Accessible via drive-in and walk-in options, Ivan Lake Recreation Area provides dispersed camping with basic amenities including toilets and picnic tables. The campground accommodates big rigs and allows pets throughout the area. Cell service reaches the location, helping campers stay connected during their stay.
One reviewer notes that permits are required for overnight stays, with mandatory check-in and check-out procedures each time visitors leave the grounds. The area sits in rural Louisiana near camping near Cullen, with nearby options including Bodcau Creek near Young Road located a few miles south. This setup works best for campers comfortable with permit requirements and dispersed camping conditions.
Location
Dispersed CampingIvan Lake Recreation Area is located in Louisiana
Coordinates
32.831463 N
93.4931715 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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
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Drive Time
- 46 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 9 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 35 min from Longview, TX
