Gated each evening at 6 p.m., Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston operates more like a managed recreation area than a typical county campground, with 33 RV sites, a separate primitive section, and a lake that most spots face directly. The two camping zones feel distinct enough that they suit different types of visitors. RV sites are paved, wide, and come with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. The primitive area sits under dense tree canopy, with dirt parking and no tent pads, which means uneven ground and filtered light even at midday.
The lake is the central feature. Kayak rentals are available on-site, a walking path circles the water, and an 11-mile trail system accommodates both hikers and mountain bikers. Reviewers who came specifically for the bike trails describe the course as a highlight. The park also has a seasonal beach and a playground. Cleanliness comes up repeatedly across reviews, particularly the bathhouses, which multiple campers single out as well-maintained. Aaron D. notes the park had "only 33 RV spots," which keeps crowds manageable most weekends.
Primitive campers should go in with realistic expectations. Hope H. describes the sites as "too jungly," noting that harvestmen spiders were thick around the fire after dark and that sites 43 and 44 sit in clear view of RV traffic. Campers wanting more seclusion may do better requesting a site on Tent Camp Road. Verizon cell coverage at site 32 tested around 40-50 mbps according to one reviewer, and the park also provides WiFi.
The campground sits within easy reach of Ruston's downtown and a nearby Walmart, making resupply straightforward. Campers planning a longer stretch in the region can browse campgrounds near Ruston or consider Lake D'Arbonne State Park to the northeast as an alternative. Reservations are accepted, and check-in includes a gate code for after-hours access. If you're passing through north Louisiana and want a clean, activity-rich stop with full hookups and a lake view, this park earns a closer look.
Description
Day admission rates are $5 per person with a $20 max per standard vehicle. Campgrounds feature RV spots with full hookups including water, sewage, and electricity at each site (starting at $50 per night) and primitive camping spots with access to electricity and campfires permitted ($25 per night). The beach at Lincoln Parish Park opens every year beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Primitive means you must camp where there is space to do so - you may not camp "wherever you want".
Fee Info
Camping does not include entrance fee
Map & DirectionsLincoln Parish Park is located in Louisiana near Ruston
Directions
From jct I-20 (exit 86) & Hwy 33: Go 3-1/4 mi N on Hwy 33.
Address
211 Lincoln Parish Park Road
Ruston, LA 71270
Coordinates
32.58828844 N
92.60569882 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 users
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/28/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 users
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/28/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/1/26
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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 43 min from Alexandria, LA
- 2 hrs 3 min from Texarkana, TX









































