Public Campground
John Blank Sportsman Park
John Blank Sportsman Park near Welsh, LA, features flat terrain with grassy areas and scattered trees. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge and the historic town of Lake Charles.
Description
This park contains two baseball fields, one softball field, lighted tennis courts, playground, and a number of campsites equipped with lights and water.
The fees for the campsites is $15/night with a limit of a 5 night stay.
Permit required. Contact City Hall (337)734-2231 during the week, and the police station (337)734-2626 on the weekends.
Fee Info
Permit required.
Detours Nearby
Hidden Pines Campground
13 min away
White Oak Parish Park Campground
18 min away
Drive Time
- 22 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 43 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 9 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 26 min from Alexandria, LA
Location
John Blank Sportsman Park is located in Louisiana
Coordinates
30.2283859 N
92.82175736 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
