Dispersed Camping in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana
Showing 13 locations in Orleans Parish County.
Basin Street Station Parking Lot
A large, paid asphalt parking lot situated behind the Basin Street Station Visitor Center. Due to its proximity to an active police station, many self-contained travelers choose this location as a highly secure staging ground within walking distance of the historic French Quarter.
Caesars Casino Parking
Paved casino parking garage and valet area. High-clearance vehicles and camper vans will likely not fit in standard parking structures. Check with security regarding active-play parking privileges.
Canal Street Urban Stealth
On-street parking options along Canal Street in New Orleans near the hospital district. Suitable for a quick, overnight stay in a pinch, but features typical urban noise and activity.
Chuck City
An informal urban yard setup in New Orleans offering gated parking for car campers and smaller vans, complete with a composting toilet and outdoor shower.
City Park Avenue Street Parking
Street-side parallel parking spots along City Park Avenue and Marconi Drive, immediately adjacent to City Park. Highly exposed urban setting best suited for low-profile stealth vans and smaller passenger vehicles.
Fairgrounds Slot Machines Parking
A paved asphalt parking area located adjacent to the Fairgrounds Slot Machines facility.
French Quarter / Downtown New Orleans Parking
Downtown overnight parking zone near the French Quarter. Includes paid 24-hour lots and high-risk street parking. Due to very strict municipal towing enforcement, overnight stays on street meters are highly discouraged. Expect extremely frequent, loud train horns throughout the night.
French Quarter Fringe Street Parking
This urban corridor encompasses various residential and commercial streets on the perimeter of the French Quarter and Tremé neighborhoods. While free street parking can be found, visitors must carefully navigate local municipal codes, residential permit zones, and safety considerations. High discretion and standard urban stealth practices are strongly recommended due to occasional resident friction and localized city noise.
French Quarter RV Park
A premium, highly secure gated RV resort offering premium concrete back-in and pull-through pads with full hookups. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, modern laundry room, and well-maintained private bathroom suites, though substantial urban traffic noise is present.
Iberville Street 24H Public Parking
Paid off-street surface parking lot on Iberville Street. Walking distance to the French Quarter. Safe but exposed, with severe train noise due to nearby tracks. Best suited for smaller camper vans or compact motorhomes.
Lakeshore Drive Lakefront Parking
A series of public parking spaces and lakeside parks situated along Lakeshore Drive on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. These spots offer beautiful waterfront views and are popular with locals during the day and early evening. While overnight stays have been successful, expect occasional noise from local traffic and gatherings until late at night. Nearby amenities include picnic tables, paved walking trails, and public restrooms, though regulations should be checked locally as loitering ordinances may be enforced.
Mid-City & Cemetery District Street Parking
A collection of urban street parking spots and highway underpasses located in the Mid-City and Cemetery District of New Orleans. These locations offer basic overnight parking options on public streets near local landmarks like the Hope Mausoleum and Metairie Cemetery. While convenient for accessing public transit like the Canal Streetcar line, these are active city street environments with typical urban noise, streetlights, and passing traffic. Best suited for small, stealthy, self-contained vehicles.
Premium Parking Lot P338
An automated, paid commercial parking lot located on the immediate boundary of the French Quarter. This paved lot is highly convenient for self-contained vans seeking a secure, central location, though prices can spike considerably during events.