Abita Springs RV Resort, Abita Springs, Louisiana
We picked Abita Springs RV Resort for it's proximity to New Orleans. I'm glad that we did. Although it was a little over an hour to drive into the city (and a $5 fee one way over the 24-mile causeway), it was well worth it. The campground is nice, and it's obvious that it is well taken care of. The entrance has been just been repaved, the camping area has compacted river rock roads and sites. The sites are spacious and we didn't feel like we were on top of each other, but could have been a little larger. There are two ponds and a lake with ducks, and geese. I guess, with any pond or lake in Louisiana, there is a chance for snakes and alligators. The pool is nice, but not heated. There is a clubhouse and horseshoe pits, but not too much going on. The campground management was very friendly as were the hosts. We noticed the hosts going through each site right after a guest left to ensure it was ready for the next guest. Overall, I nothing bad to say about the campground other than don't pull in while they are paving the entry.
The town of Abita Springs is a nice small town with not much happening. They do have a natural spring in the center of the town where we filled our water bottles up a couple of times. Outside of town, there's a brewery, which in the past had quite the appreciation room, but I don't think that's the case anymore. The next town over is Covington which is about the same but has some historical buildings. While we were here we did take a day to explore the French Quarter of New Orleans. Unfortunately, we only gave ourselves a day to do it and it wasn't enough time. We'll have to go back. Also, while we were there we took a swamp tour at Honey Island. It was well worth the thirty-minute drive and the $23 for a ninety-minute tour. However, you need to reserve a seat ahead of time with a credit card and pay with cash when you get there.
Type: Classic
Good Sam Rating: 9/9/9.5
Address:
24150 Highway 435
Abita Springs, LA 70420
Phone: (985) 590-3926
Reservations Phone: (855) 872-1469
Resort Information: This resort is located 40 miles from the French Quarter of New Orleans just across Lake Ponchatrain. It sits on its own well-stocked crappie and bass lake. The resort has a large clubhouse with scheduled activities and beautiful pool complex. The town of Abita Springs is an antebellum wonder and home of the famous Abita Springs Brewery with daily tours.
Web Site: oceancanyon.com
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Full Sites: 80
Partial Sites: 20
Check-In/Check-Out Times: 2:00 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.
Rental Unit Check-In/
Check-Out Times: 4:00 p.m. /11:00 a.m.
RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night
Rental Unit Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 45 feet
Elevation: 0
Amenities: Recreation hall, outdoor pool, kid's pool, fishing available, horseshoes, hiking trails, paddle boats, basketball, playground, dump station, laundry, picnic tables, handicap access, shuffleboard, ping pong, hot showers, pool table, ice available, full time group activities, children's rec center, tourist attractions nearby, gambling casino nearby, fishing nearby, boating nearby, golf nearby, shopping nearby. Nearby: New Orleans, Lake Pontchatrain.
RV Notes: Additional charges: Wi-Fi $3/night, 50 amps $5/night.
Rental Notes: Rental units available. Trip Points not accepted. Contact the resort directly.
Restrictions: No pets and no smoking in rental units.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes
Visitor Mail Restrictions: Must contact resort ahead of arrival
