- Waterside Camping
The best lakeside camping near Picayune
100% (32) • 487 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Picayune
GLOCKNERS PLACE
1. GLOCKNERS PLACE
100%
(42)
25mi from Picayune · 4 sites
Learn more about this land:
Small RV Park on beautiful Bayou Lacombe, Louisiana with 100 foot fishing dock. Bring your boat or kayak. Lake Pontchartrain is only 1/4 mile down the road. Our Place is located in the middle of the Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge with lots of wildlife to view. Catch fish and crabs from our dock. Two sites 50 amp with water and sewer hookups. Three sites with 50 amp and water only. The St Tammany Trace is 3 miles up the road for biking and hiking. Several great restaurants' in town
Pets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Last Rodeo
2. Last Rodeo
100%
(2)
20mi from Picayune · 1 site · Tent, RV
Very laid-back environment with one acre lake. Fishing swimming, kayaking bring your own kayak.
Pasture fresh eggs. Ducks Canadian Geese, lakeside parking, under oak trees open pasture parking. Three potable water faucets, pump out, minimal electricity, working on it.
20 minutes to Walmart, 10 minutes to Dollar store, 25 minutes to Loves truck stop, diesel and propane.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$16
/ night
Silver Run Retreat
3. Silver Run Retreat
100%
(1)
28mi from Picayune · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Silver Run Retreat offers 54 acres of wilderness, 2 miles of trails and wildlife, along with 5 complete RV sites providing electricity, water and sewer. Endless primitive camp sites available. A playground area with swings. Hunting is NOT allowed. We provide a sanctuary for the wildlife.
Horseback trail riding is available with enough notice at an extra fee. We also offer many other add ons such as jump houses, water slides, a game room with pool table, foosball, pacman and big screen tv, and catering along with complete Party and Event Planning.
We are located 45 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 60 minutes from New Orleans.
Small groups are our specialty. Discounts available for multi-site bookings. If you're looking for peace and quiet nature, you've found it at Sliver Run Retreat.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Fontainebleau State Park
4. Fontainebleau State Park
100%
(5)
State park 24mi from Picayune · 162 sites
This 2,800-acre park has nature trails and sandy beaches fit for a French King.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fairview Riverside State Park
5. Fairview Riverside State Park
State park 29mi from Picayune · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Fairview Riverside State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cooley Cattle Farm
6. Cooley Cattle Farm
100%
(1)
31mi from Picayune · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Come out and enjoy my little slice of heaven. 40 acres with cattle and access to a 25 acre lake to fish (restrictions on size and limit) and kayak. Buy feed from us for the fish and cows, buy our local farm raised grass fed beef and all the firewood you can burn. Just starting out on this so no toilets yet, but they're in the works. Access to great clean well water is available
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$45
/ night
Pelican Park of New Orleans
7. Pelican Park of New Orleans
41mi from Picayune
Pelican RV Park New Orleans is a well-maintained, family operated, multi-acre site for RVs, 5th wheels, travel trailers and other campers. Fairly well priced and well managed by a Father and Son team, that's as nice as can be. Smileys Restaurant and Bar is attached and serves strong drinks and amazing food at a great price. Conveniently close to the French quarter. Highly recommend if your trying to enjoy New Orleans. - 5 Star Guest Review
De Soto National Forest
8. De Soto National Forest
78%
(9)
National forest 56mi from Picayune · 79 sites
Lush rolling terrain and wide slow creeks are trademarks of the De Soto National Forest. So are kickin’ it in a canoe with a brew while you float down the river, we suggest exploring both! The swamplands here offer ample opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on the Black Creek National Scenic River. The primitive camping along the way is hot in the summer, but prime for misty morning photography and inky orange sunsets...worth it! Off-road the Rattlesnake Bay Trail or hike the Tuxachanie trail with your crew for a day of laughs deep in the pines. You can pretty much camp forever here too, so pack up a week or two worth of gear, and really dig deep into what Desoto has to offer.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Paul B. Johnson State Park
9. Paul B. Johnson State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Picayune · 156 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
100% (32) • 487 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Picayune
GLOCKNERS PLACE
1. GLOCKNERS PLACE
100%
(42)
25mi from Picayune · 4 sites
Learn more about this land:
Small RV Park on beautiful Bayou Lacombe, Louisiana with 100 foot fishing dock. Bring your boat or kayak. Lake Pontchartrain is only 1/4 mile down the road. Our Place is located in the middle of the Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge with lots of wildlife to view. Catch fish and crabs from our dock. Two sites 50 amp with water and sewer hookups. Three sites with 50 amp and water only. The St Tammany Trace is 3 miles up the road for biking and hiking. Several great restaurants' in town
Pets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Last Rodeo
2. Last Rodeo
100%
(2)
20mi from Picayune · 1 site · Tent, RV
Very laid-back environment with one acre lake. Fishing swimming, kayaking bring your own kayak.
Pasture fresh eggs. Ducks Canadian Geese, lakeside parking, under oak trees open pasture parking. Three potable water faucets, pump out, minimal electricity, working on it.
20 minutes to Walmart, 10 minutes to Dollar store, 25 minutes to Loves truck stop, diesel and propane.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$16
/ night
Silver Run Retreat
3. Silver Run Retreat
100%
(1)
28mi from Picayune · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Silver Run Retreat offers 54 acres of wilderness, 2 miles of trails and wildlife, along with 5 complete RV sites providing electricity, water and sewer. Endless primitive camp sites available. A playground area with swings. Hunting is NOT allowed. We provide a sanctuary for the wildlife.
Horseback trail riding is available with enough notice at an extra fee. We also offer many other add ons such as jump houses, water slides, a game room with pool table, foosball, pacman and big screen tv, and catering along with complete Party and Event Planning.
We are located 45 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 60 minutes from New Orleans.
Small groups are our specialty. Discounts available for multi-site bookings. If you're looking for peace and quiet nature, you've found it at Sliver Run Retreat.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Fontainebleau State Park
4. Fontainebleau State Park
100%
(5)
State park 24mi from Picayune · 162 sites
This 2,800-acre park has nature trails and sandy beaches fit for a French King.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fairview Riverside State Park
5. Fairview Riverside State Park
State park 29mi from Picayune · 101 sites
Discover the natural charm of Fairview Riverside State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cooley Cattle Farm
6. Cooley Cattle Farm
100%
(1)
31mi from Picayune · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Come out and enjoy my little slice of heaven. 40 acres with cattle and access to a 25 acre lake to fish (restrictions on size and limit) and kayak. Buy feed from us for the fish and cows, buy our local farm raised grass fed beef and all the firewood you can burn. Just starting out on this so no toilets yet, but they're in the works. Access to great clean well water is available
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$45
/ night
Pelican Park of New Orleans
7. Pelican Park of New Orleans
41mi from Picayune
Pelican RV Park New Orleans is a well-maintained, family operated, multi-acre site for RVs, 5th wheels, travel trailers and other campers. Fairly well priced and well managed by a Father and Son team, that's as nice as can be. Smileys Restaurant and Bar is attached and serves strong drinks and amazing food at a great price. Conveniently close to the French quarter. Highly recommend if your trying to enjoy New Orleans. - 5 Star Guest Review
De Soto National Forest
8. De Soto National Forest
78%
(9)
National forest 56mi from Picayune · 79 sites
Lush rolling terrain and wide slow creeks are trademarks of the De Soto National Forest. So are kickin’ it in a canoe with a brew while you float down the river, we suggest exploring both! The swamplands here offer ample opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on the Black Creek National Scenic River. The primitive camping along the way is hot in the summer, but prime for misty morning photography and inky orange sunsets...worth it! Off-road the Rattlesnake Bay Trail or hike the Tuxachanie trail with your crew for a day of laughs deep in the pines. You can pretty much camp forever here too, so pack up a week or two worth of gear, and really dig deep into what Desoto has to offer.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Paul B. Johnson State Park
9. Paul B. Johnson State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Picayune · 156 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
B
Bj
February 2026
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
beautiful spot with water access right out your door. fantastic place to see some beautiful sunsets
See moreJ
Joni
November 2025
37 ft fifth wheel
It was an absolutely beautiful site right on the wildlife refuge. We would definitely return!
See more
MAPA
November 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
We absolutely enjoyed our time in the bayou at the Glockner's place!!! The sunsets were amazing. Fishing and crabbing was a lot of fun. Thanks Ron and Amy for your wonderful hospitality. We'll be back. Thank you 😊
See moreA
Ashle
April 2025
36 ft travel trailer
This was an amazing stay! Will definitely be back!
See moreA
Ashle
April 2025
36 ft travel trailer
Staying at Ron's place was amazing!! It doesn't matter how you park, the views from any window are breathtaking! Ron was easy to communicate with and flexible in allowing us more time during our stay. To get here, you will need to drive about a mile on a well-maintained and level gravel road. There is a fishing pier, about 50 feet from where we parked. We caught enough fish for dinner and saw lots of Bayou wildlife. When we visit Louisiana in the future, this place will be at the top of our list. Thanks, Ron, for being an incredible host.
See more
S
Shawn
April 2025
Tent
Enjoyed my time here greatly. Stayed 4 days, the property is very well maintained, peaceful and relaxing. Great pond with great fishing. Clyde is an exceptional host as well. Enjoyed the small chats and offer of amenities as well for the extended stay. Highly recommend.
See moreA
Angela
April 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved camping on Ron's property! It was so peaceful and quiet, even with a few people driving up and down the gravel road going crabbing. There were cameras to keep your belongings safe if you left, like we did for a few hours, and Ron supplied everything, including a portable dump tank for the sites that do not directly connect to sewer. There were so many varieties of birds around, and we didn't see one snake or alligator near our campsite, so it is a very safe and large site if you have animals or children who like to play outdoors. We will definitely be back fir another relaxing, get away from everything weekend! Thank you Ron, for being such an amazing host!
See more
Matthew
March 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Ron is a fantastic host and this sight has the most incredible views (particularly, sunrise!). This spot is idea for RVs and boats. We stayed in our trailer for 3 weeks and kayaked the bayou from our site. Highly recommend!
See more
Stacey
March 2025
31 ft Class C
With pets
Very quiet and peaceful out here. Ron was exceptionally helpful to us when he noticed one of our tires was flat. He pulled out an air compressor and pumped it up good enough for us to get to a tire store nearby where we got the tire replaced. Would definitely stay here again.
See moreW
Wayne
March 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
Ron was great host beautiful place perfect southern hospitality brought over some crab and crawfish boil fantastic would absolutely recommend staying at Glockners I will go back
Thanksgiving again Ron
See moreB
Bianca
February 2025
34 ft Class A
We absolutely loved the site. Right in the middle of the bayou. It was as peaceful and serene. Off the beaten path
See more
R
Rachel
February 2025
32 ft travel trailer
Awesome views of the preserve! This is a great spot if you’re a bird watcher. We had a great time.
See more
