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Best Hipcamps in Louisiana
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Best in Louisiana: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, and campervans
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No cars, truck campers, rooftop tents, and pop-up campers
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Sewage hookup available
Generators allowed
No TV hookup
What to expect
Vehicle site
6 guests max
Pets allowed
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Laundry present
No showers
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 11:00 AM
Check out: Before 5:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 7 nights
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Extended stay at Cajun Retreat
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(3)Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
100% Recommend34 ratings · 29 reviews
Staying at Cajun Retreat is like being welcomed into a warm, friendly community. Hosts Maria and Timmie are praised for their exceptional hospitality, often inviting guests to share meals and experience authentic Cajun culture. The campsite itself is described as peaceful and scenic, with beautiful bayou views and comfortable amenities that make for a relaxing stay. Guests appreciate the tranquil environment and the opportunity to learn about Louisiana's local traditions.
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Recommends
· May 2025
Strongman and Confirmation visit
30 ft travel trailer
Maria and Timmie were amazing hosts! They invited my daughter and me in to there home for dinner! Listened to Timmiie's stories and learned about Louisiana's culture! The spot was perfect, full hookups and fit my 30ft trailer easily! Maria even brought me some Shrimp and Crawfish etouffee (amazing). Maria was quick to respond when I had questions and recommendations! I DEFINITELY stay here again!!
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· April 2025
Relaxing Retreat
31 ft Class C
We really enjoyed our week at Cajun Retreat! Maria & Timmie are gracious hosts with a beautiful property. We much prefer the waterfront view compared to most RV parks. Pull thru site made setup super easy in our 32ft motorhome It's very peaceful at night with only the sounds of owls hooting and frogs croaking down the bayou. The location is close enough to town for convenient shopping, but far away enough to be secluded from the sounds of traffic. You can relax in the Adirondack chairs around the firepit, nap in the provided hammock or swing in the amazing double zero gravity chair swing (our favorite). We can't wait for our next relaxing Cajun Retreat!
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· April 2025
33 ft travel trailer · With pets
The neighborhood and location is pretty beautiful and quiet. The campsite has a very nice yard by the bayou where most of the noise are birds. So peaceful. The hosts are very friendly and flexible.
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· March 2025
Cajun fun on the bayou!
40 ft Class A
This place is fantastic! Maria and Timmie will treat you to a wonderful experience. Whether that be a crawfish boil, a boat ride on the bayou or a day out fishing and sight seeing!
They were incredibly welcoming and truly amazing people! If we ever come back to Louisiana, we know where we’ll be staying!
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· March 2025
Wonderfull place
40 ft Class A
Maria and Timmie are one of the most wonderfull people we have met. They are very welcoming and showed us places that we would not have visited by our own. Their place is extremely quiet. If we ever come back in Louisiana, we will come back for sure.
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· February 2025
19 ft travel trailer
Gorgeous spot right on the river with a massive yard. Was super easy to pull in and hook up, and Maria and Timmie were so sweet and friendly. Thank you again for everything!
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· February 2025
Bayou relaxation
30 ft fifth wheel
The directions were perfect and the views were magnificent. Timmie and Maria were extremely warm and welcoming, will return when back in the area.
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· January 2025
Pretty spot!
25 ft travel trailer · With pets
What a neat spot. Our host, Timmie, was very welcoming and gracious. The campspot is on his circular drive, but it's honestly really great. The view is pretty and they have a very nice setup.
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· December 2024
40 ft travel trailer · With pets
It's the second time we visit Maria &Timmie, and it's always perfect! They reflect the real welcoming Cajun spirit!
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· May 2024
What a wonderful stay!
27 ft travel trailer · With pets
We had such a wonderful stay at their place; incredibly kind and welcoming! We will definitely be back!!
Recommends
· March 2024
Great place
25 ft Class C · Group trip
We had a very warm welcome by Maria and Timmie with plenty of kindness and a delicious crayfish soup. The only thing we regret is that we arrive late and depart soon the next morning. Definitely a place where you have to settle a few days. Many thanks Maria and Timmie
Recommends
· March 2024
Idyllic spot!
15 ft campervan
My only regret is that I couldn’t stay longer at Maria & Timmie’s gorgeous “Cajun Retreat.” It is a beautiful, peaceful spot for an overnight or extended stay. Maria & Jimmie couldn’t be nicer and more helpful as hosts. I’ve already put the “Cajun Retreat” on my list for next year’s road trip. Don’t miss it!
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· March 2024
Feel the real Cajun spirit
22 ft travel trailer · With pets
Maria and Timmie are truly welcoming and generous hosts. They reflect the Cajun mentality very well and love to share it with their guests. The place is very quiet, safe and the view of the bayou is really perfect. We loved our stay here and will definitely come back if we ever visit Louisiana again!
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· February 2024
31 ft travel trailer · With pets
Beautiful little spot, thank you to the lovely hosts for making us feel so welcome. We'll be back!
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· October 2023
42 ft fifth wheel
Maria and Timmie are wonderful people with a very cute setup for your camping needs. They are accommodating and have a beautiful river view. We even saw some cows grazing!
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· April 2023
42 ft fifth wheel · With pets
Absolutely amazing place and couple! We very much enjoyed our stay. Timmie and Maria even showed us how to eat crawfish!
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· February 2023
29 ft travel trailer
Maria and Timmie are very friendly and go beyond what is expected. honey wagon for septic needed as it was a good 20’ from driveway. Nice river setting. We explored Baton Rouge and New Orleans from there. We enjoyed our stay.
Recommends
· February 2023
Best Hipcamp Experience EVER
16 ft travel trailer
My husband and I had the most amazing time staying at Maria and Timmie’s Hipcamp. Camping right on the bayou was beautiful and we were situated perfectly between Baton Rouge and New Orleans that we were able to take some fun day trips to both cities. As hosts, Maria and Timmie are unparalleled. Truly!! They are native to the area and had a wealth of knowledge when it came to Louisiana and Cajun culture. They are tremendously kind and generous with their time and knowledge. They showed us how to cook some authentic Cajun food and took us to some of their favorite local spots. We cannot recommend this Hipcamp enough!
Recommends
· October 2022
Once in a Lifetime
23 ft travel trailer · With pets
There wasn’t a single thing not to LOVE about our stay at the Cajun Retreat. Maria & Timmie are wonderful, kind, authentic individuals who help you to experience something new while also feeling right at home. Every other review was right. This is one of the most serene, unique, and magical places to wake up. We would be lucky to stay here again.
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· April 2021
Relaxing by the bayou
Cajun Retreat was a wonderful experience. Relaxing by the bayou, learning how to eat crawfish and blue crab was something I finally get to check off my bucket list. Maria and Timmie are amazing hosts, and it was a great place for a woman traveling alone to feel safe and welcome.
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· March 2021
Hospitality, peaceful stay in the B
Group trip
We had a perfect, relaxing week in the Bayou and look forward to coming back. This is the place to go if you want to connect with your hosts. Maria & Timmie are so friendly, hospitable and generous. We shared several meals (so delish) and had fun learning about their family and the region.
We parked close to their house and had the run of the yard, which slopes down to a bayou stream. Our kids loved the rocker and hammock. They did remote school and we remotely worked. Internet works best closest to the house and water.
This was a great launching off point to visit the Whitney Plantation (30 min) and New Orleans (1 hr and 15 min). We also visited the Cajun Village in Sorrento (25 m). There isn't a ton else around that we wanted to visit, but wished we had had time to take Timmie up on his offer to do swamp boat tour (1 hr and 15 m away).
Word to the wise ... this neighborhood has dogs every off leash. They mostly keep to their yard, but for this city girl, it felt uncomfortable to take my own two dogs on a walk by myself (which is too bad bc I normally walk more than an hr a day). The dogs also barked throughout the night several of the nights. It didn't ruin the week or anything and certainly isn't the fault of the hosts, but if you are a light sleeper, this could be a challenge without some white noise machine or something.
If you like to keep to yourself while traveling, this place might not be for you. But if you view travel as a cool way to connect with new people, food and experiences, this will be a rich and rewarding place to stop.
Recommends
· January 2021
Gorgeous bayou spot
Group trip
Gorgeous bayou spot right on the water and Maria and Timmie are excellent hosts!
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· January 2021
If you are looking to experience life on the Bayou with two of the friendliest and kind people you’ll ever meet, this is the spot for you. To me, the hosts make the location. Timmie and Maria are so excited to tell you about their home, their land, and the customs of the area. We were just passing through and sadly were only able to share one meal in town with them, but we plan on returning to enjoy their company and their all encompassing knowledge of Louisiana!
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· October 2020
Great time on the bayou!
Group trip
The setting at the Cajun retreat was amazing! Very peaceful and private with hardly anyone else around. Taking my conference calls on the comfy chair swing right on the bank of the bayou is something I can get used to.
Maria and Timmie were great hosts and it was clear that they put their heart and soul into insuring their guests both have a great time and learn something (probably many somethings) about the Cajun culture. They both really made us feel like family while we where there. The highlight of our visit was Timmie teaching us how to catch Blue Crabs and Maria then cooking up a true Cajun Crab Boil with our bounty. We all loved it!
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· May 2020
Group trip
Maria is the best ! . Just passed through wish we had a few more nights to stay and enjoy.
Recommends
· January 2020
A Perfect Hipcamp Experience
Wow! Maria and Timmie are simply perfect hosts. So warm, so kind, so embracing, and so helpful in every way! Their sweet spot along a little bayou is pure Louisiana vibe and while it feels so quiet and rural, you are still so close to all urban amenities. The “Cooks Experience” they offer is pure Cajun magic! Campfire, music and dancing, jambalaya and joy. And Maria even created the most amazing experiences for us in and around NOLA, too. We cannot praise them enough, recommend them enough, or thank them enough.
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· January 2020
TEN STARS! Amazing.
This was an absolutely incredible experience. Maria and Timmie have been such great communicators and they’re hospitality is unmatched. The location was perfect for our huge RV and full water and electric hook ups were available. We woke to an amazing view of the foggy bayou. This place is Cajun paradise! Highly recommended to all.
Recommends
· September 2019
Peaceful and quiet right on bayou
Group trip
We loved our time with Maria and Timmie! The property is beautiful and peaceful at the end of a very nice neighborhood, with the bayou flowing by. We loved swinging on their yard swing right along the water and watching the sky change colors as the sun set. So very peaceful and Maria and Timmie could not be more hospitable. We made a shrimp boil together and she taught us how to make gumbo, and we just loved them. Thank you!
Recommends
· March 2019
Beauty on the Bayou !
Group trip
Beautiful setting, great hosts and hospitality. The Cajun experiences were very genuine and enjoyable. Very family friendly! Quiet place to work or play with strong internet and cell phone signals.
Location
Prairieville, Ascension, Louisiana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Maria &Timmie M.
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