It's snake mating season, so we are on a break, but Freki can't wait to get back out on the trails!…read more Lots of things to see and do, some rolling terrain to make the hike a little physical, and so many sign to help you get the most out of your hike. If you're in Mandeville and looking to stretch your legs a little, this little gem is your ticket!

Quiet, wonderful place to spend some exploring time near Mandeville. Near the entrance are…read moreexcellent tree lined wooden walking paths that lead to some secluded trails through the woods. Swamps, birds, turtles , snakes and botanical treasures are to be found. Recommended!!

This is a great park for kids and adults…read more Located next to Mandeville City Hall, I guess this could be considered the official City Park. There are two large play sets for kids. There is one general area, and one designed for younger kids. Both sets are relatively modern and will be enjoyed by kids regardless of their age. The set in the general area has a ramp that should accommodate wheelchairs. In addition to the play sets, there are swing sets, metal climbing obstacles and a giant open area. I recommend you play the run as fast as you can to that tree in the distance game to wear your kids out. There are also two tennis courts. I don't know if they need to be reserved, but it looks like it is first come first serve. If you want a place for your kids to play, check out this park.

This is a nice little park in the middle of Mandeville next to City Hall. They've got tennis courts…read moreand basketball courts which are in use just about every day I walk through. It's a good place for a picnic. They've got picnic tables and an area to cook out in. There is also a slide and other playground equipment for kids. Not bad for a small park. It gets quite a bit of action and is a great place for mom to hang out and read a book or whatever while the kiddos have a blast.

Great find. Had a couple hrs to kill between hotel check out…read moreand our swamp tour. I asked the swamp tour folks about a local park and they sent us here. Turn in at the Library. Initially the playground area was kinda lame. Tiny. Little kid centered with not much variety. Upon further inspection the park has a dog park, concrete walking trails and a small water play area. The water play area was great. It was tiny as well but a lot of fun for the kids on a hot day. I found their suits but had to sacrifice a shirt as a towel. Great little spot. Looks to be brand new and the first phase of development. I would expect this park to grow exponentially in the upcoming years. Great spot to burn a couple yrs.

The park is always kept in good condition and is in an amazing area. A real staple of the…read morecommunity. Plus they have a dog park for both large and small dogs!

Appropriately enough, the Columbia Street Landing is a small, picturesque public park at the end of…read moreColumbia Street. Located on the meandering Bogue Falaya river, this location, though serene at present, served as a functioning harbor throughout the 1800s for the town of Covington. Right now, the "river" looks like a peaceful, lazy stream I could easily walk or swim across...but I'll take the park sign's word for it that this was once a bustling commercial port. This is one of the more well-hidden parks I've found anywhere, as it looks more than a bit like the backyard of the homes on either side of the park. A quaint gazebo and a fountain are located at the front of the park, while a concrete path heads down to the river, with a small wooden deck on its shore. To the left is a grassy clearing that is occasionally used for free concerts between March and October: http://covingtonweekly.com/2014/03/19/sunset-at-the-landing-free-concert-series-2014/ I wouldn't say that there is much to "do" here, but it's a pretty spot for a half-hour of relaxation, perhaps a picnic down by the water. Lovers of unheralded, uncrowded natural public spaces will want to seek out this idyllic little slice of parkland.

Cute little spot to go fishing or hang out with friends and/or family. Nice to have a picnic and…read morehave a little time of relaxation.

I discovered this Pearl River WMA (Wildlife Management Area) Campground through the trusty App on…read moremy phone called Campendium. In fact, if ever you need to find a spot to camp out for the evening while traveling spontaneously, I highly recommend Campendium. It's extremely easy to use and follow and it covers almost all campgrounds, sites, parks, RV parks, trailer parks and public venues that you can think of. Now...I will say that this Pearl River Campground may also have another name to it as well...so I apologize for that...it may be called Crawford Landing WMA too. Either way...both of these names are the same. They're both the same campground and they're located on Crawford Landing Road here in Slidell, Louisiana. What I liked about this campsite is that it's conveniently located right off Interstate 10 heading east to west and vice versa. While driving along my cross country road trip from Louisiana heading towards Mississippi, it was late in the day and I needed a campground to pitch my tent for the evening. Now...upon using Campendium, it said in order to sleep here for the evening it cost $0. Perfect! How convenient! But here's the catch and which threw me for a loop. It's only free to stay here if you possess a Hunting License or a Wild Louisiana Stamp. What??? Now...being during sunset late in the day...where in the world was I supposed to find a Louisiana Stamp??? According to a review someone posted on Campendium, the local Walmart sells Stamps. But for me...it was just too late in the day to backtrack about 5 miles to Walmart, buy the stamp and then return here to the campground. No way! By then it would have been pitch black dark outside and I never would have been able to set up my tent and get situated for the evening. So...I just had to gamble. I spent the night here without having the pass/stamp. My goal was obviously to wake up early and leave right around sunlight which is what I did. Fortunately I got lucky without having my pass/stamp. Btw...according to other reviews on Campendium, it cost about $20 for this Louisiana Wildlife Stamp Pass at Walmart. So, whatever...I survived my way through Louisiana while trekking towards Biloxi, Mississippi. Some extra notes I'd like to add about this Pearl River/Crawford Landing Campground... The entire camping area is very very spacious with loads of soft grass to put my tent down on. This was a terrific aspect as I had a great evenings sleep unlike most places where I set up camp on hard dirt ground. Also here were a bunch of trees with beautiful Spanish Moss hanging off of them. It was pretty scenery. I am always a fan of Spanish Moss, lol. There was only one other family camping beside me. I was surprised by that, being that it was summer time and so quiet. You'd figure for $0, to be able to camp in a nice little section right outside downtown Slidell would be busier with more campers. But I guess this review is from when I visited last year during the heart of the pandemic. Also, I parked my car right on the grass when I found my little section to set up my tent. There was no need to park in a lot and have to carry my belongings onto the grass. Cool! There was a little signage board posted with instructions on setting up your campsite and the rules about hunting because this section of Slidell accommodates hunters and you must display a permit for that. The board also states you must possess that Wild Louisiana Stamp. So...my recommendation would be that if you arrive here early enough in the day...head over to Walmart and get the stamp/pass just to be safe. Because if an authority figure does walk around and you're caught empty handed, the fine could be much more than the cost of the actual stamp/pass. Play it safe folks, lol. Finally, the family that was camping next to me had a fire started so it looks like you can use open flames and charcoal grills rather than just being held exclusively to a gas grill. That was nice to know for future visits. Right next to this campground was a landing dock where you can get your boat out onto the water. This wasn't bothersome at all during my stay. I just appreciated the unique campground location being relatively off the beaten path. One last thing...cell phone reception worked wonderfully here. I had full access to my phone which I was able to use inside my tent before going to sleep. Overall, this Pearl River/Crawford Landing WMA Campground is a really accessible outdoors area right off I-10 outside Slidell. The grass and open wilderness setting/surroundings was great for spending the night outdoors. I highly recommend staying here and for all you adventurers out there, definitely download Campendium.

Fantastic dinning experience from beginning to end.... high…read morequality cuisine, exciting menu/drinks, beautiful atmosphere and excellent service! Tchefuncte's checks all the boxes.

I had lunch yesterday in beautiful downtown Madisonville and before and after our meal I wandered…read morealong the river along Water Street. My nieces were thrilled to see the drawbridge open (which pivots rather than raises) and tried to climb into a randomly parked (docked? whatever) boat. The Tchefuncte definitely deserves 5 stars on it's name alone. AND Bogue Chitta State Park is along the river (more name points). AND you can tubing down the river so what's better than that?

Fun place with fun and accommodating guests and staff. The Nature trail was nice. Restaurants and…read moreshopping are very close by.

I stayed there for a weekend it was absolutely beautiful. And so very relaxing. very clean cabin…read morethe atmosphere was great all of the people there very friendly and polite. the hot tub was so very powerful, and the swimming pool clean. I can't Waite to go back.

This is a membership RV campground and they also rent cabins. We are coast to coast members and…read morethe cost on this park is $10 nightly. If you don't know what membership camping is all about then call them and they will probably give you 2 nights free camping if you listen to their spiel. I really like this campground because they are very friendly and they have a lot of activities. They also cook breakfast and lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The food is very good there and the cooks are super nice. The campground itself is nice, but not a luxury campground. The Park is very safe and it has a country feel. The campground is probably about 45 minutes from New Orleans. The Causeway going across the lake is just south. The area around the campground has a lot of history and the Abita Brewery is nearby. Abita is the home of an artesian well and the water is reported to be very ancient. The park is located halfway between Hammond and Slidell and north of Mandeville. All three of these towns are substantial so you will find anything you need within a 20 minute drive. I am giving this park 5 stars because of the activities, safety, location, and friendliness. The spots are pretty close together and there is not a lot of outdoor space next to my camp spot. The roads are gravel. I would not call the park luxurious. This may detract for some people, but for me I don't mind and I am happy that the park is only 10 bucks a night.

Beware of this place, THIS is a TIME SHARE with people that will sell you the moon, lower the price…read moreseveral times to get you in, then once they have you, they are not so nice. Oh, and try to cancel this "Membershp" all of a sudden, you're not family any more and the demeanor really changes then. They tout themselves as an "RV Resort" when in reality, there is nothing "Resort" about the place.