The best dog-friendly glamping near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The crossroads of the south, Baton Rouge sits near Louisiana’s most exciting spots. New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico are an hour away—or, head inland for forests and rivers. In town, you can explore the Capitol and paddle the Mississippi River. With rustic campsites and modern RV parks, Cajun Country has an option for everyone. Camp with your horses at the Farr Park RV campground near LSU. Nearby, take guided trail rides or fish in the Mississippi. Around town and on I-10, you’ll find a variety of private RV camping and tent camping spots. Stay online with free Wi-Fi and full hookups. As you drive toward Florida, you’ll find family-friendly camping at Tickfaw State Park. From the tent and RV sites, it’s a quick walk to the park’s hiking trails and water playground. South of Baton Rouge, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is known for its birding. Stay cozy in a cabin, choose sites with hookups, or go off-grid with canoe-in sites.

94% (120)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kickin' it in the Butte

98%

(44)

35mi from Baton Rouge · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! Click on sites and scroll down to choose our full service RV hookup space which can include a buddy site for friends. You may also choose rental of our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a comfortable bedroom with a private bath. Any rental includes one tent site if needed, at no charge. We have options for you. Our location has festivals, Cajun Bands and dancing, Cajun food, walkng trails, fishing, boating, kayaking, swamp tours, bird watching, hunting, vintage, antique and arts and crafts stores, joie de vivre and laissez les bons temps rouler. WELCOME TO BUTTE LA ROSE, THE HEART OF THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN AND THE HEART OF ACADIANA: In the early 1930s when the Army Corps of Engineers carved two long levees right through the Atchafalaya River Basin, what had once been a widely sprawling river system prone to seasonal flooding became a fifteen-mile-wide "spillway" contained between those two earthen walls. The water level in the Basin rose by several feet, permanently flooding many areas, and people who had made their homes there eventually moved to communities on the dry, western side of the levee--Henderson, Catahoula, Bayou Benoit and beyond--leaving no trace of the old settlements behind. Only one community remained. Perched on a ridge along the banks of the Atchafalaya River, Butte La rose is the only community in St. Martin Parish that is still located between the Basin levees. No other place can claim to be the heart of Atchafalaya as credibly as Butte La Rose can. The community is nestled against one of the more winding meanderings of the Atchafalaya River, and residents remain closely tied to the river and other nearby waterways--fishing, crawfishing, frogging and hunting, enjoying bayou-side crawfish boils and pleasure boating. So many waterways surround Butte La Rose--Butte La Rose Canal, Henderson Lake, Lake Begneaux, Lake Pelba--it's as close to an island as you can get without actually being an island. We are only 3 miles from interstate 10 but we are a small remote camping village. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive in March and leave in Sept. Thanks for choosing Kickin' it in the Butte! Contact us anytime for questions or further information!

2. PYRAprotocol.com Camping the Amite

86%

(96)

14mi from Baton Rouge · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Baton Rouge, LA

All sites have access to a regular toilet in the RV on site by the cabin, along with a well water hose hanging by the well and trash bins. XTRAS: Hi Speed Cox WiFi, a regular extension cord, hot showers in the RV, Full Size refrigerator use in the RV, Use of a jon boat (trolling motor, battery, and boat cushions provided), ATV trails (low speed trails covering the camp with hills, mud, and swamp scenery) You will catch catfish and bream on a live worm; an eight-pound bass has been caught here. We now offer "venue" level use of the camp for catered events, parties, or larger get-togethers! Pick the site "Horseshoe Bend Parties" and select the number of people attending. This is a 24-hour rental starting at 10 AM. We provide electricity, bathrooms, showers, and high-speed wifi.

The crossroads of the south, Baton Rouge sits near Louisiana’s most exciting spots. New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico are an hour away—or, head inland for forests and rivers. In town, you can explore the Capitol and paddle the Mississippi River. With rustic campsites and modern RV parks, Cajun Country has an option for everyone. Camp with your horses at the Farr Park RV campground near LSU. Nearby, take guided trail rides or fish in the Mississippi. Around town and on I-10, you’ll find a variety of private RV camping and tent camping spots. Stay online with free Wi-Fi and full hookups. As you drive toward Florida, you’ll find family-friendly camping at Tickfaw State Park. From the tent and RV sites, it’s a quick walk to the park’s hiking trails and water playground. South of Baton Rouge, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is known for its birding. Stay cozy in a cabin, choose sites with hookups, or go off-grid with canoe-in sites.

94% (120)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Kickin' it in the Butte

98%

(44)

35mi from Baton Rouge · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! Click on sites and scroll down to choose our full service RV hookup space which can include a buddy site for friends. You may also choose rental of our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a comfortable bedroom with a private bath. Any rental includes one tent site if needed, at no charge. We have options for you. Our location has festivals, Cajun Bands and dancing, Cajun food, walkng trails, fishing, boating, kayaking, swamp tours, bird watching, hunting, vintage, antique and arts and crafts stores, joie de vivre and laissez les bons temps rouler. WELCOME TO BUTTE LA ROSE, THE HEART OF THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN AND THE HEART OF ACADIANA: In the early 1930s when the Army Corps of Engineers carved two long levees right through the Atchafalaya River Basin, what had once been a widely sprawling river system prone to seasonal flooding became a fifteen-mile-wide "spillway" contained between those two earthen walls. The water level in the Basin rose by several feet, permanently flooding many areas, and people who had made their homes there eventually moved to communities on the dry, western side of the levee--Henderson, Catahoula, Bayou Benoit and beyond--leaving no trace of the old settlements behind. Only one community remained. Perched on a ridge along the banks of the Atchafalaya River, Butte La rose is the only community in St. Martin Parish that is still located between the Basin levees. No other place can claim to be the heart of Atchafalaya as credibly as Butte La Rose can. The community is nestled against one of the more winding meanderings of the Atchafalaya River, and residents remain closely tied to the river and other nearby waterways--fishing, crawfishing, frogging and hunting, enjoying bayou-side crawfish boils and pleasure boating. So many waterways surround Butte La Rose--Butte La Rose Canal, Henderson Lake, Lake Begneaux, Lake Pelba--it's as close to an island as you can get without actually being an island. We are only 3 miles from interstate 10 but we are a small remote camping village. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive in March and leave in Sept. Thanks for choosing Kickin' it in the Butte! Contact us anytime for questions or further information!

2. PYRAprotocol.com Camping the Amite

86%

(96)

14mi from Baton Rouge · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Baton Rouge, LA

All sites have access to a regular toilet in the RV on site by the cabin, along with a well water hose hanging by the well and trash bins. XTRAS: Hi Speed Cox WiFi, a regular extension cord, hot showers in the RV, Full Size refrigerator use in the RV, Use of a jon boat (trolling motor, battery, and boat cushions provided), ATV trails (low speed trails covering the camp with hills, mud, and swamp scenery) You will catch catfish and bream on a live worm; an eight-pound bass has been caught here. We now offer "venue" level use of the camp for catered events, parties, or larger get-togethers! Pick the site "Horseshoe Bend Parties" and select the number of people attending. This is a 24-hour rental starting at 10 AM. We provide electricity, bathrooms, showers, and high-speed wifi.

Public campgrounds near Baton Rouge

88%

(4)

Tickfaw Campground

29mi from Baton Rouge · 65 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tickfaw State Park

Lake Fausse Pointe Campground

39mi from Baton Rouge · 68 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Stories from the community

N

Nina

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Kickin' it in the Butte

Ginny and Scott were so warm and welcoming. They stayed up to greet us and show us to our room, and were very accommodating. We only stayed one night on our road trip, and the Room was super comfy and fully stocked. Would recommend.

C

Carmen Milagros

August 2025

6 nights at Kickin' it in the Butte

Had a good time, it was very comfortable. Ginny was very kind and accommodating, including my requests related to mitigating emf sources. Everything was provided for, including a private ref and insights and tips about the area/vicinity. Its a great place to be outside of a big city and to see some of the water bodies in LA. The bird watching was very cool, and the rabbits too.

T

Tom

April 2025

1 night at Kickin' it in the Butte

Ginny and Scott are wonderful hosts, friendly, accommodating and a great example of Cajun hospitality. Our stay was incredible!

M

Mark

March 2025

12 nights at PYRAprotocol.com Camping the Amite

This was the perfect location for visiting friends and family from Abbeville, BR, NO, and lots of locations in between. The site itself is quiet and secluded while only being a few miles from stores and restaurants. And Damon is a wonderful host. He's available through the app if needed. Otherwise he leaves you to your own devices. Perfect! I look forward to my next trip down south

G

Gina

February 2025

Weekend Trip to PYRAprotocol.com Camping the Amite

Camping at Horseshoe Bend was really nice. It’s right next to water. Very serene atmosphere. A lovely spot, if you’d like to get out of the city! Damon was very communicative, which I surely appreciated. If you’re looking for a quiet spot, out of the city but not TOO far, this is the spot to be in Baton Rouge!