National Park Service · Louisiana
Barataria Preserve Backcountry (Jean Lafitte NHPP)
Near Marrero, Louisiana — Free and tent sites only, no RV pads by our record.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to Barataria Preserve Backcountry?
What length RV fits Barataria Preserve Backcountry? Our record: Barataria Preserve Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads. Backcountry permit required. Book on the operator's own page.
- Open: Our record: Year-round (high water March-July).
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On the ground
Bayou swamp wilderness 20 min from New Orleans. Free backcountry camping by permit (visitor center only). Alligators + cottonmouths + leeches — bring serious bug + waterproof gear.
From our record
- Open
- Year-round (high water March-July)
- Booking
- Backcountry permit required
- On site
- Dry / no hookups
- Camping styles
- Tent camping
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Barataria Preserve Backcountry (Jean Lafitte NHPP) questions
- What length RV fits Barataria Preserve Backcountry?
- Our record: Barataria Preserve Backcountry is tent-only, with no RV pads.
- When is Barataria Preserve Backcountry open?
- Our record: Year-round (high water March-July).
- How do I reserve a site at Barataria Preserve Backcountry?
- Backcountry permit required. Book on the operator's own page.
Before you go
Louisiana rules for RV renters
Louisiana rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed, disclose
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Standard