Sitting alongside Cotile Lake in central Louisiana, this municipal campground gives RV campers and tent campers alike direct access to the water, with some sites positioned close enough to the shoreline that the lake is visible from the pad. Site 24, for instance, has a small deck that overlooks the lake directly. Roads and pads throughout the campground are asphalt, and sites run tight, so larger rigs should plan accordingly.
The campground has taken storm damage in recent years, and that history shows. Bath houses are older and have required ongoing repairs, with some restrooms closed at various points for storm-related fixes. Cleanliness has been inconsistent across visits, though multiple reviewers note that staff are consistently helpful and responsive. Sites on the B side sit on a slope, which can cause trailers to sit unevenly. Campers with self-contained RVs tend to have a more straightforward experience here. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available on sites 1 through 7, while most other sites have water and electric only. A dump station is on-site.
T-Mobile users have reported around two bars of service, which is worth factoring in for trip planning. Nightly rates run from $9 to $30, and reservations are available. Pets are allowed. The campground is open year-round, and campsites near Gardner give a sense of the broader options in this part of Rapides Parish. Nearby alternatives include Cotile Lake Recreation and Hidden Treasure RV Resort to the south. This campground makes the most sense for RV campers with hookup needs and an interest in lake access.
Description
Cotile Lake is a man-made impoundment located in the uplands approximately 15 miles west northwest of Alexandria, Louisiana. The lake is approximately 1,775 acres in size and was completed in October 1965. The Louisiana Wild Life and Fisheries Commission stocked this impoundment with the proper species and number of game fish in 1965-66 shortly after its completion date. The recreational facilities on Cotile Lake are among the finest in Central Louisiana. There is a large area cleared and zoned for swimming with complete bath house facilities nearby. There is a water skiing area that is cleared and snagged for safety of the skiiers. The picnic and camping areas are modern and complete. There is also space available for campers.
Fee Info
Cars: $5.00 (4 or more persons, add $0.50 per person) Boats: $5.00 Tent: $9.00/night without electricity Travel Trailer or Tent: $25.00/night with electricity; $30.00/night with sewer
Map & DirectionsCotile Recreation Area is located in Louisiana near Gardner
Address
75 Cotile Lake Rd
Boyce, LA 71409
Coordinates
31.3280006 N
92.72500075 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 20 min from Alexandria, LA
- 1 hr 35 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 35 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 47 min from Lake Charles, LA
