Grand Isle hooks RV travelers with its endless Gulf beaches and epic tarpon fishing off Louisiana's barrier island. Twelve parks in our directory put you steps from surf casting and the annual International Tarpon Rodeo. Base your rig here to chase trophy fish from Port Fourchon or unwind on sands backed by dunes.
Grand Isle unfurls five miles of sugary Gulf beaches where waves crash and dolphins play offshore. Fishermen chase reds and specks from piers on LA Highway 1, while the July Tarpon Rodeo packs the island with tournaments and live music. Birders scan skies over Elmer's Island Refuge for terns and egrets, and offshore rigs loom from Port Fourchon.
Grand Isle State Park fits families and groups with 50-amp sites, WiFi, showers, and beach trails starting at $23/night. Fourchon Marina targets deep-sea anglers with 30- and 50-amp hookups priced $40 to $750/night near charter docks. Bayou Jim's RV Park draws budget campers at $12/night with WiFi, Xtreme Beachside RV Resort pulls beach lovers from $50/night, and Island House RV Park offers WiFi stays from $27/night.
Grand Isle shines for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and top-tier fishing. Anglers target tarpon during the July International Tarpon Rodeo, a three-day event with tournaments and bayou boils. Beachgoers shell along five miles of shore, and birdwatchers spot species in Elmer's Island Refuge nearby.
Twelve RV parks cluster in Grand Isle, including Grand Isle State Park, Fourchon Marina, Xtreme Beachside RV Resort, Island House RV Park, and Bayou Jim's RV Park. They line LA Highway 1, minutes from beaches and Port Fourchon charters. Expect amenities like 50-amp hookups, WiFi, and showers at select spots.
Yes, Grand Isle State Park and Fourchon Marina provide 50-amp hookups. The state park adds WiFi and showers for family sites from $23/night, while Fourchon Marina suits big rigs near fishing docks at $40 to $750/night. Check individual parks for availability during peak summer.
