New Orleans

[kenbert]

Planning a trip from Long Island, NY to New Orleans in late October, Begining of November. Looks like Interstate 81 is the best way, but heard it is very Mountainous and could get snow that time of year.

Has anyone traveled this route before at that time of year, if so can you offer any tips or advice.

[JoeH]

We normally stay at French Quarter, but stayed at Pontchartrain Landing a couple of years ago to check it out . Depending on the weather, the interior dirt roads were either very muddy or very dusty. Regardless, they were full of potholes. To us, the shuttle was useless as the last run back to the CG was early evening so if you took the shuttle into town, and wanted to stay awhile to check out the music,food,bars, you had to take a taxi/uber back. We just used the toad instead.

[one_strange_tex]

At the risk of getting off a "route" topic and onto a "campground" topic, I do recommend French Quarter RV Park. It is more expensive than Pontchartrain Landing. I have not stayed at Pontchartrain Landing, but French Quarter RV Park is much closer (meaning within) downtown New Orleans. Security is very good and it is well-maintained. All sites are back-in. I recommend arriving before the weekend to make getting into your site easier with less crowded conditions. French Quarter RV is about 2 blocks from the Quarter. We walked over during the day and took an Uber back in the evening with no problem.

[kenbert]

Rgtopda wrote:
26th

I'm 2 days later.

[Rgtopda]

26th

[kenbert]

Rgtopda wrote:
Pontchartrain Landing looks awesome. if we were not staying two blocks from where the wedding venue is I would stay there. Thanks for the heads up.

I am also going there for a Wedding in October. What day is it.

[Rgtopda]

Also kenbert. if you are interested we stay in Biloxi ms. across from boomtown casino for 27 dollars a night. It is a no frills but with all the hookups if you like to play at some casinos. it is across the street from IP casino and boomtown as well as about a mile from hard rock and Beau Rivage. it is about a 45 minute ride from New Orleans.

[Rgtopda]

Pontchartrain Landing looks awesome. if we were not staying two blocks from where the wedding venue is I would stay there. Thanks for the heads up.

[kenbert]

Thanks for all the replies, I think I will go with Pontchartrain Landing and Join Passport America for the Discount.

Ken

[mlburst]

X2 on Pontchartrain Landing - Passport America, restaurant on site and safe location.

[Bob___Ann]

I 81 is a great road which we take all of the time. It has the least amount of traffic compared to your other options. There are no steep climbs and makes for a nice ride. You might want to check out Pontchartrain Landing which is safe and much less then The French Quarter. They have a bus that runs to the Quarter or you can drive it in twenty minutes. Enjoy.

[kenbert]

Rgtopda wrote:
I am staying at the French quarter rv resort in October. Coming over from Pensacola Fl. about 3 hours. Have been to New Orleans hundreds of times but never stayed in our rv. Where are you staying ?

Not sure yet, looked at the French Quarter Resort, looks nice. Was contemplating taking 95 to 85 to avoid 81, but after the replies I will stay with 81.

Thank You.

[Rgtopda]

I am staying at the French quarter rv resort in October. Coming over from Pensacola Fl. about 3 hours. Have been to New Orleans hundreds of times but never stayed in our rv. Where are you staying ?

[TprLSP]

Live in new Orleans. drove from here to DC on 81 in june with no problems of steepness and doing it again in sept to go to pocanos. 45 foot revolution with 30 foot trailer, great drive.

[lryrob9301]

We travel I-81 every year the first week of November and never had any snow to deal with. I don't know who told you it was mountainous but they have never driven that road. Yes it has some rolling hills but certainly not mountainous. Stop worrying it's a great scenic drive through central PA and western VA.