Camping near Lafayette with wildlife watching

Access modern amenities, trek famous trails, and zip around lakes when camping near Lafayette.

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Louisiana
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Lafayette

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Cajun Prairie Outpost

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Abbeville, LA

Learn more about this land:Pine Island is a little slice of southern Louisiana paradise. Located at the end of a dirt road situated on 40 acres steps from the White Lake Conversancy, teaming with wildlife and natural beauty. You will experience privacy like nowhere else. The stars are bright and the night is quiet. Popular with bird watchers and wildlife photographers this area of Louisiana is directly on the migratory flyway and offers birding opportunity 365 days a year or just a great place to get away from it all.The spaceOnce our family home, Cajun Prairie Outpost is now a perfect place for retreats of all kinds. There is a large screened in porch useful for many activities as well as a large sunroom with panoramic windows providing a comfortable place to take in the natural beauty. This place is literally perfect for families, group gatherings, bird watchers, painters, yogis, nature lovers, adventurists, photographers, and even remote working.Guest accessAccess codes to gate and home will be supplied upon reservation.Other things to noteParking only allowed on gravel driveway. Can accommodate up to 4 vehicles.

Banana Bird

1 site · RV1 acre · Lafayette, LA

Park your van in one of the best driveways in Lafayette. Close to downtown, University of Louisiana, and several parks for walking, birding, paddling, picnicking, etc. Target, Aldi, fast food restaurants a 7 minute drive. Dedicated 30A hookup and water is provided. Nearby RV park with free access to dump station. Pets welcome. Fenced in backyard.

Renee's Galaxy RV Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Washington, LA

The Galaxy is a small campground with 8 large spots. It's located outside of Washington, Louisiana where there are no city lights and lots of stars and things in the sky. There is 50-amp electricity with full hook-ups at each site. I have a laundry service and a small dog park. Short term and long term are welcomed. The sunrises and sunsets are exceptional here. I have a picnic table and fire pit available for your use. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Sanctuary Project

1 site · Tent3 acres · Arnaudville, LA

Located in the heart of rural Louisiana, this small family farm & retreat center is in its infancy stage! The Sanctuary Project is owned and operated by James & Melodie, who are committed to supporting their community by providing all things wellness via retreats, workshops, lectures, tours & more! Current/future projects also include: -Chicken coop & tractor -Green houses -Solarium -Ponds -A-frame cabins -Walking trails -Vegetable gardens -Flower gardens -Compost station -Bee hives -Ceremony space -Dojo Currently available: -Quaint primitive camp sites stocked with wood -Electric -Water -Covered dinning area -Out-house (may be ready!)

Kickin' it in the Butte

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! We have one full service RV hookup space, we rent our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a very comfortable bedroom with a private bath for those that may need those arrangements. We are Scotty and Ginny and we are happy to meet you. Thank you for considering Kickin it in the Butte. Contact us anytime for more information, happy to oblige. Our location is in a camp style neighborhood with great neighbors, like you. Here you will get the rest and peace and quiet that you may need or our location can provide all the fun that you can handle. If you need one night or one week or longer we can work with you. Whatever it is that you need we are here to help you get what you want. We live on the Atchafalaya River Hwy. and our location is only 3.5 miles from I10 at Butte LaRose exit 121. Butte LaRose is located in the heart of Acadiana and in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, which is true cajun country. Hunting and fishing is the way of life, here. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nations largest river swamp containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottom land hardwood swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive approximately mid March and leave mid October. There are also many festivals in a close range or take a swamp tour to see the alligators. Check out Turtles bar and restaurant on the levy or The Butte bar 1 mile away. Our Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and Lafayette's Festival International are famous and near by. In Acadiana there are so many festivals, too many festivals to mention. Enjoy some good food like boudin, cracklings or crawfish. Local Attractions include McGee's Louisiana Swamp Tours, Atchafalaya Basin Landing Swamp Tours, Turtles Bar on the Levee, The Butte Bar, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and the Atchafalaya Club (cajun bands and dancing), Crawfish Town USA Restaurant, Louisiana Marketshops at the 115 (arts, crafts and gifts) and more. Take care and thank you for considering Kickin' it in the Butte. Contact us anytime. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)

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Renee's Galaxy RV Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Washington, LA

The Galaxy is a small campground with 8 large spots. It's located outside of Washington, Louisiana where there are no city lights and lots of stars and things in the sky. There is 50-amp electricity with full hook-ups at each site. I have a laundry service and a small dog park. Short term and long term are welcomed. The sunrises and sunsets are exceptional here. I have a picnic table and fire pit available for your use. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kickin' it in the Butte

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! We have one full service RV hookup space, we rent our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a very comfortable bedroom with a private bath for those that may need those arrangements. We are Scotty and Ginny and we are happy to meet you. Thank you for considering Kickin it in the Butte. Contact us anytime for more information, happy to oblige. Our location is in a camp style neighborhood with great neighbors, like you. Here you will get the rest and peace and quiet that you may need or our location can provide all the fun that you can handle. If you need one night or one week or longer we can work with you. Whatever it is that you need we are here to help you get what you want. We live on the Atchafalaya River Hwy. and our location is only 3.5 miles from I10 at Butte LaRose exit 121. Butte LaRose is located in the heart of Acadiana and in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, which is true cajun country. Hunting and fishing is the way of life, here. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nations largest river swamp containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottom land hardwood swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive approximately mid March and leave mid October. There are also many festivals in a close range or take a swamp tour to see the alligators. Check out Turtles bar and restaurant on the levy or The Butte bar 1 mile away. Our Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and Lafayette's Festival International are famous and near by. In Acadiana there are so many festivals, too many festivals to mention. Enjoy some good food like boudin, cracklings or crawfish. Local Attractions include McGee's Louisiana Swamp Tours, Atchafalaya Basin Landing Swamp Tours, Turtles Bar on the Levee, The Butte Bar, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and the Atchafalaya Club (cajun bands and dancing), Crawfish Town USA Restaurant, Louisiana Marketshops at the 115 (arts, crafts and gifts) and more. Take care and thank you for considering Kickin' it in the Butte. Contact us anytime. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)

The Sanctuary Project

1 site · Tent3 acres · Arnaudville, LA

Located in the heart of rural Louisiana, this small family farm & retreat center is in its infancy stage! The Sanctuary Project is owned and operated by James & Melodie, who are committed to supporting their community by providing all things wellness via retreats, workshops, lectures, tours & more! Current/future projects also include: -Chicken coop & tractor -Green houses -Solarium -Ponds -A-frame cabins -Walking trails -Vegetable gardens -Flower gardens -Compost station -Bee hives -Ceremony space -Dojo Currently available: -Quaint primitive camp sites stocked with wood -Electric -Water -Covered dinning area -Out-house (may be ready!)

Banana Bird

1 site · RV1 acre · Lafayette, LA

Park your van in one of the best driveways in Lafayette. Close to downtown, University of Louisiana, and several parks for walking, birding, paddling, picnicking, etc. Target, Aldi, fast food restaurants a 7 minute drive. Dedicated 30A hookup and water is provided. Nearby RV park with free access to dump station. Pets welcome. Fenced in backyard.

Cajun Prairie Outpost

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Abbeville, LA

Learn more about this land:Pine Island is a little slice of southern Louisiana paradise. Located at the end of a dirt road situated on 40 acres steps from the White Lake Conversancy, teaming with wildlife and natural beauty. You will experience privacy like nowhere else. The stars are bright and the night is quiet. Popular with bird watchers and wildlife photographers this area of Louisiana is directly on the migratory flyway and offers birding opportunity 365 days a year or just a great place to get away from it all.The spaceOnce our family home, Cajun Prairie Outpost is now a perfect place for retreats of all kinds. There is a large screened in porch useful for many activities as well as a large sunroom with panoramic windows providing a comfortable place to take in the natural beauty. This place is literally perfect for families, group gatherings, bird watchers, painters, yogis, nature lovers, adventurists, photographers, and even remote working.Guest accessAccess codes to gate and home will be supplied upon reservation.Other things to noteParking only allowed on gravel driveway. Can accommodate up to 4 vehicles.

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Kickin' it in the Butte

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! We have one full service RV hookup space, we rent our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a very comfortable bedroom with a private bath for those that may need those arrangements. We are Scotty and Ginny and we are happy to meet you. Thank you for considering Kickin it in the Butte. Contact us anytime for more information, happy to oblige. Our location is in a camp style neighborhood with great neighbors, like you. Here you will get the rest and peace and quiet that you may need or our location can provide all the fun that you can handle. If you need one night or one week or longer we can work with you. Whatever it is that you need we are here to help you get what you want. We live on the Atchafalaya River Hwy. and our location is only 3.5 miles from I10 at Butte LaRose exit 121. Butte LaRose is located in the heart of Acadiana and in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, which is true cajun country. Hunting and fishing is the way of life, here. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nations largest river swamp containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottom land hardwood swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive approximately mid March and leave mid October. There are also many festivals in a close range or take a swamp tour to see the alligators. Check out Turtles bar and restaurant on the levy or The Butte bar 1 mile away. Our Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and Lafayette's Festival International are famous and near by. In Acadiana there are so many festivals, too many festivals to mention. Enjoy some good food like boudin, cracklings or crawfish. Local Attractions include McGee's Louisiana Swamp Tours, Atchafalaya Basin Landing Swamp Tours, Turtles Bar on the Levee, The Butte Bar, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and the Atchafalaya Club (cajun bands and dancing), Crawfish Town USA Restaurant, Louisiana Marketshops at the 115 (arts, crafts and gifts) and more. Take care and thank you for considering Kickin' it in the Butte. Contact us anytime. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)

The Sanctuary Project

1 site · Tent3 acres · Arnaudville, LA

Located in the heart of rural Louisiana, this small family farm & retreat center is in its infancy stage! The Sanctuary Project is owned and operated by James & Melodie, who are committed to supporting their community by providing all things wellness via retreats, workshops, lectures, tours & more! Current/future projects also include: -Chicken coop & tractor -Green houses -Solarium -Ponds -A-frame cabins -Walking trails -Vegetable gardens -Flower gardens -Compost station -Bee hives -Ceremony space -Dojo Currently available: -Quaint primitive camp sites stocked with wood -Electric -Water -Covered dinning area -Out-house (may be ready!)

Renee's Galaxy RV Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Washington, LA

The Galaxy is a small campground with 8 large spots. It's located outside of Washington, Louisiana where there are no city lights and lots of stars and things in the sky. There is 50-amp electricity with full hook-ups at each site. I have a laundry service and a small dog park. Short term and long term are welcomed. The sunrises and sunsets are exceptional here. I have a picnic table and fire pit available for your use. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Banana Bird

1 site · RV1 acre · Lafayette, LA

Park your van in one of the best driveways in Lafayette. Close to downtown, University of Louisiana, and several parks for walking, birding, paddling, picnicking, etc. Target, Aldi, fast food restaurants a 7 minute drive. Dedicated 30A hookup and water is provided. Nearby RV park with free access to dump station. Pets welcome. Fenced in backyard.

Cajun Prairie Outpost

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Abbeville, LA

Learn more about this land:Pine Island is a little slice of southern Louisiana paradise. Located at the end of a dirt road situated on 40 acres steps from the White Lake Conversancy, teaming with wildlife and natural beauty. You will experience privacy like nowhere else. The stars are bright and the night is quiet. Popular with bird watchers and wildlife photographers this area of Louisiana is directly on the migratory flyway and offers birding opportunity 365 days a year or just a great place to get away from it all.The spaceOnce our family home, Cajun Prairie Outpost is now a perfect place for retreats of all kinds. There is a large screened in porch useful for many activities as well as a large sunroom with panoramic windows providing a comfortable place to take in the natural beauty. This place is literally perfect for families, group gatherings, bird watchers, painters, yogis, nature lovers, adventurists, photographers, and even remote working.Guest accessAccess codes to gate and home will be supplied upon reservation.Other things to noteParking only allowed on gravel driveway. Can accommodate up to 4 vehicles.

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The Sanctuary Project

1 site · Tent3 acres · Arnaudville, LA

Located in the heart of rural Louisiana, this small family farm & retreat center is in its infancy stage! The Sanctuary Project is owned and operated by James & Melodie, who are committed to supporting their community by providing all things wellness via retreats, workshops, lectures, tours & more! Current/future projects also include: -Chicken coop & tractor -Green houses -Solarium -Ponds -A-frame cabins -Walking trails -Vegetable gardens -Flower gardens -Compost station -Bee hives -Ceremony space -Dojo Currently available: -Quaint primitive camp sites stocked with wood -Electric -Water -Covered dinning area -Out-house (may be ready!)

Banana Bird

1 site · RV1 acre · Lafayette, LA

Park your van in one of the best driveways in Lafayette. Close to downtown, University of Louisiana, and several parks for walking, birding, paddling, picnicking, etc. Target, Aldi, fast food restaurants a 7 minute drive. Dedicated 30A hookup and water is provided. Nearby RV park with free access to dump station. Pets welcome. Fenced in backyard.

Kickin' it in the Butte

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Henderson, LA

Hello Hipcampers! Welcome to Cajun Country! We have one full service RV hookup space, we rent our own RV for use on site and we also offer in our home a very comfortable bedroom with a private bath for those that may need those arrangements. We are Scotty and Ginny and we are happy to meet you. Thank you for considering Kickin it in the Butte. Contact us anytime for more information, happy to oblige. Our location is in a camp style neighborhood with great neighbors, like you. Here you will get the rest and peace and quiet that you may need or our location can provide all the fun that you can handle. If you need one night or one week or longer we can work with you. Whatever it is that you need we are here to help you get what you want. We live on the Atchafalaya River Hwy. and our location is only 3.5 miles from I10 at Butte LaRose exit 121. Butte LaRose is located in the heart of Acadiana and in the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, which is true cajun country. Hunting and fishing is the way of life, here. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nations largest river swamp containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottom land hardwood swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. Many hummingbirds visit here every year. They arrive approximately mid March and leave mid October. There are also many festivals in a close range or take a swamp tour to see the alligators. Check out Turtles bar and restaurant on the levy or The Butte bar 1 mile away. Our Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and Lafayette's Festival International are famous and near by. In Acadiana there are so many festivals, too many festivals to mention. Enjoy some good food like boudin, cracklings or crawfish. Local Attractions include McGee's Louisiana Swamp Tours, Atchafalaya Basin Landing Swamp Tours, Turtles Bar on the Levee, The Butte Bar, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and the Atchafalaya Club (cajun bands and dancing), Crawfish Town USA Restaurant, Louisiana Marketshops at the 115 (arts, crafts and gifts) and more. Take care and thank you for considering Kickin' it in the Butte. Contact us anytime. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll)

Renee's Galaxy RV Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Washington, LA

The Galaxy is a small campground with 8 large spots. It's located outside of Washington, Louisiana where there are no city lights and lots of stars and things in the sky. There is 50-amp electricity with full hook-ups at each site. I have a laundry service and a small dog park. Short term and long term are welcomed. The sunrises and sunsets are exceptional here. I have a picnic table and fire pit available for your use. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Looking for the perfect camping spot near Lafayette, Louisiana to indulge in some wildlife watching? Look no further than Snow White Sanctuary (55 reviews) to the picturesque Horseshoe Bend River Camp (21 reviews) and Horse Shoe Bend Amite River Camp (22 reviews), you'll have plenty of top-rated options to choose from. And with popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and campfires, you'll have all the comforts you need for a memorable camping experience. Plus, with an average price per night of just $25 and options as low as $15, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack your gear and get ready to embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

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