Cane River National Heritage Area
Cane River National Heritage Area is a park designed with colonial forts, Creole plantations, churches, archaeological sites, transportation routes and commercial centers that give visitors an overview of the history of the region. Cane River is located in western Louisiana along the river of the same name. RV camping is allowed in the adjoining land at the Kisatchie National Forest. RV sites have water and 30-amp electric hookups, and pets are allowed if leashed.
Kisatchie National Forest
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
318-472-1840
fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/
Cane River National Heritage Area
452 Jefferson Street, Suite 150
Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-356-5555
nps.gov/crha/index.htm
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is located in New Orleans along the levies and flood plains of the coast. As of early June 2010, the National Park Service reported that none of the sites were affected by the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. Visitors can learn about both Cajun music and alligators at Jean Lafitte. There are no campgrounds within it, but next to the park are several state campgrounds including Bayou Segnette State Park, which is 10 minutes from Jean Lafitte and allows RV camping. Reservations are recommended. Pets are allowed if leashed and are not allowed in the lakes.
Bayou Segnette State Park
7777 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
888-677-2296
504-736-7140
crt.state.la.us/parks/ibyusegne.aspx
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-589-2133
nps.gov/jela/contacts.htm
Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point National Monument is in northeastern Louisiana close to Natchez and illustrates the immense building achievements of former native cultures--akin to the Maya--and the stone monuments they built in the area. There are no campgrounds within Poverty Point, but there are several RV campgrounds next to the monument. Chemin-A-Haut State Park is within 20 minutes of Poverty Point and offers sites for RV campers wishing to explore the national monument. Visitors are advised to make reservations during the spring and fall, as RV sites fill up quickly. The sites have water and 30-amp electric connections, and pets are allowed.
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
14656 State Park Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
888-677-2436
318-283-0812
crt.state.la.us/parks/icheminah.aspx
Poverty Point National Monument
P.O. Box 276
Epps, LA 71237
888-926-5462
318-926-5492
nps.gov/popo/contacts.htm
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
