Welcome to Slidell KOA Journey, RV Park, and Campground

Brand-new RV park! Slidell KOA Journey proudly opened in December 2024 just 30 minutes North of New Orleans and is open year-round.

This KOA campground is a quiet, serene, and safe park providing RV Sites and elevated Tent Sites. Full Hook Up RV Sites are spacious and nestled among mature oak trees and cypress trees, providing a natural environment - with full amenities. 

Known as a family-friendly RV park with outdoor recreation, this Louisiana campground provides an ideal setting for a family camping trip. If you leave the park and travel south across Lake Pontchartrain, you'll find yourself in the heart of New Orleans enjoying local highlights like Cajun restaurants, the French Market, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and local festivals and events.

Look no further for an ideal location that allows convenient access to the French Quarter while preserving peace and quiet for a good night's rest. Our natural setting is perfect for relaxing and reconnecting with nature - so you can be recharged for the next day's adventures. Slidell KOA is one of the best campgrounds near New Orleans.

Enjoy the Park Amenities:

  • Onsite Fishing, catch & release (no license needed!)
  • Remote Control Boat Rentals 
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Corn Hole 
  • Gaga Pit
  • WiFi Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pet-friendly campground with onsite dog park

Explore the Local Attractions:

  • The French Quarter of New Orleans, St. Louis Cathedral, and St. Charles Streetcar Line - 33 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Riverboat Tours: Jazz Brunch, Buffet Dinners, & More - 34 miles from Slidell KOA
  • INFINITY Science Center, partnered with NASA - 16 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Louisiana Children's Museum - 34 miles from Slidell KOA

Explore the Local Recreation:

  • Swamp Tours & Airboat Adventures with Honey Island Swamp Tours - 4 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - 20 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Fairview-Riverside State Park - 35 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 27 miles from Slidell KOA
  • Northshore Beach Park - 12 miles from Slidell KOA

Catch Upcoming Events:

  • Mardi Gras in the Big Easy!
  • Beignet Fest, named one of the best food festivals in the south by Southern Living
  • Local live music, festivals, parades, and more in and around New Orleans, Louisiana

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 75' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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Ways to Stay

KOA Mobile App for Android and iOS

Download our free mobile app to plan your next camping trip and make your reservations right from your smart phone or other mobile device!

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KOA Journey

KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

  • Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Well lit after hours check-in service

Latest Hot Deal

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend Photo

WHEN: September 11-12, 2026

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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Local Area

The French Quarter of New Orleans

Just 30 minutes from the campground, the historic French Quarter is famous for colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies, live music, and gourmet food. In the heart of the French Quarter, is the infamous Bourbon Street, where you'll find jazz clubs, live music, and other street performers. Bourbon Street also offers Cajun eateries and vibrant nightlife.

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Honey Island Cypress Swamp Tour

Drift past moss-draped cypress trees into one of America's wildest, most untouched swamps. Tales of pirates and Bigfoot may give you pause, but one boat ride through Honey Island Swamp's haunting beauty - its towering trees and fragrant wild azaleas - will have you hooked. This 250-square-mile swamp is one of the last truly wild river wetlands in the U.S., with nearly 70,000 acres protected as Louisiana's first Nature Conservancy preserve. Explore this pristine sanctuary on a personalized, narrated nature tour that draws visitors from around the world.

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41490 Crawford Landing Rd

Slidell, LA 70461

985-641-1769

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St. Charles Streetcar Line

Running since 1835, the St. Charles Streetcar Line is the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world. There are four main streetcar lines. Catch the historic St. Charles line at the edge of the French Quarter at the cross streets of St. Charles Ave and Common St to enjoy a 40 minute ride through Uptown and the Garden District. On this route, there are many excellent stops, including museums, parks, impressive mansions, and several hotels and restaurants.

St Charles Ave

New Orleans, LA 70130

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INFINITY Science Center

INFINITY Science Center invites guests to explore the wonders of Earth, oceans, and space through a variety of engaging experiences. From interactive museum exhibits and immersive videos to live presentations and hands-on STEM programs, visitors can deepen their understanding of science and even witness historic events firsthand.  

Offering a captivating self-guided experience, INFINITY Science Center is designed to inspire and amaze. Plan to spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the exhibits, and extend your visit by watching a movie, browsing the Odyssey Gift Shop, or enjoying a meal at the café.

1 Discovery Cir

Pearlington, MS 39572

228-533-9025

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