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Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area provides luxury glamping accommodations surrounded by mature trees and tranquil waterfront views near Benton, Louisiana. The spacious glamping sites feature climate control, full hookups including electricity, water, and sewer connections for enhanced comfort. Sites are well-spaced, providing privacy between neighboring accommodations. The recreation area includes amenities such as clean, heated shower facilities, modern bathrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings. Lake Claiborne State Park also offers upscale glamping options including yurts with comfortable furnishings and climate control systems. Both locations provide reliable cell service and are accessible year-round. One visitor noted, "I'd give 10 stars if I could. The bathhouse was immaculately clean and heated, a welcome chance to shower in something other than a matchbox."
The recreation area features numerous outdoor experiences including fishing from dedicated piers, swimming areas with beach access, wildlife viewing opportunities, and well-maintained hiking trails through the surrounding woodland. Cypress Black Bayou uniquely houses a small wildlife sanctuary where guests can observe local fauna, including free-roaming peacocks. Both glamping locations provide easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options in nearby Shreveport. Security measures at these glamping destinations include gated entry and regular staff patrols ensuring a safe, peaceful experience. According to a recent visitor, "There is much to do at this park. Trails, swimming, boating, fishing, small zoo and museum. Very clean. Newly renovated." Reservations are recommended but not always required, as demonstrated by multiple reviews noting successful last-minute stays, particularly during off-peak seasons.
"The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps."
"The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE."
"Unique lake ,Beautiful trees all in it.I had a electric and water site, was very nice .on site 36 I was close to a pretty new bathroom they were clean."
"Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade."
from $10 - $115 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away from the highway is this sweet little KOA with all the amenities. There are rv and tents sites plus cabins, a pool, showers, laundry."
"Clean bathrooms with 3 showers. Road noise might be a distraction for the sites at the entrance area of the park."
"There’s 3 trails close to the park. Trails took 1 -2 hours depending on which one you take and how fast you paddle."
"Great paddling trails and about100 yards from Big Cypress Bayou connected by a boat trail. Nice shower / restroom close to the tent area. "
from $35 / night
Check Availability"We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night."
"The staff was great. Bryan and Rebecca were very helpful and friendly! Made us feel welcomed to stay and glad we were here. The sites can be a bit tight for a big rig. We were in a 40' 5th wheel."
from $14 - $16 / night
Check Availability"Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy."
"Many wonderfully marked hiking trails, two of the best frisbe golf courses in Louisiana. There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well."
"This site was not very level but we had great views of the lake out the front and side of our MH. It had a grill with table, picnic table and a fire ring."
"Close to the water and had good views. Lake still flooded so boat ramp and beach were closed. Put boat in at piney woods up the road. Friendly deer and squirrels and nice short hiking trails."
from $24 - $28 / night
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RangerI camped on two occasions while in north LA on business. Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy. I’d take young kids without hesitation if mine weren’t grown.
ScoutThis is a parish ran park that is very well maintained. Security measures are excellent. The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps. There is a new bathhouse that is very clean and requires a code to be entered on a keypad for entry. There is a small wildlife sanctuary (zoo but no petting) and free roaming peacocks. Good fishing from the docks or by boat. The park is close to shopping, casinos, and restaurants. Love this park.
LegendWe, unfortunately, only got to spend one night here on our way through the area but enjoyed some great stargazing due to the park being quite dark.
We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night.
The only thing negative we noticed during our very short stay was that while the bathrooms were clean, they seemed old and small. Men and women each had just one shower stall and it was behind only a shower curtain in the main restroom area. (We were in the Wilkins Creek Loop.)
Staff was friendly and welcoming. We'd like to come back and explore the area more when we have time.
LegendPROS
Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS
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pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem
Site 23 level asphalt
Site 23 partial shade
Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate
Donation firewood available
Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility
3 bars TMOBILE when not storming
CONS
No overnight security gate closure
Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds.
Some highway noises.
Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station
Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning
11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut. Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.
Most pets we saw were NOT on leash
No privacy from surrounding campsites
No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow
No park WIFI
GuideWe were in site B5 (one of 15 sites out of 124 that have FHU), for 12 days in September and October 2020. This site was not very level but we had great views of the lake out the front and side of our MH. It had a grill with table, picnic table and a fire ring. The sites are nicely sized, well-spaced apart and angled, providing nice privacy. This is our second time visiting this CG because we enjoyed it last year. It’s a fairly quiet campground– even the weekend partiers quieted down around 10ish. There is no WiFi or cable, Verizon 4G was 3-4 bars, 8 OTA channels. We did not use the bathrooms. The Park Hosts that arrived in October were very friendly. Beautiful sunsets on site B5!
LegendUnique lake ,Beautiful trees all in it.I had a electric and water site, was very nice .on site 36 I was close to a pretty new bathroom they were clean. With a Texas state park pass ,it was $15 a night. AT&T 0-1 bar
GuideThe pool was closed the whole time we were there. I could understand a day, but they just kept trying to fix it themselves instead of getting a professional. We stayed here for the pool so, at$55 bucks for grass and gravel and no pool, we were not impressed. The women's toilets were new and clean, but the showers were nasty. The long-term campers were nice, but the transients were super rude, parked in your campground arrogantly, and didn't obey quiet hour rules. One camper opened and shut his truck doors over 20 times early in the morning. He was pacing around like a little kid looking for attention. You are quite a long drive from downtown and in not a good area of town either
GuideWe rolled in without a reservation which led to a wonderful interaction with the gate people. My dog came in as well to entertain them while I selected a site.
I had the pick of many because it was February. I loved the spaciousness of each site leaving a lot of room between you and your neighbors.
The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE. The bathhouse was heated and a welcome chance to shower in something other than a matchbox.
I really can't recommend enough.
LegendCamped at site #63 in the Mill Pond Camping Area - tent area. This site backed up onto Saw Mill Pond - beautiful cypress swamp. Bugs were not too bad. Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade. Campground is clean & nicely maintained. One restroom is at the entrance to the Mill Pond camping area, just off of a day use parking lot. No shower in this restroom. A newer, nicer restroom/shower house is located in the Woodpecker camping area. Quiet campground; no issues. Good AT&T service. Despite saying it's allowed in the campground features list, alcohol is prohibited. Excellent T-Mobile 5G service.
Glamping options near Benton, Louisiana offer full hookup sites within proximity to Wright Patman Lake and Caddo Lake. The region sits at approximately 200 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Winter temperatures average between 35-60°F while summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with high humidity.
Kayaking and canoeing on Caddo Lake: Visitors to Caddo Lake State Park Campground can explore the lake's unique cypress tree formations. "Beautifully creepy with its Spanish moss covered trees all through the lake. Quiet and great trails for you and the doggies!" according to one camper. The park offers canoe rentals or launch sites for personal watercraft.
Fishing from designated piers: Fish for bass, catfish, and crappie at Lake Claiborne State Park Campground. The park features accessible piers extending over the water. One visitor reports, "Very pretty camping area. We stayed here at site 14. Had a long pier over the water, and plenty of space between campers."
Hiking through piney woods: Explore the trail system at Atlanta State Park where well-maintained paths wind through east Texas woodland. A visitor noted, "Trails are beautiful and if you piece them together can be challenging. These are not wide, take the baby stroller kind of trails. The nature trail goes over a couple foot bridges and has a lot to see."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacious layout at Atlanta State Park Campground, with one reviewer noting it's "nestled pretty far off the beaten path deep in the pineywoods" and has "plentiful campgrounds that are nearly maintained, two different boat ramps (both in good condition) for fishing, along with multiple swimming areas."
Modern bathroom facilities: Lake Claiborne State Park receives consistent praise for its facilities. "Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled. Plenty of sites to choose from when I stayed though all of the waterfront sites were taken. Family friendly, not rowdy," reports one visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural setting around Buffalo Bayou RV Park offers glimpses of local wildlife. "An absolutely beautiful setting. This is a quiet, quaint park with the most beautiful views. I hosted a kayak camp out with 23 ladies to go kayaking. There is a kayak rental right next door which is a very short paddle to the camp," one camper shared.
Reservation recommendations: During peak seasons, securing spots at popular campgrounds becomes challenging. "We rolled in without a reservation which led to a wonderful interaction with the gate people... I had the pick of many because it was February," noted a visitor to Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area, suggesting off-season visits offer more flexibility.
Insect preparation: The region's water features attract mosquitoes and other insects, particularly in warmer months. A visitor to Shreveport Bossier City KOA advised, "Very neat and grass cut. Sites are reasonably spaced. Staff very nice." However, other campers recommend bringing insect repellent regardless of the season.
Water levels affect accessibility: Seasonal rainfall impacts shorelines and water activities. A camper at Atlanta State Park observed, "The sand on the beach is bad. Due to flooding and earth slides the beach front is super deep mud. If there has been even a trickle of rain on the past week you will lose your shoes the mud is so thick."
Disc golf courses for older children: Lake Claiborne State Park offers recreational options beyond water activities. One visitor highlighted, "Many wonderfully marked hiking trails, two of the best frisbee golf courses in Louisiana. There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well."
Consider cabin options for luxury glamping in Benton: Families seeking more comfort might prefer the structured accommodations. "We loved the cabin, it made winter camping with kids do-able! Loved hiking and exploring! A ton of CCC history and beautiful bald cypress here!" shared a visitor at Caddo Lake State Park.
Playground access: Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area provides dedicated children's play areas along with educational opportunities. "Great sized sites. Nice lake. Watch for snakes. Lots of trees. Great walking," advised one camper, highlighting the balance of natural environment and structured recreation.
Hookup arrangements: RVers should note the configuration of utilities at different sites. At Shreveport Bossier City KOA, a camper observed, "Plenty of room for 44 ft motorhome and Jeep toad without unhooking. Grounds are well maintained and staff friendly. Would have given a 5 but phone is faster than Wi-Fi."
Leveling considerations: The natural terrain creates challenges for larger vehicles. "Sites are pretty good size with table, grill and fire ring. Pads are fairly level, only took 1 2x12 in the one side, make sure to bring blocks for the rear stabilizers as the pad drops off at the back," advised a visitor to Atlanta State Park.
Site selection strategy: For optimal glamping experiences in the Benton area, waterfront sites offer superior views but may have limited availability. A camper at Lake Claiborne noted, "Not level ground, but we managed with enough blocks to get it level. This was a back in site. Water and electric, no sewer, but had a dump station."
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