Free dispersed camping along Forest Road 380 puts campers in Kisatchie National Forest, a national forest managed by the US Forest Service in central Louisiana. No reservation is required. The site features both forested and open terrain, with drinking water available on-site, campfires and pets permitted, and reported cell service. Nearby, Oak Camp provides a developed alternative roughly 1.7 miles northeast. Bring your own firewood and confirm road conditions before heading out.
Description
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services (such as trash removal) and little or no facilities (such as tables and fire pits,) are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets.
There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Visitors are primarily responsible for their own safety. Keep in mind, trails and roads may be open for use, but please recreate responsibly and follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. Law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. High risk activities such as rock climbing or motorized activities that increase your chance of injury or distress should be avoided.
Map & DirectionsForest Road 380 Dispersed is located in Louisiana near Gorum
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
31.479447 N
93.077863 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/26/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/26/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Forest Road 380 Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Alexandria, LA
- 1 hr 41 min from Shreveport, LA
- 2 hrs 4 min from Lake Charles, LA
