6 Glorious Campgrounds Around New Orleans Where No Reservation Is Required
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published June 14, 2017
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
Are you looking for some camping this summer? Definitely check all of the water situations for these campgrounds, but otherwise they are free and open for your visit. It’s always good to put safety first and camp at the sites, remembering that people often use the surrounding areas for hunting. But if you are up for an adventure, these are some of the best places near New Orleans to visit.
This primitive campground will give you access lots of great access to some of the most awesome hunting grounds in Louisiana. Sherburne is found in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, which is about a two hour drive away from New Orleans. You will be amazed at all the wildlife found here.
This wildlife management area is southwest of New Orleans about an a hour and fifteen minutes. It's right near the Chauvin Sculpture Gardens. It's another pretty secluded spot.
You have to go north from New Orleans about three hours to get to this wildlife management area. It's near Simmesport and off of the Atchafalaya River. Sutton Lake is particularly beautiful here.
4) Three Rivers WMA – Carrs Point Lake – Vidalia, LA
Another spot a three hours north of New Orleans, Three Rivers has a couple of camping areas. Carrs Point Lake is one of the most beautiful. The management area is right on the Red River.
This beach was once part of the popular Cajun Riviera found on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It's a four hour drive from New Orleans, but I think it is well worth it. Rutherford Beach was definitely damaged during Hurricane Rita, but it is fun to explore here.
This is a truly breathtaking piece of nature in Louisiana. It is named after an indigenous tribe that used to live on these lands. And it is one of the places that is at risk because of increasing wetland loss in the area.
Are you looking to explore a beautiful campground near New Orleans? Here are some of the best campgrounds where reservations are not required. Where do you like to escape to? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your insights.
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