Recreation area

French Quarter Visitor Center

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · New Orleans · Louisiana — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Visitor center exhibits and a film share the history and traditions of the lower Mississippi River delta and of New Orleans, home to one of America's most distinctive cultural mixes and rich in food, music, architecture, and more. Free admission.

Getting there

Jean Lafitte's French Quarter Visitor Center is located on Decatur Street between Conti and St. Louis Streets, just a few blocks from Jackson Square. No parking is available at the visitor center, but there are several pay-to-park lots available within easy walking distance.

Contact
(504) 589-3882

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.