St. Bernard State Park | Louisiana Office of State Parks

Get back to nature, just 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans, with a park stay
A water playground makes the warm summer days more fun
The large pavilion accommodates family gatherings
St. Bernard SP is on many migratory paths, with lots of opportunity for birdwatching
Campsites offer water and electric hookups

Address:
501 St. Bernard Parkway
Braithwaite, LA 70040

Coordinates:
29.863944, -89.900512

Park Map:

Hours of Operation:
Site is open daily

Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday

open at 7 a.m.
close at 9 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

open at 7 a.m.
close at 10 p.m.

Entrance Station Hours:
Sunday through Thursday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.

8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entrance Fees

$2 per person, age 16 and older
$1 per person, age 15 and under

Phone:

504-682-2101

1-888-677-7823

Email:
stbernard@crt.la.gov

Online Reservations

St. Bernard State Park is the ideal spot for visitors who are seeking a family atmosphere and natural experience, as well as for campers who don't want to or cannot stray far from civilization. Many campers consider combining a camping vacation with a touring vacation of the New Orleans area. The Chalmette National Historic Park, Jackson Barracks, and other historic sites and plantation homes are also nearby. ↓ show more

A local family business donated the land for St. Bernard State Park to Louisiana in 1971. Today, St. Bernard State Park provides a much-needed recreation area, as well as relaxing and enjoyable surroundings for anyone wishing to experience a portion of Louisiana's natural beauty.

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 and the park's nature trail is the perfect way to introduce children to the joy of discovery in nature.

Picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms, and a large, covered pavilion complete with a grill are ideal for a family outing. The water playground will delight youngsters and their families all summer long. ↑ show less

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The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program promotes outdoor recreation, ranging from land acquisition to development of park facilities.
This Louisiana State Park site has received assistance from the LWCF.

Camping
A $6 non-refundable fee will be assessed on each reservation transaction made online, via phone, or as a walk-in.

51 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup)
(map of sites 2-11, 37-51) (map of sites 12-36)

$28/night plus tax, Fri-Sat
$25/night plus tax, Sun-Thurs, Apr-Sept
$20/night plus tax, Sun-Thurs, Oct-Mar

America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes (formerly Golden Age & Golden Access Passports) (Available through the National Park Service. Click here for more information)
Holders of the Passes, whose state of residence also honors the America the Beautiful pass, are entitled to a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are allowed one site per passport).

Additional Information About Overnight Facilities

On-Site Activities:

Water Playground - Louisiana State Parks' water playgrounds operate Tuesdays through Sundays, April 1 through October 31, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the facilities will be closed on Mondays for cleaning and maintenance. Please contact the park directly, to confirm that the playground is open or for additional information.

Birding
A Birder's Guide to Louisiana gives directions to over 100 areas for birding throughout the state, includes maps, Louisiana specialties, and contains beautiful photography and checklists of Louisiana birds and other wildlife. The Guide was produced through a partnership between the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and the American Birding Association.