Louisiana’s Natalbany Creek Campground and RV Park: Sweet Fun Near the World’s Strawberry Capital
Located in a rustic setting in Louisiana’s Tangipahoa Parish, Natalbany Creek Campground & RV Park in Amite puts campers in one of Pelican State’s most vibrant destinations.
Located near Ponchatoula — the strawberry capital of the world — Tangipahoa Parish bursts with possibilities. Attend a rodeo, feast on authentic Cajun food, explore a local museum, or tour a park that’s home to a host of exotic animals. The area is considered the “crossroads of Louisiana,” not only for its central location near Interstate 55 but also for the uniquely Pelican State experiences available here.
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Stay for a weekend or book an extended vacation in the park, which is surrounded by tall trees and bordered by a lake with great fishing. Family gatherings are also welcome here, and accommodations include cabins and mobile homes in addition to RV sites.
Regardless of your camping style, travelers will relish the local attractions.
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Camping Comfort
Natalbany Creek Campground & RV Park’s sites are as comfortable as they are attractive. Campers can park their vehicles on cement pads surrounded by grass and supplied with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp power. One hundred full-hookup sites are available, and these include pull-through and big rig sites, all with plenty of room for slide-outs along with tables, barbecue grills, and fire rings. Campers can choose lakeside sites or off-lake locations.
Guests can stay in one of the fully equipped cabins, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, Wi-Fi-and DirecTV. With full utilities, the cabins feature a roomy porch and can accommodate eight guests. Cabins are available to rent for a few nights or an entire month.
Campers also can choose furnished mobile home sites, which come in one- or two-bedroom floorplans. Each mobile home is equipped with a stove, microwave, and fridge in the kitchen, and mobile home guests have full access to the RV park’s amenities. Complete with queen-size beds, the mobile homes are available for monthly rentals.
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Amenities
Guests in the park can choose from lots of recreation opportunities. Mini golf, horseshoes, and fishing in the lake offer fun for the whole family. Guests can relax by the heated pool or conduct group events at the pavilion. Attend to practical needs at the park’s showers, bathroom, and laundry facilities. Guests can have more fun at the nearby Natalbany River.
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Explore Amite and Beyond
As the seat of Tangipahoa Parish, Amite puts visitors in the center of several outstanding attractions. In town, visitors can sip fine tea at the Fleur De Lis Tea Company or watch a thrilling rodeo in the Florida Parishes Arena. The venue also hosts events like Vintage Market Days, a vintage-inspired market for art, clothing, antiques, and other goods.
In nearby Folsom, the Global Wildlife Center hosts exotic animals from across the world on 900 acres of open land. Take a wagon tour and feed the animals from the comfort of a canopy-covered vehicle. Keep things wild with a visit to Kliebert & Sons Alligator Tours, which showcase more than 300 gators ranging from 9 to 18 feet in length. Watch them swim or bask in the sun or get acquainted with some of the 47,000 turtles on the property.
Visiting in April? The annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival (April 11-13) tantalizes travelers with a sweet tooth; try the wide variety of strawberry-related treats and enjoy entertainment and rides. Throughout the year, fruit stands abound with the sweet berry.
To book a stay at Natalbany Creek Campground & RV Park, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 985-748-4311.
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