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Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area stands out among glamping destinations with spacious sites spread along serene waterfront locations. This established park houses glamping accommodations with full hookups, firewood availability, and reliable utilities to enhance comfort. Each glamping site offers picnic tables, fire rings, and ample space between neighboring units, creating a sense of privacy despite being in a developed campground. "I'd give 10 stars if I could. I loved the spaciousness of each site leaving a lot of room between you and your neighbors," noted one visitor. Amenities include clean, heated shower facilities with immaculate bathrooms, a small wildlife sanctuary featuring free-roaming peacocks, and lake access for water activities. The area boasts additional glamping options at Texarkana RV Park & Event Center, which provides a gated entrance for enhanced security.
Lake activities dominate the recreational landscape with multiple fishing piers and boating access points at Cypress Black Bayou. The park maintains walking trails through wooded areas where woodpeckers and local wildlife can be spotted regularly. According to a camper, "We enjoyed camping, swimming, and the zoo! Park Rangers came by and chatted." The unique on-site zoo attraction adds unexpected value to the glamping experience. Sites remain accessible year-round, though seasonal restrictions may apply for certain accommodation types. The location balances natural seclusion with convenient access to shopping, casinos, and restaurants in nearby communities. Most glamping areas require advance reservations, particularly for waterfront sites, which remain the most requested locations. Security measures throughout the recreation area ensure a peaceful, controlled environment for overnight stays.
"The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps."
"The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE."
"Unique lake ,Beautiful trees all in it.I had a electric and water site, was very nice .on site 36 I was close to a pretty new bathroom they were clean."
"Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade."
from $10 - $115 / night
Check Availability"The host left the gate code for us since we arrived after 9 and checked on us in the morning. Site B14 was a pull through with an actual deck looking out on the lake."
"It's quite large, well kept with a friendly staff. Its mere size makes it nice if you just want to go for a bike ride around the park itself. An abundance of wildlife to see."
from $14 - $200 / night
Check Availability"We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night."
"The staff was great. Bryan and Rebecca were very helpful and friendly! Made us feel welcomed to stay and glad we were here. The sites can be a bit tight for a big rig. We were in a 40' 5th wheel."
from $14 - $16 / night
Check Availability"I was able to call ahead, reserve a spot, and have an automatic check in upon arrival. We are traveling cross country and didn’t arrive until 2 AM. Super easy and convenient."
"We arrived late and left early so we didn’t have much time to see the park. We did take a shower in the morning and they have great bathrooms. They are large and extremely well taken care of."
"Tucked away from the highway is this sweet little KOA with all the amenities. There are rv and tents sites plus cabins, a pool, showers, laundry."
"Clean bathrooms with 3 showers. Road noise might be a distraction for the sites at the entrance area of the park."
"Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy."
"Many wonderfully marked hiking trails, two of the best frisbe golf courses in Louisiana. There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well."
"Nice Location near the lake. Away from center city but close enough if you need something. Long and short term sites! We love nearby and plan to take our camper just for fun one night!"
from $75 / night
Check Availability"There’s 3 trails close to the park. Trails took 1 -2 hours depending on which one you take and how fast you paddle."
"Great paddling trails and about100 yards from Big Cypress Bayou connected by a boat trail. Nice shower / restroom close to the tent area. "
from $35 / night
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RangerI camped on two occasions while in north LA on business. Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy. I’d take young kids without hesitation if mine weren’t grown.
ScoutThis is a parish ran park that is very well maintained. Security measures are excellent. The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps. There is a new bathhouse that is very clean and requires a code to be entered on a keypad for entry. There is a small wildlife sanctuary (zoo but no petting) and free roaming peacocks. Good fishing from the docks or by boat. The park is close to shopping, casinos, and restaurants. Love this park.
TravelerWe stayed for a quick night en route north. The host left the gate code for us since we arrived after 9 and checked on us in the morning. Site B14 was a pull through with an actual deck looking out on the lake. It was beautiful and easy to set up in the dark, fit our RPod and a truck easily. Clean bathrooms, lots of wildlife. Trash in the fire pit and the water was hard to turn on but those were minor issues. Would stay there again.
ScoutWe stopped here while bikepacking through Texas in June 2014at the time it was simply due to convience but I was VERY pleasantly surprised! I found a campground I definitely want to visit again with more time to spend at the campground and all it offers! It's quite large, well kept with a friendly staff. Its mere size makes it nice if you just want to go for a bike ride around the park itself. An abundance of wildlife to see. We were visited at our site by an armadillo and we had the the joy of watching a mother & father owl teaching their child how to hunt for It's meals. Their bath houses were immaculate and air conditioned. I can't begin to capture the beauty of this park in words or pictures. You'll just have to trust me enough to give it a try. You won't be disappointed!
LegendWe, unfortunately, only got to spend one night here on our way through the area but enjoyed some great stargazing due to the park being quite dark.
We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night.
The only thing negative we noticed during our very short stay was that while the bathrooms were clean, they seemed old and small. Men and women each had just one shower stall and it was behind only a shower curtain in the main restroom area. (We were in the Wilkins Creek Loop.)
Staff was friendly and welcoming. We'd like to come back and explore the area more when we have time.
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pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem
Site 23 level asphalt
Site 23 partial shade
Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate
Donation firewood available
Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility
3 bars TMOBILE when not storming
CONS
No overnight security gate closure
Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds.
Some highway noises.
Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station
Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning
11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut. Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.
Most pets we saw were NOT on leash
No privacy from surrounding campsites
No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow
No park WIFI
GuideMade reservations for a back in site. Upon check in, nobody was in the office. Called the number on the door and was directed to park in the pull-through immediately at the entrance. Gate is broken and doesn’t close, nobody at the check in, RIGHT off the highway. Didn’t feel safe. Very loud. Playground area was very old and not maintained. “Dog park” was a 6ft x 6ft chain link square. Lots of permanent lots that are kind of gross. There is a new Love’s hookup & Sunrise RV parks nearby— will be using those in the future! Will not be back.
LegendWe arrived for our 4-night stay at this COE campground 177 days after making reservations and were greeted by friendly camp hosts. Our FHU site was spacious but weirdly laid out that had our fire pit just two feet from the neighbor's sewer hookup. Who designs these sites?!?! Level D loop site with sewer hook-up at the rear of parking pad, so bring your loooooooooong stinky slinky! Heavy-duty concrete picnic table and a bar-height wooden prep table next to a BBQ grill, or as we saw many using it as a fish cleaning table. No vegetation between campsites in the D & E loops. Very clean park! Since our four-night stay was during the week, it was extremely quiet, no road noise, with more than half of the campsites vacant. At 6am we experienced a no-warning total power outage throughout the park for nearly 3 hours. Wildlife viewing was only a couple of deer at dusk
We read warnings about ANTS so we prepare all items where our trailer touched the ground with ant repellent. We didn't experience any ants what so ever, so not sure if it was because of the repellent or the cooler October temps or we just got lucky!
Legend(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
70 yr olds in 17’ trailer:
Overall Rating: 3.5
Usage during visit: moderate
Site Privacy: 2. None and some sites are close
Site Spacing: 3. Some sites back to back. A loop.
Site surface: black top/gravel - A loop, not all sites are level, but doable. Other loops appear to have sites that a more kevel.
Reservations: Yes
Campground Noise 5. Pretty quiet
Road Noise: 5. None
Bathroom: 4. Clean flush toilets
Cell Service (Verizon): 1 to 2 bars
Setting: Campground is on the lake, some sites are lakeside
Weather: 5. 62 and sunny today
Bugs: 5 none.
Solar: 4. Some sites. All have electricity
Host: 4 seems nice
Location: 4
NOTES: The only bad experience, as you can see from pics, we arrived with a tent set up right next to our pad!!!! Suggests supervisory over-site…..Other than that, seems peaceful.
Looks to be a good fishing and water sport area. ….
Glamping in Bradley, Arkansas offers direct access to Wright Patman Lake and surrounding pine forests. The region maintains a humid subtropical climate with average summer temperatures reaching 93°F and mild winters rarely dropping below 30°F. The elevation ranges from 210-310 feet above sea level, creating gentle slopes ideal for lakefront camping sites.
Kayaking through cypress trees: Buffalo Bayou RV Park connects directly to Big Cypress Bayou via a boat trail approximately 100 yards long. "There's 3 trails close to the park. Trails took 1-2 hours depending on which one you take and how fast you paddle," notes one visitor who organized a kayak camp out.
Lake fishing opportunities: Atlanta State Park Campground provides multiple access points to Wright Patman Lake. "Wright Patman Lake is a decent lake, but does have a fair amount of stumps along the edges- watch for the bouyees. Fishing is good, water can get very warm in the summer which is nice for swimming," advises a frequent visitor.
Wildlife observation: State parks in the region maintain natural habitats for local species. At Caddo Lake State Park, guests can encounter distinctive ecosystems. "The lake itself was fantastic and otherworldly. Absolutely beautiful in early November," shares one camper who visited during fall.
Spacious waterfront sites: Clear Spring campground offers premium lakeside camping. "We stayed for a quick night en route north. Site B14 was a pull through with an actual deck looking out on the lake. It was beautiful and easy to set up in the dark, fit our RPod and a truck easily," reports a traveler.
Bathroom facilities: Lake Claiborne State Park maintains clean shower buildings. "Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy," notes a business traveler who camped there.
Privacy between sites: Caddo Lake State Park Campground offers campsites with natural separation. "I have taken my son camping here several times. Great small park. The big attraction here is the lake, which looks like something straight out of a Louisiana swamp movie," explains a repeat visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Some parks restrict camping types during certain periods. "Called to inquire on tent/dispersed camping on 1.14.21 and was told the park is currently closed except for 'certified' RV spots," reports a camper trying to book at Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area.
Security measures: Texarkana RV Park & Event Center implements controlled entry for guest safety. "They have a gated entrance for extra security. The park has nice amenities such as pool, playground, laundry, restrooms, dog run, and park-like setting with duck pond," explains a visitor.
Wildlife precautions: Buffalo Bayou RV Park requires safety acknowledgments due to natural conditions. "The campground requires you to sign a waiver because of the water moccasins from the bayou and because of the potential of falling tree limbs," explains a recent guest.
Playground facilities: Shreveport Bossier City KOA provides designated play areas for children. "The campground was clean and they had a pool and playground. Full hook up, no issues. The staff was friendly," notes a visitor passing through the area.
Swimming options: Several parks maintain designated beach areas for safe water access. At Lake Claiborne State Park, "there's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well. The bathrooms are clean and warm (welcome in the winter and spring)," shares a family camper.
Educational opportunities: Atlanta State Park Campground offers nature exploration activities. "Beautiful area, with tall pines, beach area, dock, boat launch. Beautiful park!" explains a visitor rating the park highly for families.
Leveling considerations: At Buffalo Bayou RV Park, "the campground is pretty sandy so leveling may be problematic for big rigs," warns a recent visitor who needed to carefully position their vehicle.
Site selection for larger vehicles: At Clear Spring, experienced RVers recommend specific locations. "Because of recent storms, there was a detour. A little confusing but when I called for help, attendant was great," shares a camper who needed assistance navigating to their site.
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