Roadtrip with RVshare Tallahassee to Baton Rouge

Going on a Tallahassee to Baton Rouge RV road trip is a great way to explore America's southeast. While you will start surrounded by land, it will not be very long before you begin enjoying beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. You may want to stop and play on the Gulf Island National Seashore beaches before driving across the Lake Ponchartrain Causeway, which is the longest continuous bridge to pass over water in the world. Pensacola, Mobile, and New Orleans are all fun places to stop and explore. Learn the history of Mardi Gras, go seashell collecting, and test Lady Luck on this road trip from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge. 

Nearby National Parks

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park  

Stop at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Start your visit with one of their informative walking tours, and hear how New Orleans became the home for jazz musicians. If you do not want to go on an organized tour, then use the self-guided audio option. Then, head to the visitor center to learn about jazz concerts happening at iconic venues nearby. This is a fantastic place near New Orleans French Quarter to explore on your Tallahassee to Baton Rouge road trip. 

Cane River Creole National Historical Park  

You will have to drive about 2.5 hours northeast from Baton Rouge to visit the Cane River Creole National Historical Park. This national park is in two different locations designed to teach you the history of enslaved people, tenant farmers, and free people over 200 years, from about 1750 to 1950. You will love seeing the plantation home at Oakland Plantation. At the same time, you can learn more about the experience of persons of color before and after the Civil War by visiting Magnolia Mounds. Both locations near Natchitoches have many outbuildings to see, but you can only visit the main house at Oakland Plantation. These locations are very close together, so it is easy to see them both on a Tallahassee to Baton Rouge RV road trip. 

Nearby State Parks

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park  

Explore the wet prairie at Tarklin Bayou Preserve State Park. Many hiking trails have been carefully laid out so that you can enjoy the beautiful views while staying dry on your road trip from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge. This park is home to more than 100 pincher plant species that only grow in this region. Watch the gopher tortoises as they scamper to find their daily food. You can find terrific places for a picnic at this state park. There is a fun mountain bike trail to explore. 

Big Lagoon State Park  

Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, Florida, is a terrific place to explore a saltwater marsh and a pine forest on a bike ride. Bring your fishing gear to try to catch redfish, bluefish, flounder, and sea trout; you will also want to bring along your crabbing equipment. There are over five miles of hiking paths to explore, or you can rent a kayak and go on a paddling adventure. While there are no lifeguards on duty, this is also a great place to go for a swim. 

Meaher State Park  

Located in the wetlands of North Mobile Bay near the Spanish Fort, Meaher State Park is a fantastic place to stop and explore. The wide fishing pier is a fabulous place to fish in the bay. Take a stroll along the boardwalk and watch the seabirds swooping in to catch their dinner. Enjoy camping right on the water's edge and build a campfire in the fire rings. This state park can be a fantastic place to go stargazing because of the lack of lights over Mobile Bay. 

Buccaneer State Park  

Located on the Gulf of Mexico near Waveland, Mississippi, Buccaneer State Park is a fantastic place to explore. Bring your camera so that you can capture stunning views of the water. The looping nature trail is a terrific place to go for a nature walk. You will love seeing a variety of birdlife. Children will love the spacious playground. 

Tickfaw State Park  

Stroll along the boardwalk to see the cypress and tupelo swamp along with the bottomland hardwood forest at Tickfaw State Park. Rangers often hold guided hikes, and they are a great way to learn more about the varied ecosystems at this state park. Stop at the gift shop as they often have fabulous local souvenirs.

Along the Way

Gulf Island National Seashore  

The Gulf Island National Seashore spreads across several areas in Florida and Mississippi. You can go fishing, swimming, boating, sailing, snorkeling, and waterfowl hunting at various locations. There are excellent historical sites to explore, like Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens. There is so much to do at the various locations that you may want to plan several stops at this national seashore when mapping out your road trip itinerary from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge. 

Spear Hunting Museum  

Make a slight detour to see the Spear Hunting Museum in Summerdale, Alabama. View taxidermized cape buffalo, lions, kudu, wildebeest, gemsbok, zebras, ostriches, wolves, cougars, bears, boars, goats, turkeys, rams, sheep, deer, alligators, and elk that Gene Morris, who founded this museum, killed with a spear. Visiting this museum is also a great chance to learn more about Gene Morris, who served in the U.S. military around the world for many years. 

Marine & Seafood Industry Museum  

See the two 65-foot Biloxi Schooners by stopping at the Marine & Seafood Industry Museum. Staff members often hold unique sailing events on these vessels. Explore over 300 years of history by seeing the interactive inside exhibits. Learn about net making, wooden boat making, and marine blacksmithing. 

Museum of Death New Orleans  

See an extensive collection of letters and artwork by serial killers at the Museum of Death New Orleans. View original Manson Family photographs. Explore crime scene photographs and see if you agree with the official findings. There is a skull collection, including shrunken skulls. 

LSU Rural Life Museum  

Learn how people lived in the Baton Rouge area during the 18th and 19th centuries by stopping at the LSU Rural Life Museum. There are 20 historic buildings spread across 25 acres where you can explore plantation life, see various farming and fishing tools, and learn more about the Gulf Coast and Upland South regions. Hands-on activities occur here often as well.

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Mobile, Alabama  

You will find lots to do in Mobile, including visiting the U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Memorial, Bellingham Garden and Home, and the Mobile Mardi Gras Museum. There are plenty of great Mobile campgrounds to stay in, including Shady Acres Campground, McCoy's RV Park, and Whispering Oaks RV Park. Before you leave, use Mobile dump stations at Citronelle Lakeview RV Park, Dead Lake Marina and Campground, or Lazy Acres RV Park and Campground. 

Gulfport, Mississippi

Take a swim with the dolphins at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, hop aboard the miniature train at Mississippi Coast Miniature Railroad Museum, and swim at the Gulf Island Water Park while visiting Gulfport. There are fantastic campground options in Gulfport, which is best known for its casinos. Consider camping at the Campgrounds of the South, Gulf Haven Campground, or Baywood Campground. Empty your gray water tanks at Gulfport RV dump stations at Buccaneer State Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore - Davis Bayou Campground, or Big Biloxi Campground at DeSoto National Forest. 

Slidell, Louisiana  

Instead of heading to New Orleans, choose to explore Slidell on your Tallahassee to Baton Rouge road trip. You will adore the historic downtown area and the antique district. Spend time at Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. There are great campgrounds in Slidell, like Audubon RV Resort, Bay Hide Away RV Park and Campground, and Land-of-Pines Family Campground. Slidell is an ideal spot to empty your tank at a Slidell RV dump station before heading northwest to Baton Rouge. You'll find one at Abita Springs Resort, Fairview-Riverside State Park, and Fontainebleau State Park.

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When you follow this road trip itinerary from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge, you will enjoy historic locations and beautiful scenery along the way. If you want to travel in comfort and style, consider an RV rental from RVshare. From large motorhomes to compact campervans, there is a rig that will meet your travel and budget needs. Once you hit the road, you are protected by our renter guarantee and 24/7 roadside assistance. Find the perfect vehicle for your travel needs in Tallahassee or Baton Rouge.