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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical ParkNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park0 mi
- Ogden Museum of Southern ArtNew Orleans1 mi
- Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National CemeteryJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve4 mi
- Barataria PreserveJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve12 mi
- Wetlands Acadian Cultural CenterJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve47 mi
- Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol CenterBaton Rouge75 mi
Explore more Louisiana camping
French Quarter Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Louisiana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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