| Southeast Louisiana. Located approximately 18 miles southeast of New Orleans in St. Bernard Parish. Follow I-10 to I-510/LA 47 south to Chalmette. Take a left on LA 46 & proceed through Violet to Poydras. Turn right onto LA 39 south at Poydras. The park is located one-half mile on the left between Caernarvon & Braithwaite. Or, from the French Quarter, take North Rampart (LA 46) south through Violet to Poydras. Turn right onto LA 39 south to Caernarvon. The park is located one-half mile on the left.
Located right along the Mississippi River, the park contains a network of man-made lagoons which provides a peaceful, natural setting for relaxation. Woodlands meet wetlands in St. Bernard, resulting in a diverse habitat for wildlife, including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, turtles, alligators, & a wide variety of birds. The nature trail through the park is the perfect way to introduce children to the joy of discovery in nature.
Picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms, & a large, covered pavilion complete with a grill are ideal for a family outing. The swimming pool & bathhouse will delight youngsters & their families all summer long. Visitors may also launch their boats one-tenth of a mile from the park's entrance in the Caernarvon waterway & experience some great fresh & salt H2O fishing.
Nearby Attractions:
Bayou Segnette State Park
Fairview-Riverside State Park
Fort Pike State Historic Site
Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans & the Historic French Quarter
Chalmette Battlefield-Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
Isleño Cultural Center-Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
San Bernardo Scenic Byway
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Canary Islands Descendants Assn. Museum |
St. Bernard State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
29.864496, -89.900669
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Campground: St. Bernard State Park in Braithwaite Louisiana *