – Eagan, LA

Chicot State Park – Ville Platte, LA

Palmetto Island State Park – Abbeville, LA

Gator Grounds RV Resort – Bunkie, LA

Cajun Palms RV Resort – Breaux Bridge, LA

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park – Robert, LA

Bogue Chitto State Park – Franklinton, LA

Reunion Lake RV Resort – Ponchatoula, LA

Land-O-Pines Family Campground – Covington, LA

ocean at sunset

Location:
800 Abby Duson Rd
Egan, LA 70531

Phone:    337-246-5188

Hidden Pines Campground Map

Hidden Pines Campground is a hidden gem perfect for anyone looking to relax in a quiet, clean atmosphere.  The park is well-kept and the owners are responsive and friendly.  Each camping spot has plenty of room and privacy – with trees and plenty of shade.  There are pools for the kids and a few playgrounds as well.  A favorite activity are the cornhole tournaments for any camper who wants to participate.  All activities are included with your reservation – no hidden fees.  This is a campground for anyone who appreciates a low-key, relaxing get-away.

Facilities 3 Pools
Waterslide
Splash Pad
4000 sqft pavilion for bands & activities
Free WIFI
Sunday night Cornhole tournaments!
Playground
Pond with picnic tables
Pets Welcome

Camping

Campsites: 65
Site features: Sites range from 45-80 ft. long.  All sites are 30/50 capable, with water + sewer.

Location:

3469 Chicot Park Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586

Phone: 337-363-2403

 

Chicot State Park Map

Chicot State Park is a perfect get-away in south, central Louisiana.  Camping options include tent, RV, cabins and lodges.  Campsites range from very private to some that are closer together for family gatherings.

Families who enjoy nature, hiking, and watersports will have endless options to fill the day.  With 3 boat launches, boat rentals, and a 400 ft fishing pier – Lack Chicot is renowned for excellent fishing.  There are plentiful largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and red-ear sunfish.

Located inside Chicot State Park is the Louisiana State Arboretum – with a magnificent mature beech-magnolia forest, miles of hiking trails and labeled plant life.

Facilities 6,400 acre park with 1,643 acre lake
400 ft fishing pier
Fishing (largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, red-ear sunfish)
3 boat launches
Boat rental facilities
20 miles hiking/backpacking trails
8-mile canoe trail
Playground
Water playground
Docks
Mountain biking trails
Road bikes welcome on park roads
Birding
Pavilions for rent
Meeting room for rent
Louisiana State Arboretum

Camping

Campsites: 198
Site features: Water & Electrical hookups.

Backcountry Camping

Campsites: 6
Site features: Available on first-come/first-serve basis.

Primitive Camping

Campsites: Max capacity = 40
Site features Nothing.

Deluxe Cabins

Cabins: 15
Site features Sleeps up to 8 with 1 double bed, 2 bunk beds, and 1 queen sofa sleeper.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware provided.  Linens PROVIDED.

 

North Lodges

Cabins: 2
Site features Sleeps up to 14 with 2 double beds, 1 sleeper sofa, 4 bunk beds.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware provided.  Linens PROVIDED.

Group Camp

Camp: 1
Site features Dormitory sleeps up to 52 people.
Dining hall/kitchen.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils provided.  Dishes, silverware, towels and linens NOT PROVIDED.

Location:

19501 Pleasant Road
Abbeville, LA 70510

Phone: 337-893-3930

 

Palmetto Island State Park Map

Whether you choose to stay in one of the park’s deluxe cabins, its regular campisites, or backcountry camping – your whole family will enjoy all of the nature and activities.  The park facilities are clean and well-maintained and there is a water playground for children that gets rave reviews.

If your family is into boating, you’ll enjoy paddling through tree-lined waterways with very little current.  You can explore the ponds and inlets as you look for wildlife among the shores and trees in the lagoons.  There are also miles of scenic walking paths through swamps and forests where you can find incredible beauty – bring a camera!

Facilities Located on Vermilion River
Boat launch
Fishing
Canoeing and kayaking in the interior lagoons
Visitor center complex
Water playground
Bathhouse
2 Comfort stations for campers
Nature Center
Meeting room
Picnic pavilions
Walking trails
Swamp walks
Laundry

Camping

Campsites: 96
Site features: Water & Electrical hookups.

Backcountry Camping (walk-in only)

Campsites: Not specified
Site features: None.

Primitive Camping

Campsites: Max capacity = 30
Site features Nothing.

Cabins

Cabins: 6
Features: Sleeps up to 8 people.  Basic cookware, utensils, dinnerware & silverware.  Towels and linens PROVIDED.  Kitchen, bathroom, and fireplace in each cabin.
Splash pool for kids

Location:

200 Golf Course Road
Bunkie, LA 71322

Phone: 318-295-4030

 

map of Gator Grounds RV Resort

If you are looking for a resort-style camping vacation check out Gator Grounds.  Make no mistake – this isn’t rustic camping!  They’ve got so many activities that everyone in your family will be exhausted each day after fun in the sun.  A golf course, 2 waterparks, a lazy river, a zip line, arcade – this is a vacation the family won’t forget.

Facilities Outdoor waterpark
Indoor waterpark
Zip line challenge course
Lazy river
Arcade
Outdoor movie theater
Convenience store
Restaurant
Playground
Volleyball court
Gator Grounds Golf Course (9 & 18 hole)NOTE: Personal golf carts NOT permitted

Camping (Note: No Tents Allowed)

Campsites: 118
Site features: Full hook-ups – 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer.  Picnic table, fire ring, daily trash pick up.
Included with stay: 4 wristbands for entry into water park (additional wristbands are available at extra cost, wristbands are not interchangeable – exceptions apply – so ask when you make your reservation)
swimming pool with swim up bar

Location:

1055 North Barn Road
Henderson, LA 70517

Phone: 337-667-7772

 

Cajun Palms RV Resort map

In the “RESORT” category of camping, Cajun Palms is a favorite with families.  Kids of all ages enjoy the pool, playgrounds, and running around with new friends.  The campground has a full schedule of fun family events with bands, festivals, parties, and more.  Check their website to see what’s coming up on the calendar.  Grounds are well-maintained and management gets consistent high reviews.  With over 300 campsites and 65 cabins – it’s a good option for a large group vacation.

Facilities Fishing pond (stocked)
Pools
Hot tub (age 18+)
Exercise room (age 18+)
Showers
Kiddie pool
Playground
Volleyball court
Golf cart rental
Propane sales
Convenience store
Concession stands
Video Poker (21+ older)
Arcade
Laundry facilities (coin operated)
Business meeting room rental
Outdoor pavilion rental
Hall rental

Camping

Campsites: 300
Site features: Full hook-ups – 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer.  70 channels digital cable. Pull thru and back in spots have 20 ft of space between concrete pads.
Included with stay: ·       4 wristbands (additional wristbands are available at extra cost, wristbands are not interchangeable – exceptions apply – so ask when you make your reservation)·       Fishing in stocked pond

·       Hot tub (18+ older)

·       Pool

·       Public showers

·       Volleyball court

·       Kiddie pool & playground

·       Exercise room (18+ older)

Cabins

Cabins: 65
Features: Patio area, charcoal grill, private tub/shower, full kitchen.   Cabins sleep 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on cabin).
Included with stay: Wristbands based on cabin sleeping occupancy.  (additional wristbands are available at extra cost, wristbands are not interchangeable – exceptions apply – so ask when you make your reservation)
Car camping with tent

Location:

46049 Highway 445
Robert, LA 70455

Phone: 985-542-1507

 

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Map

When you stay at Yogi Bear Jellystone you receive up to 5 day passes for each day of your reservation which include access to all the amenities as well as access to any special events/programs happening.  (waterslide is not included because it is part of Cajun Waterworld, not Jellystone).  The park is older and facilities aren’t as nice as other ‘resort style’ campgrounds – but there is value in the fact that it’s almost entirely ‘all-inclusive’ – which means with your camping fee – you can do most anything in the park without paying extra.  Kids LOVE this campground and they’ll stay happy and occupied for your whole stay.

Facilities 2 swimming pools
2 lakes (with fishing) – no fishing license req’d
Canoes, paddleboats & kayaks
Water playground
Playgrounds
Mini-golf
Golf cart rental
Basketball court
Baseball field
RV & golf cart storage
Convenience store
Propane filling
The Dome (6,000 sqft indoor facility)
Outdoor pavilion
Laundry facilities
Recreation Center
Restaurant

Camping

Campsites: 374
Site features: Wooded campsites.  5 people per site (max 7).  No pets. No smoking. Picnic table, but no fire ring.

Cabins

Cabins: 85
Features: Cabins sleep between 4-12 depending on cabin.  No pets, no smoking allowed.  Bring your own linens.

17049 State Park Blvd
Franklinton, LA 70438

Phone: 985-839-5707

 

Bogue Chitto State Park Map

Bogue Chitto is possibly best known for tubing, where you can float down the slow moving river through canyons, natural beaches, and through low-hanging trees.  Horseback riders will be delighted with the miles of dedicated equestrian trails throughout the park, with spectacular ones through the cypress and tupelo swamps. In addition, there are mountain biking trails, hiking trails, and boardwalks.

One of the more popular attractions at the park is Fricke’s Cave (which actually is more of a gorge than a cave).  It has sandstone spires created from water erosion.  These are very delicate geological features so the park built safe walking trails on boardwalks so visitors can view the spires without accidently harming them.

Facilities 1,786 acre park
Small streams, cypress tupelo swamps, hardwood forest, and rolling landscape
Boardwalks thru Fricke’s Cave
14 miles dedicated equestrian trails
Canoe, kayak, tube rentals
11 lakes stocked
Water playground
Picnic pavilions
Outdoor classroom
Canoe launch
6 miles hiking trails
Disc Golf
Birding

Camping

Campsites: 81
Site features: All sites with water and electrical hook up; some sites also have sewer hookups.  Fire ring & grill and picnic tables at each site.

Deluxe Cabins

Cabins: 4
Site features Sleeps up to 8.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils, silverware, dinnerware, towels and linens PROVIDED.

Deluxe Lodge

Lodge: 1
Site features Sleeps up to 14.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils, silverware, dinnerware, towels and linens PROVIDED.

Group Camp

Campsites: 1
Site features Dormitory sleeps up to 52 people.
Dining hall/kitchen.  Basic cookware, cooking utensils provided.  Dishes, silverware, towels and linens NOT PROVIDED.
swimming pool at night with lighting

43234 LA-445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Phone: 844-336-4214

 

Bogue Chitto State Park Map

In the ‘Resort’ category of campgrounds, Reunion Lake is one of the tops in Louisiana.  You’ll feel like you are staying on a cruise ship with a lazy river, tiki bar, and both family and adult-only pools.  There are endless activities suitable for everyone in the family from toddlers, to teens, to adults.  Besides the pools there is a giant floating obstacle course, live music, fishing, game room, mini-golf and more.  Even your dog can get in on the action at a dedicated dog park and dog washing station.

Camping is for RV only – no tents and lots are fairly close together and no shade.  Note: no cancellation fees for 2020

Facilities Lazy river
Tiki bar
Adult pool with swim-up bar
Adult lounge
Family swimming pool
Giant hot tub
Playground
Clubhouse
Basketball, pickleball, & volleyball courts
Gas station
Sonic drive-in restaurant
Poolside cabanas
Mini-golf
Outdoor amphitheater
General store
Fitness center
Schedule activities & live events
Game room
Fishing
Golf cart rentals
Boat house
Concrete roadways
Dog wash station
Dog park
Laundry
Horseshoes
Walking trails

Camping (No Tent Camping Allowed)

Campsites: 210
Site features: Concrete pad and full hookup service.  30/50 amp electric.  Fire ring, picnic table, cable & wifi.
Included with stay: 4 Day passes
rv parked at campground

17145 Million Dollar Rd
Covington, LA 70435

Phone: 1-800-443-3697 or 985-892-6023

 

Land-O-Pines Campground Map

Reservations must be made by phone

If you are looking for a low-key family campground with plenty of activities for the kids, Land-O-Pines might be right for you.  There are playgrounds, swimming pools, sports fields, and a fishing pond.  There is also a waterslide and for a fee you can have unlimited rides on it for the day.

Facilities Game room
Convenience store
Dumping station
Playground
Waterslide (extra cost)
Swimming pools
River and beaches
Mini Golf (extra cost)
Playground
Pavilion rentals
Snack Bar
Laundry
Bath houses
Free WIFI
Basketball & volleyball courts
Softball & Soccer fields
Fishing pond
Picnic areas

Camping (No Tent Camping Allowed)

Campsites: 145
Site features: Full hookups (30/50 amp electric).  Picnic tables at each site.  No fire rings provided, but you are welcome to make a fire anywhere on your site.

Rental Units

Campsites: 27
Site features: Variety of cabins, travel-trailers, 5th wheels, and bunk houses.  Sleeps 6-14, depending on unit.  Private bathrooms, kitchens, patios.  Dishes, cooking utensils, coffee pot included.  Central heat/air.  Picnic table, fire-ring & grill.
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