Lake D'Arbonne State Park, near Bernice, Louisiana, is a fantastic destination for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With options for tent camping, RVs, and even cozy cabins, there's something for everyone here, whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out.

The park boasts a beautiful lakeside setting, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in the views. Visitors rave about the well-maintained hiking and biking trails, with one camper noting, “Each trip is different and I find different ways to get more out of the park.” The amenities are top-notch, including clean bathrooms and showers, making your stay comfortable and hassle-free.

For those who enjoy a bit of competition, there's a disc golf course and tennis courts available. Families will appreciate the playgrounds and picnic areas, ideal for gatherings or just enjoying a meal outdoors. As one happy camper put it, “The locals and park rangers are also very nice,” highlighting the friendly atmosphere you'll find here.

Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer retreat, Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers a blend of relaxation and adventure that keeps campers coming back for more.

Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Bernice, LA has a lot to offer. Bernice is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Bernice

The Best Camping Near Bernice, Louisiana

Great park. Usually busy.  Nice lake for swimming and fishing. 

Great park! 

Secluded in the North Louisiana Farms, on Lake D’arbonne, with large forest trails. Immense campground with back to forest or lake front and all have RV hookup. RV pumping station available. Campsites bear beach and trails. Cabins near the group pavillians and building. Renovated bathrooms and laundry. Kayak and canoe for rent for day. Boat dock and fishing pier.

Secluded Beauty

Nice hilly trails for hiking, huge/nice pool, nice cabins, fishing piers, plenty of tent and RV spots. I've never seen it overly crowded. Really one of the state's nicer parks.

Great Park

Lake Darbonne is our first experience with camping. I really didn’t know what to expect but we really loved it : the staff is really helpful, the campsite is really cosy (and not crowded during week days), the view on the lake is beautiful, etc.

We already planned to go back there on our way home to Louisiana.

Such a lovely place

Lots of amenities. Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions &amp; WiFi. Very reasonable sites for $23/night unless you’re in the lakeside premium sites which are more. Laundry room next to the bath house and playground. I will definitely be back. 

Resort like State Park

Really nice like a resort. Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms. Very nice sites and BEAUTIFUL cabins. Great piers on a very nice lake with big, beautiful cypress trees. Just a beautiful, hilly campground on a gorgeous lake.. Lots of trails. They have been doing some improvements such as cutting trees while we were there but an awesome park! 

awesome park 

Very nice state park for its size. 
Ice storm has had its way here but they are cleaning up nicely. Bath houses stayed super clean all weekend. Park hosts were very nice. Walking trails were very clean around lake with TentRR glamping being added. 4 lake front premium spots. We were kicking enough to have one. Piers are super nice. Place was packed this weekend but still very nice and quiet at night. 

Nice!

Beautiful large park, nice all the way around! 

Beautiful 

The park was very quiet and clean. The shower house and bathrooms were clean too. We camped in a tent and they have sand pits for the tents to sit in. The park is beautiful, especially right now with a the changing colors of the trees.

The locals and park rangers are also very nice. I locked my keys in my car and the park ranger helped me get ahold to a person to unlock it. He also gave us some camping tips and helped us build a fire and gather firewood.

Quiet and clean

This lakeside state park has RV and tent camping, cabins, lodges and YURTS available. There are also day use pavilions available for family reunions, employee barbecues or birthday celebrations. You can also rent a meeting room in the visitors center. 

There are lots of recreational opportunities which include hiking, biking, fishing, canoe and kayak rentals, tennis courts  and an 18-hole disc golf course. They also have a large hiking trail system. Closed right now but available Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend they also have a really large swimming pool. A tornado hit the park in March 2021 and there’s still some trees down and a brief section of the trail I walked on today that wasn’t accessible but it is an easy detour amazing how much they have restored. 

Beautiful state park with something for everyone 

This is not my first time to visit but rapidly becoming a favorite. Each trip is different and I find different ways to get more out of the park. They have great hiking trails, sites by the lake, and now I’ve discovered the biking trails too. There’s disc golf, a tennis center and multiple playgrounds. You can camp out in the campground or stay in a cabin or lodge. They also have canvas tents on wooden decks that are super cute. I stayed in the RV for my visit and have both water and electric at my site. 

Beautiful beautiful beautiful place 

We had a great time even with bad weather.  Rained the entire weekend but we still had a blast on the trials and docks. 

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