Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, near Boyce, Louisiana, is a peaceful spot that invites you to unwind and enjoy nature. With designated sites right by the serene Valentine Lake, it’s perfect for tent campers and small RVs looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

This campground is all about simplicity and relaxation. Visitors often mention the clean sites and the friendly groundskeeper who keeps things tidy. You’ll find picnic tables and fire rings at each site, making it easy to gather around for meals or evening chats. As one camper noted, “Our spot was clean and previous campers were nice to leave firewood also.” 

Fishing is a popular activity here, with the lake providing a tranquil backdrop for casting a line. The absence of motorized boats keeps the area quiet, allowing you to soak in the sounds of nature. Reviewers have highlighted the beauty of the surroundings, with tall pines and wildlife sightings adding to the charm. 

Located within Kisatchie National Forest, this campground offers a great opportunity to explore the outdoors. Whether you’re hiking the nearby trails or just enjoying the scenery, Valentine Lake Northshore is a solid choice for a relaxing getaway. Just remember to arrive early, as sites are first-come, first-served, and can fill up quickly on nice weekends.

Valentine Lake Northshore Campground

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Inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Evangeline District lies this peaceful little oasis. Water, flush toilets, seclusion, lake, and fishing. This was an amazing spot to stay for a few nights. The sites are either on the lake or not, no reservations, picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole and shade. The only complaint I have with this campground is that you can not put your tent on the grass. Make sure you have padding.

Peace and quiet 

We planned a trip to Kincaid in the first week of January, there had been a tornado and was redirected here. What a gem! Very clean large camp sites, stunning tall pines, and great wildlife opportunities! We found massive wasps nests and turtle shells on the forest floor, saw a gator while canoeing, and even saw an eagle! (My first one 😁)

Highly recommended for an easy, fun trip!

You’ll fall in love with it

Very nice park

A gem campsite in September, Azaleas blooming on the Wild Azalea trail. Lousiana yellow iris blooming around the entire lake.

Great quiet camping.  There are no utility hookups (dry camping only).

Scenic Camping on Small Lake

Fee: $10.00 cash or check 

Sites: 15   6 located right along the lake 

No electric 

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Camp host, pit toilet, trash, potable water, picnic table, lantern pole, fire ring Tent campers, small RV's or trailer. Hard pavement pads but they are narrow and crumbling on the edges. Site is well maintained. Beautiful water sites. Valentine Lake is a 46 acre lake surrounded by pine and hard woods. Motorized boats are not allowed. The lake is serene as is the campground. 

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Our spot was clean and previous campers were nice to leave firewood also. We were right by the fishing pier which was perfect for us. Groundskeeper came around a couple times to empty trash and clean bathrooms. Overall it’s peaceful and quiet . Motorized boats not allowed on lake. Get there early because we saw only 12 sites to occupy. We’ll be back. 


Perfectly quiet and relaxing 

Really nice campground, surprisingly crowded on a nice weekend in February! Had a family next to us whose kids were antagonizing our dogs with no intervention from the adults which was really frustrating. But would be lovely on a quieter weekend. 

Great spot 

Well maintained grounds with flush toilet (no shower) drinking water tap near but not at the camp sites, fire ring and picnic tables at each site. Small (about 16 sites) and quiet. Nice small lake, walking trail around the lake and very close to the Wild Azalia 26-mile hiking trail.

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