Best Glamping near Boyce, LA

North Campground — Chicot State Park houses upscale glamping accommodations that complement its natural setting in the heart of Louisiana. The park features canvas tents and premium sheltered structures with full amenities including electrical hookups, comfortable bedding, and private areas for relaxation. "This park is absolutely stunning. The camping spots are spread out for a more personal experience," noted one visitor who appreciated the balance of natural surroundings with modern comforts. Glamping sites at Chicot State Park offer climate-controlled environments with water hookups, allowing guests to enjoy the wilderness without sacrificing comfort. The surrounding grounds contain picnic tables, fire rings, and well-maintained facilities with access to clean showers and modern toilet facilities.

Kisatchie Bayou Complex delivers a more secluded glamping experience with eco-friendly domes and luxury tents positioned along the water. Activities include swimming in the bayou, canoeing depending on water levels, and exploring the extensive 30-mile trail system ideal for hiking and wildlife observation. A recent visitor mentioned, "Wonderful camping, nice campsites, very well taken care of." The complex includes access to fishing spots and multiple camping zones situated on either side of the day-use area. For guests seeking additional luxury camping options, Magnolia Hill offers hilltop glamping with full hookups, free WiFi, and bathroom facilities, placing visitors close to Natchitoches where the popular Christmas festival with extensive light displays takes place from late November through December.

Best Glamping Sites Near Boyce, Louisiana (5)

    1. Colfax RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Boyce, LA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 627-2640

    $32 / night

    "The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees. Some sites have tent pads, but not all. They all have picnic tables and fire pits."

    "Large sites with grill, fire pit, and picnic table."

    2. Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    11 Reviews
    Gorum, LA
    25 miles
    Website

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District, this campground is great. This section of National Forest is home to over 30 miles of nature trails."

    "Picnic tables and grills available. Swimming, camping, hiking, and canoeing can all be done here. Toilets but no running water. great area to spend the day and swim!"

    3. South Campground — Chicot State Park

    25 Reviews
    Ville Platte, LA
    48 miles
    Website

    "This was a quiet spot surrounded by woods but near the super clean bathroom! There was a fire pit, grill and picnic table for use! Day 2 we rented a boat and paddled out for some fishing."

    "Take the time to drive around to the East Landing in the evening before sunset. It has one of the prettiest views of Chicot Lake. Also drive down to the South Fishing Pier below the South Campground."

    4. North Campground — Chicot State Park

    10 Reviews
    Turkey Creek, LA
    45 miles
    Website

    $33 / night

    "Beautiful/secluded bayou campground. Was very clean, secure and had wiFi. Friendly staff and beautiful sites. Highly recommend. Bathrooms were also very clean!"

    "There are miles of beautiful hiking trails, but beware of snakes! The bathrooms were recently updated so they were really nice. Also the laundry facilities were clean!"

    5. Magnolia Hill RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Provencal, LA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 417-3010

    $30 / night

    "Nice location with a beautiful view of the hills. There is full hookups with a Bathhouse and free WiFi."

    "Super friendly staff, clean bathroom and laundry facilities, full hookups and very quiet."

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Glamping Reviews near Boyce, LA

48 Reviews of 5 Boyce Campgrounds


  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    "Ranger Review: INNO Aero Light 2 (2 bike) at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation.."

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW:

    Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District, this campground is great. This section of National Forest is home to over 30 miles of nature trails. The trails are for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off road vehicle riding. This campground is just steps away from the bayou where you can launch a canoe or kayak depending on the water level. Fishing and swimming are great pastimes here. The site has a grassy area and fire pit. There are vault toilets and NO WATER so be prepared for that. The day use area offers picnic tables, fire pits and grills. There are 2 different sites for camping on either side of the day use area. The day use area has a lot of local traffic but we did not encounter a lot of overnight campers. It is very secluded and the sound of the bayou is serene. There are lots of wildlife sounds at night but we didn't see anything more than a squirrel. We loved our stay here. We hiked, biked, and relaxed in the low waters of the bayou.

    NOTE - Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex Camping/Day Use is the same area as Kisatchie Bayou Campground

    PRODUCT REVIEW:

    As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I tested the INNO Aero Light 2 (2 bike) hitch rack.

    www.innoracks.com

    This bike rack made our trip so easy. It was easy to set up, easy to install (my 8 yr old did it). The simple hitch design slides right into a standard 2" hitch receiver or can be adjusted to 1 1/4". The screw bolt came with it along with a wrench for tightening on the receiver. We easily secured 2 bikes to the rack. Bike weight needs to be less than 33 lbs., have a top tube and a seat tube. Frame size 1/2" - 2 1/4". We loved this rack for its sturdiness and lightweightedness. It traveled great, we drove with the rack on my SUV for over 300 miles and we never had any problems. A great feature is the easy fold down option to allow access to the back of the car. This rack also features great locking mechanisms. You can lock the rack at the hitch as well as lock the built in strap around the bikes. As our little one grows and his bike gets bigger, we will definitely get a larger INNO rack to carry all the bikes. For now, the 2 bike rack is working great.

    Pros: lightweight, easy install, easy fold down feature, great locking mechanisms.

    Cons: None

  • Ali C.
    Apr. 17, 2019

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Wooded, quiet, convenient, amazing

    This was a quiet spot surrounded by woods but near the super clean bathroom! There was a fire pit, grill and picnic table for use! Day 2 we rented a boat and paddled out for some fishing. The process was seamless and the staff friendly. The fishing pier was amazing and the kids loved how far out it went. Overall a great experience.

  • D
    Dec. 11, 2021

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Great State Park

    Chicot State Park is wonderful and well maintained. We had a wonderful weekend stay, and the weather was perfect. Take the time to drive around to the East Landing in the evening before sunset. It has one of the prettiest views of Chicot Lake. Also drive down to the South Fishing Pier below the South Campground. It has a long pier that goes out into the lake. My son spent a lot of time at the splash pad. Be sure to visit the free La. State Arboretum onsite. It has a great visitor center with some fantastic exhibits and nice hiking trails. 

    Stayed in campsite#84. It has a nice deck with picnic table. BBQ grill and fire pit are on the other side of the RV spot. Even though it is in the front, it is actually quite secluded with woods all around. Nearest neighbor was at least 40-50 ft. Away. My son could easily walk or ride his bike to the splash pad. Both AT&T and Verizon had poor signal(1 bar each). Was able to connect to the free park Wi-Fi. It was slow, but I could send text messages and make the occasional phone call. Wasn't a big deal, because I came here to camp and get unplugged. We camped at Chicot State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • W
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    Family Fun

    Picnic tables and grills available. Swimming, camping, hiking, and canoeing can all be done here. Toilets but no running water. great area to spend the day and swim!

  • Tyler B.
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    Backbone Trail

    Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. You can set up shop around an old fire pit or make one of your own. I chose the latter. The backbone trail has to be the prettiest trail in the state of Louisiana. It's really the only place in the state to experience actual hills. It reached 23 degrees at night which was one of the coldest temperatures recorded in the state this year. A must do!

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Colfax RV Park

    Fishing in the Red River

    This RV campground allows tents (at RV prices). The sites are big with full hookups. There is a nice playground for the kids as well as a nice shower house. The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees. Some sites have tent pads, but not all. They all have picnic tables and fire pits. It is a nice friendly campground with lots of boats and fisherman. You can make reservations or first come first serve. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

    The park has a nice free day use boat launch as well as a floating dock with a fish cleaning station. The park is very clean and does not smell fishy. Really nice place, but at $32 a night, it was a little steep for me.

    There is a security gate for after hours access. Comfort stations at boat launch and camping area. There is a wash house with washer, dryer and showers (heated and cooled). There are 2 picnic shelters with 6 picnic tables in each.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Colfax RV Park

    Summer 2022

    Very clean and quiet park. Large sites with grill, fire pit, and picnic table.

  • Aaron D.
    Jul. 17, 2022

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Tall Trees and Nice Trails

    We stayed at campsite 91. It was very well shaded and the deck attached to it provided a very nice seating area. There weren't a ton of horse flies at the campsite itself, but they were bad on a few of the trails. Bathrooms were decent but smelled of cleaning products. It was a quiet area and the park has a lot to offer. Highly recommend checking out the Arboretum and the trails near it.

  • Mark J.
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Magnolia Hill RV Park

    Nice private campground

    Nice location with a beautiful view of the hills. There is full hookups with a Bathhouse and free WiFi. Entrance road is gravel and very steep but I was able to drive my 34’ motor home up pulling my jeep no problem. The owner does not stay on site but he did meet us there when we arrived. Not far from Natchitoches , LA. There is a big Christmas festival there late November and December with lots of lights.


Guide to Boyce

Glamping close to Boyce, Louisiana offers visitors access to the Kisatchie National Forest, the state's only national forest spanning over 604,000 acres with terrain featuring rare pine hills and sandstone outcrops. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers where temperatures regularly exceed 90°F and mild winters, making spring and fall ideal for outdoor recreation. Camping facilities range from primitive sites to full-hookup RV pads across multiple state and federal recreation areas.

What to do

Canoe the waterways: Chicot State Park features a dedicated paddle trail on its lake where visitors can explore by canoe or kayak. "I've been going here all my life and even though I live a couple states away now. It's my go to place to stay when I return," notes a South Campground — Chicot State Park visitor.

Hike the Backbone Trail: This 10-mile trail offers some of the most varied terrain in Louisiana with actual hills, a rarity in the state. A Kisatchie Bayou Complex visitor shared their experience: "Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. You can set up shop around an old fire pit or make one of your own. The backbone trail has to be the prettiest trail in the state of Louisiana."

Fish in local waters: The Red River offers productive fishing opportunities near campgrounds. "The park has a nice free day use boat launch as well as a floating dock with a fish cleaning station. The park is very clean and does not smell fishy," reports a visitor to Colfax RV Park.

What campers like

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Campgrounds in the area receive consistent praise for cleanliness. "Very clean and well maintained park. Very friendly park employees," notes a visitor to South Campground — Chicot State Park.

Secluded camping spots: Many campgrounds offer privacy despite being established sites. "Bayou camping provides beautiful/secluded bayou campground. Was very clean, secure and had WiFi. Friendly staff and beautiful sites," according to a North Campground visitor.

Variety of wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse ecosystems with numerous wildlife spotting opportunities. A visitor to North Campground — Chicot State Park reported: "Saw some big gators especially by the boat ramp. Campground is a little rundown but serviceable."

What you should know

Limited water access at some sites: Not all campgrounds provide drinking water or hookups. A visitor to Kisatchie Bayou Complex advises: "Toilets but no running water. Great area to spend the day and swim!"

Seasonal pest considerations: Louisiana's climate supports active insect populations. "The negatives are the wasps, ticks, and chiggers," warns a camper at South Campground.

Raccoon precautions: Wildlife management includes proper food storage. "Like someone said, the raccoons are not your average raccoons," notes a camper sharing their experience at South Campground.

Steep terrain at hillside locations: Some campgrounds feature challenging access roads. A Magnolia Hill RV Park visitor cautions: "Entrance road is gravel and very steep but I was able to drive my 34' motor home up pulling my jeep no problem."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. A visitor to Colfax RV Park shares: "There is a nice playground for the kids as well as a nice shower house. The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees."

Water recreation options: Swimming opportunities vary by location. A Kisatchie Bayou visitor notes: "Picnic tables and grills available. Swimming, camping, hiking, and canoeing can all be done here."

Kid-friendly fishing spots: Accessible fishing piers accommodate young anglers. "The fishing pier was amazing and the kids loved how far out it went. Overall a great experience," according to a South Campground visitor.

Splash pad availability: Some parks offer water features specifically for children. A North Campground camper mentions: "Fishing, canoeing and hiking trails are available as well as splash pad for the kids."

Tips from RVers

Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary in privacy levels across campgrounds. A visitor to South Campground advises: "Camp sites are a little close, especially because we usually go to tent only sections."

Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer complete utility connections. A camper at Magnolia Hill RV Park shares: "There is full hookups with a Bathhouse and free WiFi. Not far from Natchitoches, LA."

Dump station access: Some campgrounds provide sanitary disposal facilities. A camper at North Campground notes that the park includes access to a sanitary dump station, which is valuable for longer stays.

Large site dimensions: Many campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "The sites are big with full hookups. They all have picnic tables and fire pits," reports a Colfax RV Park visitor.

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