Laura Plantation
Vacherie, LA
A brightly painted Creole plantation house on LA-18 with tours based on the memoirs of Laura Locoul and records of the enslaved people who worked the land. Guided tours run through the day; book ahead in peak season.
- Nearest town
- Vacherie, LA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 30.0068, -90.7130
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Motorhome stopover · VacherieMotorhome stopover16 mi from Laura PlantationMotorhomes
- Cajun On The BayouMotorhome stopover19 mi from Laura PlantationMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · New OrleansMotorhome stopover22 mi from Laura PlantationMotorhomes
All campsites in Louisiana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Laura Plantation?
Laura Plantation is in Vacherie, LA, at GPS 30.0068, -90.7130. It is about 39 mi from New Orleans.
Can you camp near Laura Plantation?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cajun On The Bayou, about 19 mi away; within 25 mi there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Laura Plantation?
Laura Plantation is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Louisiana’s River Road: plantations, Baton Rouge and St. Francisville.
What is there to see near Laura Plantation?
Places worth a stop nearby: Oak Alley Plantation (4 mi), Whitney Plantation (5 mi), The National WWII Museum (39 mi) and French Quarter (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit Laura Plantation?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)