Fairview-Riverside State Park — Attraction in Louisiana

Small state park campground with some nice amenities for a decent price.

Campground Description: This campground has 82 sites, all back in, set in rows of camping sites set alongside the Tchefuncte River. Campsite #59 We had an asphalt pad, back in. The pad was long enough for us to back in without disconnecting, but the pad had some pretty large potholes and ruts that could cause it to be unlevel. We had 50 & 30 #thifty and water, but no sewer. There is a dump station available. We had a picnic table, a fire ring, and a grill. No propane refill here at the park. Wifi: Surprisingly this state park not only has wifi, but it’s fast and has good coverage. Starlink and Verizon did okay. Not all services are available here according to the website.

Noise and Stargazing Level: Pretty quiet especially with how close it was to town. There was a distant hum of road noise. Also it had low light pollution which made for some good stargazing. Amenities: Nice bathhouse with 3 individual bathrooms for men and 3 more for women. Each had its own entrance complete with bathroom, sink, and shower. Dumpster easily located across from the dump station. Laundry: nice perk at a state park. It had 2 washers and 2 dryers. $1.75 to wash or dry. They had a laundry sink, soap vending machine, and it took quarters or an app. No pool, but they have a nice, big playground. Other facilities: They have a boat ramp and have fishing, hiking trails, and several museums close by. They also offer boating adventures. Dog friendly: No off-leash areas for your dogs and they had several pickup station, unfortunately none of them were stocked. Camp store: No camp store but a soda vending machine at the bathhouse. Piggly Wiggly about 2 miles away. Walmart about 6 miles away. Amazon Locker: Amazon Counter at Whole Foods Market in Mandeville, LA about 4 miles away.

Camp staff interactions: Both Mary and Berta? Were super friendly and helpful. Reservation process: They have a reservation website, but even thought they had availability, we had to call and process the reservation over the phone.

Additional info: 14-day max stay limit and then out of the park for 7 days.

Cost $34/night Value: This is not horrible, other campgrounds with similar amenities around the same price have had nicer camping pads and this one is in need of...

Our family visited this park for the first time in late February of 2013. We chose it for its proximity to New Orleans, far enough away, but easy to access via the impressive toll bridge that runs North to South, traversing Lake Ponchtrain. We reserved a tent site online. Arriving after dark, we were pointed in the right direction and given some useful tips by the friendly campground security man. Reviewers who have mentioned the road to the tent sites being hard to find are correct, particularly in the dark. It's a bit "off road" and not well marked. It really is there, though, just before the playground. The tent sites were a bit more spread out than the r.v. sites, beneath pine trees, and backed up by forested land. Sites had picnic tables and fire rings, and a shared spiggot a short way off. We camped in site 17, near the playground. If the park had been busier, we wouldn't have had much privacy, but it wasn't. The playground was nice, new, and was good for kids of all sizes. We experienced a tremendous electrical storm that caused us to evacuate. Water rose several inches deep, flooding our campsite & causing us to abandon a campsite for the first time in our family's camping history. The tent sites closer to the front entrance seemed to be on higher, dryer ground. Unfortunately, since we left early we missed snveeing the historic home and hiking the swamp trail. The facilities were about150 yards from our campsite, and fabulous! Recently built, the bath house boasted fine caftsmanship in the architectural details. Under one roof were six private baths, three for each gender, one each being wheelchair accessible. Each of these bathrooms had a toilet, sink, and walk in shower, and was very clean. There were also laundry facilities. The r.v. sites were well shaded, and throughout the park were stately oaks dripping with Spanish Moss. There was a neat boardwalk with a fish cleaning station. The night sounds were a blend of nature, traffic & something industrial sounding. While this is a small park, it's very...

A Quiet Gem on the Tchefuncte River

Howdy, GenX Glamping Guy here with a review of the Fairview-Riverside State Park.

I kicked off 2025 with a peaceful weekend at Fairview-Riverside State Park and couldn’t have asked for a better quick getaway.

My site near the boat launch, tucked along the banks of the Tchefuncte River, was quiet and serene — perfect for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. The sunsets were breathtaking, and the clear January skies offered a magical display of stars at night.

Live Oaks draped in moss gave the whole area an almost mystical vibe.

One of the highlights was a walk along the park’s boardwalk, floating above a bed of lily pads. I even took time to film a video about instant coffee — because, why not?

[Video] Instant Coffee: See on YouTube @GenXGlampingGuy

Exploring deeper into the park, I discovered a hidden gem: a mini outdoor theatre set under a massive Oak tree. I couldn’t resist doing a little impromptu Shakespeare performance with no one around.

[Video] Me Performing Shakespeare: See on YouTube @GenXGlampingGuy

Later, I stumbled upon a peaceful, swampy inlet dotted with cypress stumps — a perfect hidden corner to sit quietly and take in the surroundings. I captured a timelapse of the sunset over the river, and it did not disappoint.

Whether you're into quiet nature walks, riverside views, or just need a spot to reflect and reset, this place is a gem. Highly recommend it, especially if you appreciate the slower, quieter moments.

Tim...