Bayou Segnette State Park

Available Activities

Camping
Swimming
Fishing
Paddling

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

New Orleans’ Closest State Park

Bayou Segnette is just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans—a swampy escape with cabins, camping, and a wave pool!

Lodging

Type	Units	Details
Cabins	20	A/C, kitchen, sleeps 8
Campsites	98	Water/electric hookups

Reserve: reserveamerica.com or (888) 677-2263.

Wave Pool

Wave pool and water playground—summer fun without leaving metro New Orleans!

Swamp Access

Boat launch to Bayou Segnette for fishing and exploration.

How far from New Orleans?

Just 15 minutes! Located in Westwego, across the river from New Orleans. Easy day trip or overnight.

Camping 1 at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 8

Bayou Segnette State Park Fish at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 9

Boating Aj at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 10

Bayou Segnette State Park Swimming at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 11

Birdwatching Pelican at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 12

Bayou Segnette State Park Picnic at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 13

Golf Cart at Bayou Segnette State Park — Bayou Segnette State Park 14

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Last updated: February 20, 2026