French Quarter RV Resort
French Quarter RV Resort is situated blocks from the French Quarter, making a walking tour or bicycle commute possible. The park offers 24-hour security and management on-site for safety. Guests find 52 paved sites with a minimum size of 30 by 60 feet. The sites include 20/30/50-amp electric, wireless Internet service, satellite television and a phone line. Guests can laze about the saltwater pool and hot tub, host a party using the bar and grill facilities, or head 4.5 miles north to New Orleans City Park. City Park has a tennis center, golf course and driving range, running paths, and ball fields.
French Quarter RV Resort
565 Crozat St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 586-3000
fqrv.com
Mardi Gras RV Park
Mardi Gras RV Park is a family-oriented park with 100 paved and grassy lots for RV camping. The sites offer full hookups with 30/50-amp electric service. A security fence and an around-the-clock surveillance and patrol arrangement give guests peace of mind during their stay. The park has a clubhouse and laundry area, an Internet kiosk available for guest use and an on-site swimming pool. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is 18 miles from Mardi Gras RV Park. The park contains several individual natural sites. Barataria Preserve can be investigated by canoe or kayak, or visitors can hike winding dirt trails.
Mardi Gras RV Park
6050 Chef Menteur Highway
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 243-0433
mardigrasrvparkandmotel.com
Pontchartrain Landing
Pontchartrain Landing is a gated park with camera surveillance for a more secure stay. The park allows you to camp along the waters of the Navigational Canal. The 105 sites come with 50-amp electric, free Wi-Fi and complimentary cable. Pull-through sites are available, but limited. Guests have access to a dump station, and propane is sold on-site. Enjoy a swim in the pool or head out onto the water. SeaBrook Harbor is adjacent to the park, and guests can take advantage of the boat ramp and fuel dock for excursions onto Lake Pontchartrain or into the Gulf of Mexico.
Pontchartrain Landing
6001 France Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 286-8157
pontchartrainlanding.com
Article Written By Alice Moon
Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.
