Beautiful tree shaded RV park. Quiet (except the very loud cicadas),clean, fairly level gravel lots. WiFi is spotty, and signal is not very strong--at least not from site #19. No bath house/restrooms or store/office, but there is a small "clubhouse" cabin. Park is off the main road, so no traffic. Picnic tables provided for sites are hit or miss. Very nice restaurants close by. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a fun place, or maybe just because we were here during Mardi Gras. Sites are level, shaded. I would love to stay here again but am sure Hurricane Katrina wiped it out. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great quiet, shady park! You get the true flavor of rural Louisiana here, yet you're only 5 minutes from some of the best restaurants in the state. It's hard to believe that you're so close to civilization. Nature trail and a clubhouse available. We camped here in a camper.
Come here instead of staying in Abbeville, and you'll be glad you did. This is a teeny place to park your rig, in a large, peaceful setting far off the main highway. The owner is a wonderfully friendly guy who will tell you all you want to know about this historic Cajun region, and might even show you his crawfish farming operation if you're lucky. It's basic accommodations but quite a deal, and the scenery can't be beat. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Delightful little 4 space RV park about 8 miles outside of Abbeville. This is a no frills park located out in the country, far away from road noise. Our rate is the Passport America rate; the normal rate is $20. This park is most appropriate for those coming up Hwy 82 toward Abbeville. While it's a bit out of town, the peace and quiet and neat grounds are worth the extra travel time. The owner, Joe Tessier, has lived in the area for over 40 years and his family raises both rice and crayfish. He doesn't get much traffic due to the location, but since he's Passport America, I wanted to post a review to let other PPA members know that this is a nice, friendly place. Be aware that there is no restroom or other facilities of any kind, but at $10, who can complain? And the drive along Hwy 82 from Abbeville to the Texas line is fabulous. We camped here in a Motorhome.
OK, evidently Betty is the greatest party hostess ever, because the "park" in no way deserves the ratings on this site. We were scheduled to stay there, but mechanical difficulties wrecked our plans. Thank heavens!!! Since Betty's was booked by the time our rig was fixed, we ended up at Coushatta in Kinder, perfectly adequate. We drove down to Abbeville, thinking we'd reserve some time for our return trip in January. Not a chance!!! This is not an RV Park, it's Betty's back yard and RV's are crammed in there like sardines! I can't imagine trying to back our 32' 5th wheel into any of these "spaces." The place across the street is even worse. If we had to be in Abbeville, we might try a night here just to get the "Betty experience" everybody raves about, but I'd still be very concerned about trying to get our rig into such a tight space. If you have a small rig and want the social experience, enjoy! This many folks can't be wrong about what a fun girl Betty is, but if you like a little breathing room, keep driving. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The Maitre D Betsy is a magnificent host. We booked in for 1 night and stayed 5 nights. Its rare to see the owner of a RV Park take a real friendly interest in CUSTOMERS. Its so good we sent other RVers there who had similar experiences. Thanks Betty. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
If you are looking for big sites, concrete pads, pool or lake or a "real resort"..don't go to Betty's. If you are looking for a marvelous lady to entertain you, meet new folks over happy hour, see a part of Louisiana most people don't even think about and just relax and have fun, make plans to go to Betty's. Don't take highway 169 all the way down, go a little farther on 90 and come in from the east. Hwy 169 is terrible and lots of lights and traffic. Betty is one of a kind, as is her campground. Good strong elect, city water, FREE WiFi and cable. She accepts Escapees and Passport America. This is our first visit, but we will be back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
What can I say. Yes I usually like to have my own picnic table, concrete slab etc etc - but there is no other RV park that we've been to that comes close to Betty's for friendliness and hospitality. This little park is a wonderful diversion. The owner is tons of fun and we thoroughly enjoyed her happy hour every afternoon. She organized so many different dinners, BBQ's, parties, karaoke's etc. She took us to many of the local restaurants for outstanding seafood dinners. Abbeville and surrounding areas have so much to see and do. Put Betty's on your travel list, you won't be sorry. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We were excited to visit this park from the reviews on this site. My opinion is that this place is highly overrated. Extremely small. Rigs are jammed together with absolutely no space between you and you neighbor. The spot we were supposed to occupy was so close to the road one would almost need to check for oncoming traffic before exiting your rig. This place is a dump!!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I came for a month....Stayed 2 months. Food and fellowship unsurpassed. Ms. Betty treats
you better than your own kin. A one of a kind experience. Don't come if you are socially challenged or on a diet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2004
$14
Louisiana has a lot to offer to RV'ers but Abbeville has the most and it's BETTY'S RV PARK in Abbeville that makes your visit to Louisiana one that will never be forgotten. Betty's RV Park is small but very BIG on hospitality. This park is not for snobs or socially challenged that want picnic tables, grills, etc which are NOT NEEDED because Betty's patio is always welcome to whatever or whenever. We have been there four times in 5 years and will be going back in 2007 for her special Mardi Gras celebration. You never feel like a stranger at Betty's RV Park as there are always tours, fun filled happy hours and entertainment planned by Betty. Potlucks, bands, karaoke, friendship, snacks and great conversation adorn her patio every afternoon. Our first trip there in 2002 was booked for 4 days and we stayed 14. Betty makes state and national campgrounds boring. This park is a park to meet neat people, explore the Cajun country and experience hospitality that has never been experience by us in our travels to other RV Parks. I strongly disagree with the person who gave Betty's RV Park a 1 as there is plenty of room between spaces and it certainly is not a "dump". Betty is constantly making certain the park is nice and neat for her occupants. Give it a try and you will never be satisfied in a large campground with so called Hosts... Betty is the Hostess that lives in your heart forever. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2004
$10
I was not impressed. To many spaces for a small piece of property. We were there at a slow time, so the social hour was not well attended. Betty's soap operas were on, so she was busy and could not attend. The trip down RT.167 to the park was the worst road I have ever been on and I will not do it again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Betty is a one of a kind. Betty has made our stay a great one. Everyone in park meets at
4:00 pm to talk, have a drink, and enjoy each other stories of RV life. Betty has went out of her way to help each person in park. Park is small and that is the best part. Everyone had a great time. Thanks Betty for the great time in your WEB. We will return as soon as we can. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$12
We spent New Year's Eve at Betty's. She had a party for the campers and some locals.
Great food, great hospitality, family atmosphere. We were going to slip out at 8:00am Jan. 1, but Betty and every camper there came by to send us off. What a great experience!!! We'll be back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$12
We have been to many campgrounds, but never have we come across an RV Park anywhere in the United States like Betty's. This is absolutely a one-of-a-kind campground! You are treated as a personal guest of Betty's, and everyone feels like they
are family. Definitely a must stop! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$12
We felt Ms.Betty went out of her way to make her RVers feel welcome in her "down home"
park. The park is conveniently located near several attractions, although one can experience the serenity there as well. Meeting the many different people at the funfilled happy hour, was the perfect ending to a busy day for us. Always there to offer suggestions of what to do and see, Ms. Betty is the ideal hostess. This is a fun, but at the same time, peaceful place to be. Two thumbs up to you Ms. Betty for your accomplishments! We will be back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
2003
$12
We stayed at Betty's because of the comments at this site. We were somewhat disappointed.
We arrived mid evening, happy hour was in progress and some were VERY happy. There was lots of traffic noise. There were no picnic tables, BBQ
pits. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$13
Most friendly & acommodating host to be found anywhere. Outstanding tour & events information available with daily happy hours and pot luck dinners throughout the week. Fun experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$14
We backed into our level, graveled site located on the south side of Betty's yard and a half-hour later, caravanned with Betty and four other couples to a lively, local cajun music jam. This was our introduction to our warm hostess, Betty Barnard, and our campground "family" for the next five days. Most every afternoon we all gathered for snacks and conversation and to exchange information on any topic under the sun! Abbeville is in the heart of friendly Cajun country....incredible food and friendly locals make the whole experience at Betty's one to truly enjoy. The park is small, hospitality is big (we all gathered to celebrate her birthday), and there are good areas around the corner for walking and running for both campers and dogs! Don't miss this one if you have a few days to kick back and enjoy the Cajun lifestyle. Abbeville is a good homebase, too, for Lafayette and New Iberia attractions. Be prepared to stay longer than you'd first planned, it's HARD to leave! Betty even provided advice on preparing gumbo after we sent an SOS
from Texas! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$13
If you visit Louisiana you must visit Betty's RV Park in Abbeville. We have been rving for over 40 years and have never been exposed to this type of hospitality. A small park with lots to do in the area. Our thanks Betty for a GREAT TIME!Colombe & Ernie We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2002
$12
Betty's RV Park is a one of a kind experience. From the moment you arrive you get the
feeling you are in for a treat. Betty greets you with her special Southern Hospitality and she goes out of her way to make sure your stay in Abbeville is fun as well as informative. Every afternoon there is a wonderful get together on her patio. Folks can have a cocktail and get to know each other. Everyone is eager to discuss what
they did that day and what is on hand for the next. Betty is always on hand to give her expert advice on restaurants and day trips. If you are really lucky, Betty will make some of her famous Gumbo. We feel so fortunate that we found Betty's R.V. Park and look forward to returning there as often as we can.
We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.