New Orleans Area

jnharley wrote:
It really depends how much money and how conveniently located you want to be. The state park is the most cost effective but on the other side of the river from the French Quarter and only about $25 per night. The French Quarter RV Park is just a couple of blocks walk to the French Quarter but costs about $100 a night.

During my travels I have stayed at parks with no wifi, advertised but nonexistent wifi, wifi that cost extra, wifi that costs extra but is very poor but Louisiana state parks have free wifi. Usually pretty good.:)

Ponchatrain Landing as mentioned can be dusty but is a very viable choice in the NO area. The shuttle is great. Takes you to the French Quarter and/or the WW II museum. Parking in NO close to the French Quarter is hard to find (depending on the time of year) and VERY expensive.

Was there last spring - early April and it rained 8 inches in one day. There was no mud, standing puddles for sure. So don't sweat the dry or wet conditions. Nice place to eat on-site but we only ate there once - the day we arrived. Spent to rest of the time sight seeing.

The French Quarter park is great for location. Did not stay there, but mixed opinions about safety. During the day I don't see a problem, later at night not so sure. But may be overly cautious. Most people say no issues, so if you want tp spend 100 bucks a night (don't remember the rates) go for it. Location is perfect for the French Quarter. If you only plan to spend a day in the French Quarter and most of the time other places around NO, then the location does not mean as much.

It really depends how much money and how conveniently located you want to be. The state park is the most cost effective but on the other side of the river from the French Quarter and only about $25 per night. The French Quarter RV Park is just a couple of blocks walk to the French Quarter but costs about $100 a night.

Going to N.O. you gotta go to the Central Market and get a Muffelata. Originated there and near the French Market and Cafe DuMonde

JoeH wrote:
We stopped at Ponchatrain Landing last year and found the place to be extremely dusty. Interior roads were a mess with potholes and when an RV or car went by or the wind blew, the dust covered everything. I suppose if it had rained, it would have been all mud.

Joe
The good news is we were there two weeks ago and there were no pot holes. It also rained and it was not muddy. It is a sand based spread that they use so it does not splatter. Yes I agree with dust during the dry season. With all considered it is a reasonable nice & safe place to stay in NO

We stopped at Ponchatrain Landing last year and found the place to be extremely dusty. Interior roads were a mess with potholes and when an RV or car went by or the wind blew, the dust covered everything. I suppose if it had rained, it would have been all mud.

Thanks for Pontchartrain input, Bob and Ann. It's not far from a N.O. cousin we'll see while there and we have res there in early May. Looking forward to seeing the WW II Museum.

Wes
We like Ponchatrain Landing which is located on the industrial canal. It is safe and is reasonable for New Orleans. I do recommend the pull through sites as they are larger. All sites have nice landscaping between them. They have a nice restaurant on property and have a shuttle that runs to the French Quarter. If you want to drive to the quarter it takes about 15 minutes. We were there two weeks ago.

X2 for French Quarter RV Resort -- walk safely to everything. Plus nice amenities while you're in camp.

jnharley wrote:
Bayou Signette State park is very nice. No sewer but they have a dump station and free laundry. It is about a 15 minute drive to the Algiers Ferry and the ferry drop right off in the French Quarter. There is a small fee for the ferry and a parking fee. The campground staff is very helpful and even gave us a print out on where to find the post office, Wal-Mart, etc. It is an urban campground but the price is outstanding. The campground was completely redone after Katrina.

We stayed here a few weeks ago and found it to be a nice park.