Fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching draw campers to Lorrain Parish Park Campground, a nine-site county-run park set along Bayou Lacassine in Hayes, Louisiana. The park sits directly on the water, with a boat ramp and dock giving anglers and kayakers immediate access to the bayou. Cypress trees line the banks, and reviewers note the area has good populations of alligators and birds, making it a workable base for anyone focused on outdoor recreation rather than amenities.
The campground is small by design. Nine sites means it fills up, and at least one visitor arrived to find only a single spot remaining. Full water and electric hookups are available, along with a dump station, clean showers, and a designated pet area. Multiple reviewers independently comment on how well-maintained the facilities are, including the bathrooms. Fees have been reported around $12 per night, with reservations available online or by phone through the parish office.
Barb N. sums up the experience concisely: "Bring a fishing pole." The park draws a quiet crowd. No hiking trails are on site, so campers who want more activity beyond the water may want to explore campgrounds near Bell City or nearby options like John Blank Sportsman Park to the northeast. Lorrain Parish Park works best for RV campers and anyone whose trip centers on bayou fishing, paddling, or simply sitting along the water with minimal crowds.
Description
Camping: This park has nine RV camper sites with electricity available. A dump station is available for RV campers. For rental information, refer to the Lorrain Park rates and regulations page here.
Map & DirectionsLorrain Parish Park Campground is located in Louisiana near Bell City
Address
7803 Lorrain Rd
Hayes, LA 70646
Coordinates
30.12980758 N
92.90787636 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/22/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 27 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 1 hr 1 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 16 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 33 min from Alexandria, LA
