Camping – right in our backyard

Southeastern Louisiana has more warm-weather months than most states, making year-round camping possible.

By LouisianaTravel.com Staff
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Year-round mild weather allows us to enjoy the sportsman’s paradise that is our Louisiana, and the multitude of waterways in and around Tangipahoa Parish make it easy to soak up the fun of boating, swimming, fishing, canoeing, tubing

Located right in our backyard are seven campgrounds. While each is certainly unique, the common focus is outdoor fun.

Picture a beautiful starry night, pop-up tent, grass, bonfires and fishing – or, if your tastes run toward more amenities, consider RV camping.

Either way, you can enjoy a big range of activities during the day. Hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing or kayaking, for instance. Or explore via a paddleboat. The Tangipahoa Parish area campgrounds offer a variety of choices for those interested in a weekend camping excursion or just a day out with the kids. Our campgrounds host all kinds of activities, from badminton matches and baseball tournaments to swamp pop festivals, beauty pageants and horseback riding. 

Check each of these campgrounds for details of what's available:

Calloway Campground, I-55
14154 Club Deluxe Rd.
Hammond, LA 70403, 985-542-8094

Hidden Oaks Family Campground – I-12
21544 Hwy 190 E.
Hammond, LA 70401, 985-345-9244, 

Indian Creek Campground & RV Park – I-55
53013 W. Fontana Rd.
Independence, LA 70443
985-878-6567

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park – I-12
46049 Hwy 445
Robert, LA 70455
985-542-1507 

Punkin Park Campground – I-12
43047 N. Billville Rd.
Hammond, LA 70403
225-567-3418 

Tchefuncte Family Campground – I-12
54492 Campground Rd.
Folsom, LA 70437
985-796-3654 

Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables – I-55
57056 N. Cooper Rd.
Loranger, LA 70446
985-878-6868 

For more information contact the Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau, 985-542-7520; or the Louisiana Campground Owners Association.

Interests: Camping | Parks & Nature