Best Glamping near Bernice, LA

Lake D'Arbonne State Park near Bernice offers glamping accommodations with waterfront views of Lake D'Arbonne. This state park provides canvas tents on wooden decks that blend comfort with natural surroundings. Lake Claiborne State Park, approximately 25 miles west of Bernice, features yurts among its glamping options, providing a more spacious alternative to traditional camping. Both parks maintain well-appointed glamping sites with electricity, comfortable bedding, and access to clean bathroom facilities. The glamping accommodations provide convenient access to fishing piers, nature trails, and recreation areas. One guest shared, "The canvas tents on wooden decks are super cute. I stayed in the RV for my visit but have both water and electric at my site."

Visitors at these glamping resorts enjoy numerous recreational opportunities throughout the year. Lake D'Arbonne State Park maintains hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, disc golf, fishing piers, and seasonal kayak and canoe rentals for glamping guests. Lake Claiborne State Park features two disc golf courses, marked hiking trails, a beach area for swimming, and excellent fishing access directly from some glamping sites. Both parks accommodate glamping year-round, with Lake D'Arbonne also offering a swimming pool from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. According to a camper, "Whitetail deer, owls, fish, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and much more! Sites right on the Lake. Two Disc Golf Courses and hiking trails. Nice facilities with all lodging options."

Best Glamping Sites Near Bernice, Louisiana (5)

    1. Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    12 Reviews
    Bernice, LA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 368-2086

    "They have great hiking trails, sites by the lake, and now I’ve discovered the biking trails too. There’s disc golf, a tennis center and multiple playgrounds."

    "Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi."

    2. Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Homer, LA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 677-2524

    "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."

    3. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Chatham, LA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 249-2595

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Large concrete pads with fire pit and table. Laundry and wifi. Wifi worked well in c14."

    "Caney Lake is clean and beautiful. I enjoyed walking and sitting along the lake in the mornings. Bathrooms were clean.  Stayed in campsite#52."

    4. Chemin-A-Haut State Park

    13 Reviews
    Bastrop, LA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 283-0812

    "Bathrooms are hands down the best I’ve ever seen. Campsites aren’t on top of each other but are pretty close. My tent wouldn’t fit on the tent pad but was able to find a level spot to set up anyways."

    "This is a hidden gem north of Bastrop, Louisiana. Have camped here on multiple occasions. Every time there have been very few campers so it's almost like having the entire campgrounds to yourself."

    5. Frank Anthony RV Park

    1 Review
    Cullen, LA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 539-5681
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Glamping Reviews near Bernice, LA

49 Reviews of 5 Bernice Campgrounds


  • Jason W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2020

    Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

    Fantastic facilities

    I 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.

  • Cheri H.
    Mar. 1, 2022

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful place

    This is not my first time to visit but rapidly becoming a favorite. Each trip is different and I find different ways to get more out of the park. They have great hiking trails, sites by the lake, and now I’ve discovered the biking trails too. There’s disc golf, a tennis center and multiple playgrounds. You can camp out in the campground or stay in a cabin or lodge. They also have canvas tents on wooden decks that are super cute. I stayed in the RV for my visit and have both water and electric at my site.

  • Cheri H.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Resort like State Park

    Lots of amenities. Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi. Very reasonable sites for $23/night unless you’re in the lakeside premium sites which are more. Laundry room next to the bath house and playground. I will definitely be back.

  • Timothy H.
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Secluded Beauty

    Secluded in the North Louisiana Farms, on Lake D’arbonne, with large forest trails. Immense campground with back to forest or lake front and all have RV hookup. RV pumping station available. Campsites bear beach and trails. Cabins near the group pavillians and building. Renovated bathrooms and laundry. Kayak and canoe for rent for day. Boat dock and fishing pier.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2025

    Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    Rode out the storm.

    Beautiful park. Large concrete pads with fire pit and table. Laundry and wifi. Wifi worked well in c14.

  • Sarah B.
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

    Stunning Views with Great Amenities

    We tent camp here in early Spring in the camping area #2 and comeback weekend after weekend. 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. The bathrooms are clean and warm (welcome in the winter and spring). The pavement is well kept and great for kids to ride bikes or scooters. The King of the Moutain Trail is my favorite becaues of it's wooden bridge and tiny waterfall.

  • D
    Dec. 11, 2021

    Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    Prettiest La. State Park (so far)

    Jimmie Davis State Park is wonderful, well maintained, and has a number of amenities.  Prettiest La. State Park I've stayed in so far. We had a great stay the days before Thanksgiving, and the weather was awesome. The fall leaf colors were spectacular. Caney Lake is clean and beautiful. I enjoyed walking and sitting along the lake in the mornings. Bathrooms were clean. 

    Stayed in campsite#52. Back-in site with asphalt parking, picnic table and fire ring. 15A/30A/50A, and water. No deck, sewer, Wi-Fi, and cable TV hookups. It has a large area on door/awning side. Awning faced west but the trees provided ample shade from the evening sun shining underneath. The spot is well spaced from other sites. The site is located near the lake. I wish the site had a paved patio or deck like site 51 and 54 on either side. Nearest neighbor was at least 30-40 ft. Away. Roads in the park were asphalt/concrete/gravel. 

    Both AT&T and Verizon had low signal(2 bars each). AT&T Speedtest= 16.8 Mbps down, 1.4 Mbps up. We camped in a Travel Trailer. Would definitely stay here again. We camped at Jimmie Davis State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Cheri H.
    Jan. 29, 2022

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Beautiful state park with something for everyone

    This lakeside state park has RV and tent camping, cabins, lodges and YURTS available. There are also day use pavilions available for family reunions, employee barbecues or birthday celebrations. You can also rent a meeting room in the visitors center.

    There are lots of recreational opportunities which include hiking, biking, fishing, canoe and kayak rentals, tennis courts and an 18-hole disc golf course. They also have a large hiking trail system. Closed right now but available Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend they also have a really large swimming pool. A tornado hit the park in March 2021 and there’s still some trees down and a brief section of the trail I walked on today that wasn’t accessible but it is an easy detour amazing how much they have restored.

  • G
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Such a lovely place

    Lake Darbonne is our first experience with camping. I really didn’t know what to expect but we really loved it : the staff is really helpful, the campsite is really cosy (and not crowded during week days), the view on the lake is beautiful, etc.

    We already planned to go back there on our way home to Louisiana.


Guide to Bernice

Lake D'Arbonne and Lake Claiborne provide core glamping options near Bernice, Louisiana, a small community in Union Parish. The region's humid subtropical climate features hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Seasonal transitions bring significant rainfall, particularly in spring, which impacts trail conditions at local glamping destinations.

What to do

Disc golf courses: Lake Claiborne State Park features two courses with well-marked baskets. "Two Disc Golf Courses and hiking trails. Nice facilities with all lodging options from primitive tent, yurt, RV hookups, and cabins," notes a visitor at Lake Claiborne State Park.

Kayaking ancient cypress trees: Paddling opportunities extend beyond the main lakes. "Rent a kayak or canoe to paddle to them," advises a camper about the 1000-year-old cypress trees at Chemin-A-Haut State Park, noting "Chemin-A-Haut Creek where 1000 year old Cypress trees are scattered throughout."

Tennis and recreation: Several parks offer structured sporting facilities beyond water activities. A guest at Lake D'Arbonne mentions, "Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms."

What campers like

Modern bathhouse facilities: Glamping near Bernice features exceptionally clean restrooms. "Bathrooms are hands down the best I've ever seen," reports a visitor to Chemin-A-Haut State Park, while another notes the "nice, new, and clean restroom and shower facility with coin-operated laundry."

Premium lakefront sites: Select glamping locations offer direct water access. "We stayed here at site 14. Had a long pier over the water, and plenty of space between campers," shares a guest at Lake Claiborne State Park Campground, highlighting the premium waterfront positioning.

Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides abundant animal sightings. "Whitetail deer, owls, fish/gar, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and much more!" enthuses a Lake Claiborne visitor about the diverse ecosystem surrounding glamping areas.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between glamping locations. "Wi-Fi did not work anywhere in park (signal broadcasted fine just no connection to internet) AT&T is non existent," reports a Lake Claiborne camper, while another notes at Jimmie Davis State Park: "Has wifi, just not a good signal."

Seasonal water levels: Water conditions affect accessibility to certain attractions. A Chemin-A-Haut visitor explains: "Went to go to kayak out to Castle Tree and found out the water was too high to really see the base of it and it's a two hr paddle upstream on the way there. So plan on calling ahead."

Leveling challenges: Some sites require equipment for proper setup. A camper at Chemin-A-Haut warns: "Just have to be careful what sight you book, because I almost never got my camper level in sight #21."

Tips for camping with families

Multiple playground options: Family-friendly glamping includes dedicated play spaces. "The park has playgrounds and pavilions," notes a visitor to Chemin-A-Haut, while another mentions Jimmie Davis State Park has a "nice splash pad and beach for kids. Also a couple parks and many hammocks."

Kid-friendly water features: Several glamping destinations offer controlled swimming areas. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground includes "a nice splash pad and beach area for the kids to play," according to a camper who called it a "Peaceful Family Spot."

Wildlife education opportunities: Local fauna provides natural learning experiences. A Lake Claiborne visitor details, "Whitetail deer, owls, fish, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and much more!" making these encounters part of the glamping experience.

Tips from RVers

Limited sewer hookups: Not all glamping sites offer full connections. A Jimmie Davis camper notes: "Not a big deal for a weekend visit, but may be an inconvenience if it were a longer stay," referring to the lack of sewage hookups at premium waterfront sites.

Tight parking areas: Some glamping locations have challenging site dimensions. "Tight spots but nice stay will go back," comments a visitor to Chemin-A-Haut State Park, indicating the need for careful maneuvering.

Laundry availability: Several glamping destinations provide washing facilities. "The RV camping area has a nice, new, and clean restroom and shower facility with coin-operated laundry," confirms a Chemin-A-Haut visitor, an important consideration for extended stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Bernice, LA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Bernice, LA is Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.

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