The best campgrounds near Bayou Blue, Louisiana with a private bathroom

Looking to go camping near Bayou Blue, Louisiana? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 available options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer pitching a tent at Heavenly Grace Farm (42 reviews), setting up camp at Horseshoe Bend River Camp (21 reviews), or staying at Horse Shoe Bend Amite River Camp (22 reviews), you'll have plenty of options to choose from. And with popular amenities like showers, trash facilities, and campfires, you'll have all the comforts you need. Plus, you can enjoy activities like hiking, off-roading, and boating in the beautiful Louisiana terrain. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pelican Gardens

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44mi from Bayou Blue · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Orleans, LA

We're a non profit community garden in the Old Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, a 15 minute drive or ferry ride to the French Quarter. We use the money from these bookings to fund the community food access work that we do. While you're here you can enjoy our peaceful and spacious garden property, and we encourage you to get to know some of the fantastic neighbors who use our community fridge and herb garden. Take the scenic Mississippi River Levee Path 1 mile to get to the Algiers Ferry dock which departs every 30 minutes and drops you off at the foot of Canal Street in the heart of New Orleans. If you have a car you can cross the bridge and get to most of the city in 15 minutes. You can also explore Algiers Point with its many restaurants, bars, local art and historic buildings. The levee trail is a block away, where you can jog, bike, or just watch the boats go by. Property amenities include an open air bathroom and shower, communal screened porch with seating area, propane grill and various pots/pans, cooking gear and tableware, fridge, picnic tables and a small fire pit. There is an herb garden out front and there may be fruits and vegetables available for you, fresh from the garden, depending on the time of year.

2. Parc D'orleans

48mi from Bayou Blue · 1 site · RV · New Orleans, LA

Your Dream RV Camping Experience Made Unforgettable Parc D’orleans Inc. gives you access to the largest RV sites in New Orleans, LA. Camp at a gated community right on the City Bus Line, about 6 miles to the French Quarter. You will be greeted and assisted by our friendly and knowledgeable staff from the moment you walk in until you leave. If you have any concerns, you can talk to the owner who lives on site.

Looking to go camping near Bayou Blue, Louisiana? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 80 available options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer pitching a tent at Heavenly Grace Farm (42 reviews), setting up camp at Horseshoe Bend River Camp (21 reviews), or staying at Horse Shoe Bend Amite River Camp (22 reviews), you'll have plenty of options to choose from. And with popular amenities like showers, trash facilities, and campfires, you'll have all the comforts you need. Plus, you can enjoy activities like hiking, off-roading, and boating in the beautiful Louisiana terrain. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pelican Gardens

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44mi from Bayou Blue · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · New Orleans, LA

We're a non profit community garden in the Old Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, a 15 minute drive or ferry ride to the French Quarter. We use the money from these bookings to fund the community food access work that we do. While you're here you can enjoy our peaceful and spacious garden property, and we encourage you to get to know some of the fantastic neighbors who use our community fridge and herb garden. Take the scenic Mississippi River Levee Path 1 mile to get to the Algiers Ferry dock which departs every 30 minutes and drops you off at the foot of Canal Street in the heart of New Orleans. If you have a car you can cross the bridge and get to most of the city in 15 minutes. You can also explore Algiers Point with its many restaurants, bars, local art and historic buildings. The levee trail is a block away, where you can jog, bike, or just watch the boats go by. Property amenities include an open air bathroom and shower, communal screened porch with seating area, propane grill and various pots/pans, cooking gear and tableware, fridge, picnic tables and a small fire pit. There is an herb garden out front and there may be fruits and vegetables available for you, fresh from the garden, depending on the time of year.

2. Parc D'orleans

48mi from Bayou Blue · 1 site · RV · New Orleans, LA

Your Dream RV Camping Experience Made Unforgettable Parc D’orleans Inc. gives you access to the largest RV sites in New Orleans, LA. Camp at a gated community right on the City Bus Line, about 6 miles to the French Quarter. You will be greeted and assisted by our friendly and knowledgeable staff from the moment you walk in until you leave. If you have any concerns, you can talk to the owner who lives on site.

Public campgrounds near Bayou Blue

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Bayou Segnette Campground

35mi from Bayou Blue · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bayou Segnette State Park

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Saint Bernard Campground

49mi from Bayou Blue · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Saint Bernard State Park

Stories from the community

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Douglas

2 weeks ago

Tent

10 nights at Pelican Gardens

I already left a review but HipCamp won’t stop sending me notifications about it, so here’s another one. Mark’s place was excellent! Go there to visit New Orleans!

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Douglas

November 2025

Tent

7 nights at Pelican Gardens

Mark has cultivated a true gem of a space in Algier's Point. I stayed at the tent site for two weeks. It was most days only a 10 minute drive across the bridge for work in the NOLA CBD. I was surrounded by a living garden and it was fantastic. Mark is a lovely human, and it's reflected in his intentional community space. There was also a hot shower and a kitchen I could use. I could not have stumbled upon a better place to be. Thank you, Mark. I'll be back.

Cortney

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pelican Gardens

Great spot! The garden is beautyfull & peaceful, especially for being so close to everything. The shower was better than a lot of houses I've stayed in, so yay for that. Definitely a great experience. My favorite was hearing the boat horns & a marching band practicing at the coast guard campus nearby. Love being right on the levee/river.... Thnx!

RV site showing van camper and picnic table

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Emily

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Pelican Gardens

We stayed in the RV spot and had a nice time here! We were only here for an evening and left early the next morning, but we felt safe with the gate during the night and the bathroom was convenient and clean! Garden was nice too. Thanks for a good place to stay!

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Steve

October 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Pelican Gardens

The RV space was premo for my vehicle & gear; there was ample space to pitch a tent and beat the Nola heat. Mark communicated transparently about the space and made accessibility easy. The semi-outdoor bathroom/shower was a nice touch - plenty of hot water with the on demand water heater. Mark & co. were super friendly and gave a lot of insights into the little fabulous cultural tidbits that Nola is full of. Sunday brunch was so much fun! Pelican gardens are such a beautiful forest of food and tropical plants 🌿 this was exactly the greenspace and vibe that I was seeking for camping, all while being a 20 minute walk to the Algiers ferry and close to the French Quarter & downtown. Riding the ferry daily and using the RTA Jazzy pass was a total breeze 🏖

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Tish

October 2025

20 ft Class B

2 nights at Pelican Gardens

Mark's garden oasis in Algiers neighborhood was perfect for our 2 night stay in NOLA. Great spot for our 20' van, nice bathroom with shower! Super friendly folks, Mark and Antoine. Love the family feel, and close to ferry to get easily to tourist areas. Great value and our stay supports the non profit garden project! Love it!!

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Evan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pelican Gardens

I really enjoyed the site, Algiers is a very quiet neighborhood compared to New Orleans. The ferry comes every 30 mins and is about a 10 min boat ride to downtown. I flew in and took an Uber to the tent site with my gear, the porch area is great to chill on and I met a really nice guy woofing on the property. It’s pretty great!

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Roman

October 2025

25 ft Class C

2 nights at Pelican Gardens

Great and independent place to stay. Thanks Mark for the great communication and having us as guests

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emilia

September 2025

21 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Pelican Gardens

We had an excellent stay here with our RV. The bathroom was spotless, the shower worked perfectly, and the garden was beautiful. The hosts were incredibly kind and always attentive to our questions. Without a doubt, we highly recommend this place!

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Sander

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Pelican Gardens

Cool place. 15 min walk from ferry. Use of kitchen and refrigerator. Bit warm in august but shower helped.

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Audrey

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Pelican Gardens

Beautiful site ! Very quiet area, nice shower\restroom, flourishing garden. I highly recommend. It's near New Orlean's center : 20 min walk in a cute neighborhood, than take a quick ferry ride that brings you downtown for only 2 dollars !

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Ernest

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Pelican Gardens

Beautiful and secure site for any wandering adventurers. Thank you Mark.

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Mery

June 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Pelican Gardens

Loved this place! I stayed here for three nights while visiting the city. The location is quiet, and the garden adds to the peaceful atmosphere. I felt very safe with the gate locked at night, and the bathroom was spotlessly clean. I highly recommend it!

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Rachel

May 2025

Tent

2 nights at Pelican Gardens

We absolutely loved our stay at Pelican Gardens! Mark could not have been a more amazing and generous host. The garden is so beautiful and all of the space was just magical! Bathroom was really nice and very clean. Kitchen area was awesome and the whole place was really warm and inviting. The neighborhood is quiet and felt very safe, especially with the gate. Overall just wonderful experience and hope to return!

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Hali

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pelican Gardens

I absolutely loved camping here! It was a secure area with a gorgeous community garden and sustainable setup. The bathroom/shower was clean and there was plenty of water, space for the tents, and even space to pull our motorcycles into the gated area. Mark was such a gracious host - greeted us, showed us around, and made sure we had everything we needed. I would stay here again and again!

Karin

May 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Pelican Gardens

Brit was awesome, greeted me and made me feel incredible welcome yet provided independence on the property. Mark visited once to say hi and seemed generous. There was a nice couple staying in the main shipping container unit who I shared a bathroom / showers with. Felt safe and plenty spacious. Biked to the ferry along the levy at sunset and wow beautiful spot!