Things to Do
$35/night
Sundays thru Wednesdays
All Summer Long!
$35 Standard RV sites, $45 Premium RV sites, every Sunday – Wednesday now until the end of August. Excludes holidays.
Top Nearby Attractions
Planning a trip to New Orleans? Fireside is about an hour from the Caesars Superdome, an easy day trip for a Saints home game.
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival returns to Hammond. Make Fireside your home base for the whole weekend.
46468 River Rd · (985) 429-9992
Every Saturday from 8AM to 12PM in Downtown Hammond’s Railroad Park for the best local groceries and goods.
Watch the Tigers at our swim-up bar, or make the trip to Tiger Stadium for LSU football and more.
Mardi Gras is huge on the north shore. Fireside hosts its own events, with plenty of family-friendly parades nearby.
A yearly charity event held each March featuring food and live music in downtown Hammond.
One of the most popular annual events, held every April just minutes from the resort.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
Glide through the Louisiana bayou on a guided swamp tour.
110 Frenier Rd · (800) 467-0758
New Orleans Swamp Zipline
Soar over the swamp on a high-flying zipline adventure.
301 Peavine Rd · (504) 350-0947
Louisiana’s largest free-roaming wildlife preserve.
26389 Highway 40 · (985) 624-9453
A huge sports and recreation complex with fields, trails, and more. 19325 Hipark Blvd · (985) 543-6767
Sporting clays, lodging, and outdoor adventure. 24009 Singing Waterfall Rd · (985) 747-0310
Restaurants Near Ponchatoula & Hammond
Middendorf's Manchac
Home of the world-famous original thin-fried catfish since 1934, with seasonal waterfront dining right on Pass Manchac.
⭐ 4.3 rating • ~3,000+ reviews
middendorfsrestaurant.com
Roux & Brew Seafood and Steak House
Downtown Ponchatoula favorite for boiled and fried Gulf seafood, hand-cut steaks, and a lively bar.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~1,000+ reviews
rouxandbrew.com
The District
Scratch-made American kitchen known for Philly cheesesteaks, pasta, and creative weekly specials.
⭐ 4.8 rating • ~1,000+ reviews
thedistrictponchatoula.com
Millside Restaurant & Bar
Seafood, po-boys, and Louisiana plates in a relaxed downtown Ponchatoula setting.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~1,000+ reviews
The Pink Agave
Bright, modern Mexican spot beloved for grilled shrimp tacos, margaritas, and dessert.
⭐ 4.6 rating • ~400+ reviews
pinkagavetaqueria.com
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
A Northshore institution serving big portions of Tex-Mex, fajitas, and frozen margaritas.
⭐ 4.3 rating • ~800+ reviews
carretarestaurant.com
Nola Mia
Wood-fired pizza and from-scratch Italian, including those famous crispy vodka-sauce pasta balls.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~200+ reviews
nolamiafoodtruck.com
Joe's Italian Ristorante
Family-owned Italian classics, veal, seafood, and pasta just off Highway 51.
⭐ 4.4 rating • ~500+ reviews
joesponchatoula.com
Paul's Cafe
Old-school Southern diner for biscuits, plate lunches, and sweet tea in downtown Ponchatoula.
⭐ 4.2 rating • ~300+ reviews
paulscafe.net
Toula Burger Co.
Downtown burger joint that does one thing and does it perfectly: gourmet smashed burgers.
⭐ 4.6 rating • new & local favorite
Tope La
Upscale Creole and steak house in downtown Hammond, consistently ranked among the area’s best.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~600+ reviews
Jacmel Inn
Creole, Italian, and Caribbean fine dining in a historic cottage with cozy fireplaces.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~300+ reviews
jacmelinn.com
Cena Hammond
Contemporary, locally-sourced Italian in the heart of downtown Hammond, great for date night.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~200+ reviews
cenahammond.com
The SteaKhouse
Hand-cut steaks over an open grill, signature cocktails, and an elegant Hammond atmosphere.
⭐ 4.6 rating • ~300+ reviews
Benteaux
Bold Cajun-Asian fusion that blends Louisiana flavor with Asian technique.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~300+ reviews
Don's Seafood
More than 80 years of authentic Louisiana Cajun seafood in a warm, family-friendly room.
⭐ 4.3 rating • ~1,500+ reviews
donsseafoodonline.com
One Thirteen
Inventive New American plates with bold seasoning and house-made sauces.
⭐ 4.2 rating • ~250+ reviews
onethirteenrestaurant.com
Johnson Kitchen
Hammond soul-food go-to for smothered classics, fried chicken, and Southern sides.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~300+ reviews
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Louisiana-born sports bar with Cajun-leaning bar food and plenty of screens for game day.
⭐ 4.3 rating • ~2,000+ reviews
walk-ons.com
Flayva
Caribbean and soul-food flavors, jerk, oxtail, and bold island-inspired plates.
⭐ 4.5 rating • ~300+ reviews
More Local Dining & Markets
Fresh Seafood
Doo’s Seafood & Deli
18331 Highway 22 · (985) 386-7816
B & J Seafood
2504 W Church St · (985) 350-1400
Michael’s Seafood
1795 S Morrison Blvd · (985) 543-6871
Pizza in Ponchatoula
Papa John’s Pizza
Delivery · 513 W Pine St · (985) 370-0102
Domino’s
Delivery · 570 W Pine St · (985) 370-0039
Pizza Hut
Delivery · 405 W Pine St · (985) 386-2490
Grocery Stores
Rouses Market
145 Berryland Shopping Ctr
Bohning’s Supermarket
143 Gateway Pr · (985) 386-0333
Walmart Supercenter
1331 Highway 51 · (985) 467-8046
Local Services & Recreation
RV Service
Cal’s RV Service
(985) 768-9044
Great American RV
10241 Destination Dr. · (844) 642-4944
Berryland Campers
(877) 370-7001
RV Solutions
(985) 968-1191
Arrow Distributing Inc
(985) 345-9603
RV Wash
Rafael’s Truck Wash
(985) 542-7500
Blue Beacon of Hammond
(985) 542-7853
Animal Hospitals
Ponchatoula Animal Hospital
42133 N Hoover Rd · (985) 386-9441
Hickory Small Animal Hospital
40008 Hickory Ln · (225) 294-3993
Golf Courses
Oak Knoll Country Club
45246 Country Club Rd · (985) 345-2387
Carter Plantation
23475 Carter Tree · (225) 294-7555
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About Fireside
Fireside is an RV resort located in South Louisiana, minutes from Interstate 12. We specialize in first-class customer service, convenient online booking, and RV camping for both locals and snowbird travelers from all across the country.