4 Reasons to Camp During the Holidays This Season

It's time to shake things up a bit, and we aren't talking about your snow globes! Camp Margaritaville Breaux Bridge will be transforming into a one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, our Louisiana camping resort will be the prime destination for those looking to stay during the holiday season. Keep reading to find out why you should book a Louisiana camping trip during the holidays.

2024 Holiday Activity Calendar

From delicious Thanksgiving potlucks to ringing in the New Year, we have a variety of events and activities planned while holiday camping. View our daily activity schedules here, where you'll find everything from holiday activities for adults, to festive fun for the littles!

Thanksgiving

Stay with us November 15-17 or November 22-24 and experience our themed weekends! For our art lovers and craft enthusiasts, we will have our annual Fall Craft Show on November 16! This is the perfect opportunity to start shopping for the holiday season, enjoy some local community, and bring out your creative side. Entry will be $10 or FREE for those who bring in a food donation which will be donated to a local food bank. Following Thanksgiving, we will have several themed activities for all ages to enjoy, including Thanksgiving arts and crafts and games. 

Christmas

From December 13-15 & December 20-22, our Holiday Weekends will be full of holly jolly fun! Experience fun Christmas activities like golf cart decorating, themed crafts, and a PJ party. Plus, is it even Christmas camping without a visit from Santa Claus at Cajun Fast Track and our Holiday Trail at Prehistoric Park, where you'll see Christmas lights everywhere you look?! You definitely don't want to miss this theme. The best part of it all, on Saturday December 14, the Chee-Weez will be taking the stage for an epic concert. 

New Year's

It's time for A Night to Remember weekend, which of course is happening at the end of 2024 from December 27-29! By booking this weekend, you'll be able to enjoy our New Year party! From music, food and drinks, and lots of dancing, this will be a New Year's to remember for years to come.

Nearby Holiday Events

Although we have plenty of holiday activities for kids and adults alike, we encourage guests to explore and support the local community this holiday season.

Baton Rouge Turkey Trot

Want to stay active before the Thanksgiving stuffing begins? Hop on over to Baton Rouge for the Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day starting at 7:30am. This local Thanksgiving tradition serves the community by keeping them active and partnering with the March of Dimes as a fund-raiser. Come run, walk, or jog the 5K or the 1 mile fun run with your family and friends. 

Louisiana Lights

The Louisiana Lights is an enchanted journey through Windrush Gardens, where beautiful lights fill the path. The Louisiana Lights will take place from November 29-December 29 at Burden Museum and Gardens. This multi-night show invites visitors to wanter through the interconnected garden rooms while celebrating the festive season.  

Red Stick Revelry

Experience Baton Rouge's official New Year's Eve celebration, Red Stick Revelry, where there will be music, food, and fun for the whole family. Plus, you can ring in the new year by watching the Red Stick drop with fireworks over the Mississippi River. Plus, there are kid-friendly events during the day from 11am - 12:30 pm at River Center Library and Town Square. 

Holiday Deals to Save $$$

We know this can be an expensive time of year, so we encourage you to take advantage of our deals! Use our Extend the Fun deal for 50% OFF your 3rd night when you add a Thursday or Sunday to your weekend stay! Meanwhile, our 4-Night Bonus deal can be applied Mon-Fri or Sun-Thurs, where you get the 4th night FREE. If you're looking to stay for a longer period of time, check our our 5-Night and 7-Night deals to receive 30% OFF your stay!

Accommodations for Large Families

Have a large family and don't want to book numerous cabins? Don't worry - our Louisiana camping resort offers 2 group suite options!

Our Jimmy Buffett Suite is the epitome of family camping in Breaux Bridge. This group cabin sleeps up to 12 people and includes 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 set of twin bunk beds, 2 twin beds, and 4 roll away beds - talk about lots of space! Equipped with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this will surely feel like your home away from home. Plus, enjoy a covered back patio right next to our pool and concert area.

Our Sunset Suite is another great option for those with large families! Sleep up to 12 people in this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin type. Accommodations includes 2 queen bed, 2 sets of twin bunk beds bunk beds, and 2 sleeper sofas. This group lodge also has a covered patio and grass yard for the little ones to run around. 

Holiday camping is something everyone should experience, so why not try it out this year? Who knows, we may become your next holiday tradition! Browse availability and book online here.