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St. Bernard State Park is the ideal spot for visitors who are seeking a family atmosphere and natural experience, as well as for campers who don't want to or cannot stray far from civilization. Many campers consider combining a camping vacation with a touring vacation of the New Orleans area. The Chalmette National Historic Park, Jackson Barracks, and other historic sites and plantation homes are also nearby.
A local family business donated the land for St. Bernard State Park to Louisiana in 1971. Today, St. Bernard State Park provides a much-needed recreation area, as well as relaxing and enjoyable surroundings for anyone wishing to experience a portion of Louisiana's natural beauty.
Located right along the Mississippi River, the park contains a network of man-made lagoons which provides a peaceful, natural setting for relaxation. Woodlands meet wetlands in St. Bernard and the park's nature trail is the perfect way to introduce children to the joy of discovery in nature.
Picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms, and a large, covered pavilion complete with a grill are ideal for a family outing. The water playground will delight youngsters and their families all summer long.
Overnight camping facilities include 51 sites, each equipped with water, electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a barbeque grill. A nearby bathhouse offers hot showers and laundry facilities to make camping more comfortable.
The park is located approximately 18 miles southeast of New Orleans in St. Bernard Parish. Follow I-10 to I-510/LA 47 South to Chalmette. Take a left on LA 46 and proceed through Violet to Poydras. Turn right onto LA 39 south a Poydras. Park is located one-half mile on left. Or, from the French Quarter, take north Rampart (LA 46) South through Violet to Poydras. Turn right onto LA 39 south at Poydras. Park is located one- half mile on left.
We would give this Park 5 stars, if not for the horrible mosquitos. Being in the middle of a swampland, that's to be expected. So keep your deet at hand. Otherwise, the place is very quiet and scenic with lots of wildlife, even alligators. In the high summer I bet the splash pad would be fun for kids.
What a wonderful 4 nights of tent camping we had here! Campground done right!
Quiet and safe. Locked gate at night.
Travel to downtown New Orleans is easy if you drive around the Mississippi and/or fun if you take the ferry over to Belle Chase! $1.00
We did both from here and explored beyond the city as well.
The staff were helpful. The laundry room was great. Showers were hot and the site had water AND electrical for around $20. a night depending on how many nights you stay. It’s cheaper for more nights.
Obviously, we would not tent camp here in the warm season! Bugs were okay in December. The owls were vocal every night and plentiful. Armadillos scurried through the vegetation at night and coons crawling all over our truck! Lol. This is a great park!
