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Best Tent Camping near Benton, LA

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Tent camping options near Benton, Louisiana are primarily located at established campgrounds such as South Abutment East and Earl Williamson Park. The surrounding Bodcau Wildlife Management Area also provides primitive tent campsites within a short drive. Several campgrounds in this region of northwestern Louisiana offer dedicated tent areas separate from RV hookup sites, providing a more secluded camping experience.

Most tent sites in the Benton area feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Earl Williamson Park offers both $12 full hookup sites and $6 primitive tent camping areas, though some primitive areas may be overgrown during certain seasons. Restroom facilities at many campgrounds are functional but dated, with several locations featuring flush toilets and basic shower facilities. Wenks Landing Recreation Area in the Bodcau WMA charges approximately $12 per night for tent camping with bookings available through Recreation.gov. Sites 1-5 at this area are recommended specifically for tent campers due to their flat terrain.

The tent camping experience near Benton offers peaceful lakeside settings with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and stargazing. The waterfront tent sites at Earl Williamson Park provide sunset views over Caddo Lake, though bugs can be problematic, especially in warmer months. For those seeking more remote backcountry tent camping, the primitive areas require preparation as amenities are minimal. Several campgrounds provide boat access to nearby lakes, making them popular with anglers setting up base camps. Tent campers at Wenks Landing Recreation Area can enjoy relative seclusion, as one visitor noted, "I didn't see a single soul while I was there," though they recommended making a campfire to help keep bugs away even in early spring.

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231 Reviews of 14 Benton Campgrounds

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2022

    Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    Magical state park

    Camped 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.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    Poison Oak and Tall Weeds

    PROS 

    Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS 

    No fee to reserve online. 

    No sales tax. U

    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

  • D
    Nov. 24, 2022

    Lake Bistineau State Park Campground

    Beautiful state park

    Lake Bistineau is a great state park park near Shreveport, LA. We stayed 2 nights. The sites are very shady. The park streets and sites are asphalt. Some roads need repaving. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the lake was drawn down to eradicate an invasive water plant. But, this presented a unique opportunity. We could walk on the dry lake bottom and see the parts of cypress trees that are normally under water. 

    Stayed in back-in campsite#14 which was level side to side, but the front was higher. The site has a nice view of the lake and a large wooden deck. There was just enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck. Neighbors are nearby, but not too close. The site included: picnic table on concrete, BBQ pit, trash pole, and fire ring. Utilities: 20/30/50A electric in back. Water in back, good pressure. No sewer, but a dump station is available. 

    AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 5.1 Mbps down, 0.7 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 7.4 Mbps down, 0.1 Mbps up. No WiFi. 

    Would stay here again. We camped at Lake Bistineau State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • J
    Oct. 3, 2020

    Rocky Point(wright Patman Dam)

    Beautiful, spacious and quiet!

    We 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!

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 2, 2022

    Johnson Creek Camp

    Good view of the lake

    Several RV & tent sites on the lake. Good views. Paved roads throughout campground. The RV sites are paved, with water, electric, fire ring & table. Stayed in site E306 with a camper van, right on the water. Spacing between sites is okay. The restroom/shower houses can use some fixing up & deep cleaning, although the facilty by the beach was good. Check in was quick; friendly & helpful staff. Good T-mobile data service.

  • Trish .
    Jul. 25, 2018

    Piney Point

    Crowded camping area

    This is one of a few camping areas on the Wright Patman Lake. It’s a set up for RV camping more than tent camping. If you choose to tent camp, you will most likely be camping on an asphalt parking pad in most of the sites. Very open campground, not much privacy or seclusion. Since it’s only 15 minutes from our house, we occasionally choose this campground for a quick weekend getaway when we aren’t able to go up into Arkansas or Oklahoma. Clean bathrooms and showers, friendly staff, but not a place to go if you want to get away from everyone and everything, and enjoy nature.

  • S
    May. 29, 2022

    Buckhorn Creek

    Fun place to camp

    This ground is situation Lake o’ the Pines in east Texas. This is a corp of engineers lane and has many amp grounds available to stay.

    Although the lake itself is pretty dirty, it’s fun to fish and play on water craft. Fellow campers are usually pretty friendly. This location is water and electricity only, no sewer hookups. Bath houses serve are purpose. They are don’t the nicest, but not the worst.

    Fire rings are situated at each camp site. Concrete pads and picnic tables, also.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2022

    Buckhorn Creek

    Popular Campground

    We arrived about 3:30 PM and check in was quick and easy. We proceeded to back-in site E139 with water& 50/30 AMP. The signage to our area had a R in front of the site numbers but all the site numbers on the posts have an E in front of them, so be aware of this discrepancy if coming in late. Back-in was easy on to the narrow pad that was long enough for our 39’ 5th wheel and F-450 truck parked in front, but not by much. There was a very nice deck with the fire pit/bbq nicely placed right off the deck. Site 140 next to us with the other deck is actually a pull through double site. Longest sites in this area of the CG are 109- 113. Other sites had short pads so be sure to check the length when you reserve. All of the pads in the CG looked fairly level. We got 2 bars on Verizon and a handful of OTA channels. With the amount of trees in the CG satellite could be iffy. Water pressure was okay at around 35 psi. The CG also had a separate and very nice tent area near the playground. They were remodeling the main restroom/shower so it was closed during our stay, but there was another facility in each RV area(100 and 200) that had toilets and a shower but were older and in need of updating. We stayed over the weekend and the CG was very busy. We enjoyed the great water view from the deck on our site during our 4 night’s stay.

  • S
    May. 29, 2022

    Brushy Creek

    Always a hit!

    Although this isn’t the cleanest water, it’s a fun time for water craft, fishing and relaxing. This lake is situated in east Texas and is a corp of engineers lake. Every site is a concrete pad with a picnic table and fire ring. Hooks up are water and electricity only, no sewer. Phone service is spotty. Campgrounds are kept clean. Bathhouses are decent. Bring deep woods off to keep the mosquitos at bay!

Guide to Benton

Benton, Louisiana, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape in nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Earl Williamson Park provides essential amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and sanitary dump stations, making it a convenient choice for campers.
  • Wenks Landing Recreation Area features flush toilets and potable water, ensuring a comfortable stay for those who prefer a more developed camping experience.
  • Ivan Lake offers a serene environment with basic facilities, perfect for those looking to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Earl Williamson Park, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and disc golf, making it a great spot for active campers.
  • Wenks Landing Recreation Area is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, with ample opportunities for birdwatching and exploring the natural surroundings.
  • Ivan Lake is a favorite for hunting, attracting those who appreciate the thrill of the outdoors.

Explore local attractions

  • The picturesque sunsets at Earl Williamson Park provide a stunning backdrop for evening relaxation after a day of activities.
  • Nearby Wenks Landing Recreation Area offers a boat ramp, making it easy for campers to access the water for fishing or leisurely boat rides.
  • Ivan Lake is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, perfect for hiking and enjoying the tranquility of nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Benton, LA is Earl Williamson Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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