Campground in or around New Orleans

[Donna_and_Rob]

DW and I are in Mobile,Al and we're going to head across I-10 to New Orleans.
My question is I'd like to ask you wonderful ladies and gentlemen, where is the best place to dock our boat? DW is telling me something about Mardi Gras RV park but we just don't know because we've never camped there although we have stayed in N O.
We are keeping a list of all the parks we've stayed in so hopefully we will only have to ask once. So far we've been lucky in that all the parks have been super, thanks Rob

[jcthorne]

FQRV is a very small park inside a 10ft brick wall with barbed wire on all sides sitting in a very bad part town and under the I-10 freeway. Very noisey. And while the property inside the wall is nicely kept, the surrounding area is NOT and not safe walking area after dark. We spent a few nights there and left early as we did not like parking inside a prison compound with the freeway noise all night long. Will not go back. Owners were nice enough and the park faciliies did work. Lots of unsavory types just outside the gates. We did not feel all that safe there.

[ComputerGuyInNO]

I live about a mile from Fontainebleau State Park. I drive to New Orleans every day and it takes about 45 minutes to the French Quarter. I used to ride my bike through the park all the time. Beautiful place with a beach, cottages and group camping. Mandeville is a small bedroom community with great restaurants and it is very safe. Check out the park by searching google. It gets great reviews on Tripadvisor.com.

[Bumpyroad]

Alan_Hepburn wrote:
We've been researching this as well for a trip next year. I've seen several recommendations for the French Quarter RV Park, but nobody ever mentions cost - so I looked. I thought parks here in California were expensive, but I'd have to have a REALLY good reason to want to spend almost $100 a night for a parking space!

My preliminary research has shown a place called Pine Crest RV Park of New Orleans in Slidell - can anybody tell me whether or not it is a viable option for visiting New Orleans for a few days? The cost is certainly more reasonable, at around $30...

I have stayed at the KOAs in Slidell and on the West side of NO. both are fine. easier to get to down town from the west side however.
bumpy

[gsf35099]

We did Pontchartrain Landing & really enjoyed it. Great sites & great people. You can always step over to the bar area & get a drink & watch some World Cup. 🙂

[bshpilot]

+1 for FQRV resort ! We don't go during prime time or special events and while i agree its expensive, i don't think you can beat it....no way could you stay in a hotel that close to the quarter for anything near that price.

The place is SAFE, CLEAN & everyone is very nice & friendly - we've stayed here twice & we'll stay there again.

Its nice that the folks at FQRV Resort will take you a few blocks (to the visitors center / police station) via golf cart so you can safely walk the 3 blocks to the quarter or the french market / water front....when you're done, just call them and they come pick you up. Cabs to Bourbon Street & the French Market are less than 10 bucks, so even when you don't want to walk its less hassle than parking.

[Alan_Hepburn]

We've been researching this as well for a trip next year. I've seen several recommendations for the French Quarter RV Park, but nobody ever mentions cost - so I looked. I thought parks here in California were expensive, but I'd have to have a REALLY good reason to want to spend almost $100 a night for a parking space!

My preliminary research has shown a place called Pine Crest RV Park of New Orleans in Slidell - can anybody tell me whether or not it is a viable option for visiting New Orleans for a few days? The cost is certainly more reasonable, at around $30...

[Mr_Mark1]

karaokegal wrote:
dear mark. i know all of the activities i mentioned are in the french quarter, but i live in new orleans and i never go down there due to the fact that it is just too dangerous. anyway when i go camping thats were i want to be ,in the campground all weekend. the french quater resort is beautiful and very nice, but most people who stay there are leaving the campground and heading to the city. in other words the are not camping there, they are parking there.

Hi Karaokegal,
I understand what you are saying. You want a RV park to get out of the city and have your own entertainment in the RV park. I've seen other parks that do that and it can be a popular venue.

As many times that I've been to New Orleans to experience the "Quarter"...(at least 10 times over 25 yrs.) I've never felt unsafe (typical tourist, right?). Maybe being a male makes a difference?

I did try out the pool at the New Orleans Resort, very relaxing. One thing that you have there that we don't in TN or CA, are those darn love bugs that just cover the front of the coach. What a mess! LOL!

Safe travels,
Mark

[karaokegal]

dear mark. i know all of the activities i mentioned are in the french quarter, but i live in new orleans and i never go down there due to the fact that it is just too dangerous. anyway when i go camping thats were i want to be ,in the campground all weekend. the french quater resort is beautiful and very nice, but most people who stay there are leaving the campground and heading to the city. in other words the are not camping there, they are parking there.

[stuplich]

Unsubscribing from this topic.

[qtla9111]

We stayed here for 30 a night. It was great, easy access to the French Quarter via bus and car.

Jude Travel Park

[Donna_and_Rob]

Gosh Guys, I've been to California and back to NC mountains since I posted this.:) We did go over to Bay St. Louis Miss. and stayed at the casino there, very reasonable and you can make a few or lose a few. It's within driving distance of NO. Rob

[Mr_Mark1]

karaokegal wrote:
LOL about story above about CG on chef hwy. BAD< BAD area. I live in new orleans and i have said many times someone needs to put up a nice park close to new orleans but not in the city. when i want to go camping nearby there is no place to camp that is nice. french quarter resort is beautiful but it is for tourist that park there rigs and go into the city. sites are tight and no one is really camping. pricey too. ponchartain landing is nice but mostly same concept and somewhat pricey. there are alot of campgrounds across the lake which is the distance that i want to travel but most are run down and poorly managed. i say sometimes i have to put on my blinders to drive into most of them. please someone come and build a nice campground around here. anyone interested? i'll design it , it would be a funny party campground ,ie karaoke or DJ every weekend.. not kidding anyone want to be partners in a campground?

Now you know why the other parks are run down. Parks are expensive to run and maintain. Taxes, utilities, insurance, WiFi and TV Cable all play into the price you are going to ask for a night's stay.

Although your business model might work, everything that you mentioned is in the Quarter in New Orleans (entertainment). And, personally to me, I don't want to camp in the middle of the entertainment at the park.

We have stayed at the RV resort near the Quarter and it worked perfectly for us. The owners (at that time) would give you a ride to the Quarter on a golf cart and would also pick you up when you were ready (reasonalbe hrs.).

MM.

[Bumpyroad]

since I get fussed at every time I warn folks about walking down town from the French Quarter resort campground I note in tomorrows washington post magazine, an article rating the most dangerous neighborhoods in America. ranked number 12 as a neighborhood with violent crime rate per 1,000 people is New Orleans, Conti St.,/Marais St. I checked that out in S&T and I admit it is adjacent to, not directly in the path of people walking from the campground down to the french quarter. I am sure no bad guys will cross over into your path to return to your RV.
bumpy

[stuplich]

Donna and Rob wrote:
DW and I are in Mobile,Al and we're going to head across I-10 to New Orleans.
My question is I'd like to ask you wonderful ladies and gentlemen, where is the best place to dock our boat? DW is telling me something about Mardi Gras RV park but we just don't know because we've never camped there although we have stayed in NO.
We are keeping a list of all the parks we've stayed in so hopefully we will only have to ask once. So far we've been lucky in that all the parks have been super, thanks Rob

We have often stayed often at Fountainbleau State park, www.fontainebleaustatepark.com.
It's located on the north shore of lake Pontchartrain, (across the bridge from NO).
Water and electric sites, dump station, (no sewer at the sites).
Inquire about docking a boat there.

Mel
'96 Safaei