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Great little place .. great price . We only stayed for 1 night but it’s clean and quiet.
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Lake Charles RV Resort by Rjourney welcomes pets at their full-service campground with tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations. Located in Iowa, Louisiana, approximately 20 miles from Bell City, this highly-rated resort maintains a 5-star rating from campers who appreciate the pet-friendly atmosphere. The campground features level sites with full hookups including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Myers Landing and RV Park in Lake Arthur offers another pet-friendly option with waterfront sites and multiple accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites, cabins, and glamping facilities. The lakeside location provides a peaceful setting where pets can enjoy the outdoors. The water at Myers Landing has been noted to have a metallic smell at some campsites, so campers with pets may want to bring additional drinking water.
Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping provides a unique free beach camping experience where dogs can roam off-leash along the shoreline. The hard-packed sand accommodates both tent camping and RVs, with pets enjoying the freedom to explore the beach area. Four porta-potties are available near the entrance along with a water spigot for rinsing off pets and equipment. Sam Houston Jones State Park features newly remodeled campgrounds with extra-large sites and full hookups that accommodate pets. The park offers wide hiking and biking trails ideal for dog walking, with multiple water access points throughout the grounds. The park has been rebuilt following hurricane damage, with improvements including new bridges and playground facilities. Campers should note that mosquitoes can be problematic during certain times of year, which may affect outdoor time with pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Bell City (51)
1. Lorrain Parish Park Campground
"Very clean camp areas, clean bathrooms and a nice pet area. Bring a fishing pole."
"It sits right next to the swamp, with a nice boat launch and dock. From what the locals tell me. There is great fishing, plenty of gators, and good hunting."
2. White Oak Parish Park Campground
"The tent area is tuck off next to the tree line and they have fire rings and barbecue pits as well. It has clean bathrooms and showers and it has a dump station."
"Boat ramp access to the river . If you find Gloria’s Kitchen she will cook you whatever you want .. would stay here again , not far off I-10"
from $4 - $12 / night
Check Availability3. Lake Charles RV Resort by Rjourney
"There is a rum distillery almost next door that is a fun free thing to do, otherwise you’re looking at a 15-20 minute drive to other activities in the area."
4. Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
"We were able to camp in our camper van right on the beach, the sand is very hard packed, so we had no trouble even in our two-wheel drive."
"This right here in Louisiana is a wonderful find. A great place you can kick back relax no hassles no problems listen to the ocean seagulls the wind."
5. Myers Landing and RV Park
"The campground is very nice, the lakeside is beautiful, we loved the little market right in the front by the lake and the lady working there is very nice."
"Rustic mom and pop place tucked away in a country setting right on the water. We had a waterfront view and hated to leave to head home. Staff is so nice and accommodating!!! Will be back!!!"
6. Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
"If you like Louisiana Wildlife this is the place for you! I saw a couple of lounging alligators, egrets, snapping turtles, deer, and a chipmunk!!!"
"The adjacent cypress swamp is pretty and has lots of paths to enjoy. There are cabin areas as well. Definitely would return."
from $9 - $33 / night
Check Availability7. Lake Charles RV Resort
"There is a rum distillery almost next door that is a fun free thing to do, otherwise you’re looking at a 15-20 minute drive to other activities in the area."
8. American Dream RV Park
9. John Blank Sportsman Park
from $15 / night
Check Availability10. Little Lake Charles Resort
"Only negatives really are poor WiFi, and lots of guest here work in the area so there’s lots of trucks moving around form 5-7 am and 4-6 in the evenings. Quite otherwise the rest of the time."
Drive Time
- 23 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 1 hr 3 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 13 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 35 min from Alexandria, LA
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182 Reviews of 51 Bell City Campgrounds
Rick & Tamara C.ScoutHolbrook Parish Park Campground
$12/night you can't beat it! Dog park area, lots of spots to fish & kayak launches. Quiet park and we arrived at 7pm for a quick overnight stay on our way to Austin. My husband got up early to go fish. Bathhouse was nice, too. Highly recommend for a stop if you're headed to Texas on I10.
- RRachel V.
TravelerRutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Quiet Free Beach Caming
We pulled up with a travel trailer, the sand is easily drivable and the camping area is peaceful and beautiful. There are porta potties and a Fresh water hose. You can’t really swim in the ocean because of the rip tide but you can’t put your feet in and it is warm. There are some other campers here but it is very spread out and quiet.
Paul James B.TravelerVinton RV Park
Beautiful Park
I love this park! We stayed here for a couple of months while working on a project, and we really enjoyed our stay. The park is beautiful, clean, and quiet. My wife and kids loved spending time at the pool and rec room. It’s also pet-friendly, which was a big plus for us. Overall, it’s a great value for the money. We would definitely come back.
Real E.
GuideVinton RV Park
Travelling The Coast
We stayed at Vinton RV Park while traveling from Houston toward Florida, and honestly, it may be one of the best overnight stops we've found along I-10. The park is just minutes off the interstate, making it incredibly easy to get in, hook up, get a good night's sleep, and be back on the road the next morning. Even though it's convenient to the highway, it was surprisingly quiet, clean, and well maintained. What impressed me most was that Vinton RV Park isn't just an overnight stop, it's a place where people actually live comfortably for months. There are spacious sites, covered RV spaces, a swimming pool, recreation room, community kitchen, laundry facilities, and everything is professionally maintained. It's easy to see why so many long-term workers choose to stay here. If you're just passing through, it's one of the best overnight stops on the I-10 corridor. If you need a longer stay, the all-inclusive monthly rates with electricity, water, sewer, and Wi-Fi included are an outstanding value. We'll definitely make Vinton RV Park one of our regular stops anytime we're traveling between Texas and Florida.
- CColleen P.Guide
Bundick Lake Retreat and RV Park
On a downhill slide
This was obviously once a wonderful retreat and RV park that is sadly falling into serious decline through neglect. The setting is pretty and the lake good for fishing but all the facilities with the exception of the motel units are in serious disrepair and no longer look anything like the online photos. There is no onsite manager or even work camper although one of the long term rvers tries to assist visitors. The pool is milky due to lack of proper chemicals although the helpful tenant is trying to do what he can. A tree fell on the game room so it is locked and unusable. The miniature golf course is unusable due to lack of maintenance and mold. We were able to use the open air pavilion although the ladies room was unusable due to a broken toilet and was filthy. The children's playground is unsafe with broken equipment. There is a dining hall for retreats but I don't know what kind of condition it is in. The sewer system for the RV sites worked sporadically. One of the RV sites had foot deep ruts. There are several huge potholes in the road. We were lucky the grass was finally cut shortly before our rally group arrived. It is very sad that such a beautiful facility has been allowed to deteriorate like this.
- Callie F.Traveler
Lakeview Park
"Beach" music & fun. Great place to visit
We love Lakeview! Country feel, away from the city. Man made beach (COLD but you get used to it), huge land balloon used as a giant trampoline, golf cart rentals, and weekend music. It has it all. Relax or enjoy doing things you love to do!
Brian D.ScoutWhite Oak Parish Park Campground
Nice little campsite
Very clean shower is good enough. Not much privacy but very clean camp ground and extremely pleasant staff
- TTaylor C.Traveler
Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Rutherford Beach
Great spot if you want to see Cajun country and pitch a tent! The sand is hard and driving on it is easy, there was no concerns. Also, had full service so that’s a plus. Beautiful beautiful scenery! Didn’t realize it was on a bird sanctuary. Bring bug spray for sure
Guide to Bell City
Rutherford Beach offers free dispersed camping on hard-packed sand along Louisiana's Gulf Coast. Located about 60 miles southwest of Bell City, this shoreline destination allows RVs and tents to set up directly on the beach with no reservations required. The area experiences typical Gulf Coast weather with humid summers reaching 90°F and mild winters averaging 50-60°F, making fall and spring the most comfortable camping seasons.
What to do
Fishing at multiple access points: Sam Houston Jones State Park features water access throughout the grounds for anglers. A camper noted that "If you like Louisiana Wildlife this is the place for you! I saw a couple of lounging alligators, egrets, snapping turtles, deer, and a chipmunk!!!"
Kayaking and canoeing: The waterways surrounding White Oak Parish Park Campground provide boat access to the river. One visitor mentioned it's "a quaint little 8-site CG" with "a boat ramp into the river not far away."
Shell collecting: The beaches at Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping offer abundant shells. A reviewer reported: "The beach had lots of shells which was fun! And surf casting was a big thing! Lots of people catching fish!"
What campers like
Budget-friendly options: Lorrain Parish Park Campground offers affordable sites with hookups. One camper shared: "Water/electric hookups, dump station and clean showers. For $12! Score!"
Waterfront views: The shoreline positioning at Myers Landing and RV Park provides direct lake access. A reviewer wrote: "The campground is very nice, the lakeside is beautiful, we loved the little market right in the front by the lake and the lady working there is very nice."
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting at Sam Houston Jones State Park supports diverse wildlife watching. A visitor explained: "The birding is very good here most times of the year, and there is deer that live on state park property here."
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campsites at Myers Landing have reported water issues. A camper warned: "However the water smelled very badly like metal and we had to turn it off and use our own tank water since it smelled so yucky."
Weather conditions: Rutherford Beach can experience extreme winds. One visitor explained: "The first few days were awesome. There was always a nice breeze that kept the bugs away. Then the wind picked up and didn't stop! We had to leave because it got so bad!"
Insects can be problematic: Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping has seasonal mosquito issues. A camper cautioned: "I have never seen such thick clouds of mosquitos in my life. Made the grave mistake of opening the van door at night and spent the next TWO DAYS hunting down hundreds of mosquitos."
Tips for camping with families
Look for pet-friendly areas with amenities: White Oak Parish Park Campground offers well-maintained sites for families with pets. A visitor observed: "Every site has its own USA flag (so cool!!), and a picnic table, bbq grill and fire ring."
Consider the newly renovated facilities: Lake Charles RV Resort by Rjourney welcomes families with children and pets. A camper simply stated: "The kids enjoyed it" while another noted "the facilities are in great condition."
Find spacious sites: Sam Houston Jones State Park has recently upgraded its camping areas. A visitor reported: "They did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with full hook ups and extra large sites! Nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground."
Tips from RVers
Beach access for vehicles: Rutherford Beach provides firm sand suitable for RVs. A camper explained: "The sand is packed hard enough to pull a trailer right onto the beach. Plenty of room and there are dumpsters, an outside shower and a water spigot."
Site selection for privacy: When staying at Louisiana state parks, select sites carefully. At Sam Houston Jones State Park, one camper advised: "We were in spot #53 and I would highly recommend that spot. We only had one neighbor to one side, and it felt a bit more isolated than the others."
Levelness challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks at some locations. A visitor to Sam Houston Jones State Park noted: "Most of the campground is not level, but nothing bad enough that you can't get level with blocks."
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