Best Tent Camping near Cloutierville, LA

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Best Tent Sites Near Cloutierville, LA (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Camp
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    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Camp

    1. Coyote Camp

    8 Reviews
    23 Photos
    75 Saves
    Cloutierville, Louisiana

    Visitors to Coyote Camp can enjoy an out-of-the-way camping area within the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. Although this camp is a designated hunter's camp, it can be utilized year around by general forest visitors. Very primitive site with limited facilities. There is OHV access to the Sandstone Trail.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

    2. Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

    7 Reviews
    40 Photos
    87 Saves
    Gorum, Louisiana

    The campground and day-use area are temporarily closed for construction to stabilize the banks of the Bayou.

    Visitors to the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex can enjoy scenic views of the rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old growth hardwood and pine which gives this out-of-the-way recreation area such a wonderful setting for visitors. Hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and just relaxing are all popular activities enjoyed here.

    Kisatchie Bayou Campground is a primitive walk-in camping atmosphere with 17 walk-in sites and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area. Tent pads, barbeque pits, and lantern posts are at each campsite. Trash receptacles and restrooms are available, but visitors should be aware that there is NO WATER AVAILABLE at this campground. This complex is a designated fee area.

    At the Day Use Area, there are vault restroom facilities, trash receptacles, picnic tables and fire rings. There are access steps to the bank of the bayou which allows canoe users to unload from the lower parking lot to the waters edge. Fishing is a very popular activity at Kisatchie Bayou with the possibility of hooking a bass, perch, sunfish, or catfish.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $2 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area

    3. Indian Creek Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    79 Photos
    134 Saves
    Woodworth, Louisiana

    Within the Alexander State Forest lies the Indian Creek Recreation Area located between I-49 and US Hwy 165 in central Rapides Parish. This sprawling area encompasses 100 acres of developed recreation facilities, 250 acres of primitive camping area, and the 2,250 acre Indian Creek Lake. The recreation area contains over 100 campsites with water and electricity. Other amenities include 3 beach areas, 5 bathrooms across the main park, laundry facilities, playground equipment, handicap parking, boat launch, wi-fi (in RV area) and a covered pavilion for rental. There are trails available for scouting out the various plant and tree species and abundant wildlife. This area is also home to the red-cockaded woodpecker. Trees marked with white paint indicate the homes of the endangered woodpecker.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $16 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Camp

    4. Red Bluff Camp

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    27 Saves
    Provencal, Louisiana

    Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent type camping facility which users must hike in 1/4 mile from the parking area to get to the Kisatchie Bayou shore. General camping, no water available, vault toilets, and trash receptacles.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

    5. Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    20 Saves
    Bentley, Louisiana

    There is an assortment of recreational opportunities within the Stuart Lake Recreation Complex including fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and much more. Situated on a beautiful 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-hardwood forest, this area provides outdoor recreational opportunities for camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and nature study. The day use facility includes flush toilets, paved parking, a fishing pier, shore fishing, a swimming beach, picnic tables and barbeque pits. The group use facility is located up the hill from the day use area and the swimming beach. It is equipped with a covered picnic shelter, a large party barbeque pit, trash bins, restrooms, and access to day use facilities including the lake. Group use area facilites include: restrooms, gravel parking, extra large barbeque pit, trash bins, large covered picnic shelter, and access to the day use facilities and lake. The Stuart Nature Trail and the Glenn Emery hiking and biking trail both be accessed here. The Stuart Lake Campground is a primitive campground with 8 sites that was renovated in 2009. General facilities also include drinking water, restrooms, and an open-air amphitheater. Trash disposal available.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $5 - $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake South Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake South Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake South Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake South Shore
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Bayou Camp Complex

    7. Saddle Bayou Camp Complex

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    5 Saves
    Bentley, Louisiana

    The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area during hunting season.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Stuart Complex
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    Camper-submitted photo from Pearson Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pearson Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pearson Camp

    9. Pearson Camp

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    3 Saves
    Bentley, Louisiana

    The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

    • Pets
    • Tents
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    10. Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    52 Saves
    Fort Polk, Louisiana

    The Hunter Camp is a very primitive camping area in the middle of the forest. There is a camping loop area and a vault restroom facility and is centrally located near the Ouiska Chitto Trail. The Longleaf Scenic Area is also nearby with the Big Branch Trail running right next to the camp.

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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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Recent Tent Reviews in Cloutierville

179 Reviews of 14 Cloutierville Campgrounds


  • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dogwood Camp
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Dogwood Camp

    Ok campground but free

    Wooded and close to road with traffic all night. Bathroom with flush toilet and cold water hand sink but not supplied and not swept. Water faucets and trash receptacle available. Verizon 2 bars and no problem. I would not make a special trip but if going by would stay again. It’s free however!!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunter's Camp
    Dec. 11, 2024

    Hunter's Camp

    Quiet spot in the Pine Trees

    Nice disbursed site. Map shows a camping loop that appears to have been abandoned by the Forest Service. It had a dead hog blocking the loop. This loop is about 150 yards from the vaulted toilet and garbage receptacle.

    There is another loop adjacent to the toilet and garbage that appears to have disbursed camping spots with places where fires were made.

    The camping area is open to the sky and has yellow pines that create random shade. Great place to charge with solar panels on a sunny day.

    The only other camper is a crazy dude on the old camping loop by the dead pig.

  • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Colfax Recreation Area RV Park & Campground
    Dec. 4, 2024

    Colfax Recreation Area RV Park & Campground

    Nice spot with great access

    This is a quiet park right on the Red River. Sunsets are amazing over the river. The facilities are well maintained and clean. The sites are spaced nicely and tucked into the trees. All spots are full hookup and 50 amp service. The water pressure is a little low, but sufficient. The only drawback is there is a large warehouse next door that is very well lit all night

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Oct. 18, 2024

    San Miguel Park - SRA

    Nice

    This campground is known for its beautiful views right on the lake, making it a perfect backdrop for your camping adventures. Solar Visitors have raved about the amenities, including electric hookups and clean shower facilities, which make for a comfortable stay.

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Lotus Camp

    Nice

    This camp is a short distance from the highway,  Solar There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming.

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Pecan Acres RV Park
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Pecan Acres RV Park

    Nice

    The sites all look fairly level, and the property was well maintained. Area Code Like most rv parks in the area, this one has a number of long term residents, but this one was a little bigger and nicer than most I saw.

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Indian Mounds Recreation Area

    Nice

     Visitors can hike to the mounds for which the area was named. Area Code Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

  • Bruce L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake Northshore Campground
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Valentine Lake Northshore Campground

    Valentine Lake Northshore campgrounds

    Well maintained grounds with flush toilet (no shower) drinking water tap near but not at the camp sites, fire ring and picnic tables at each site. Small (about 16 sites) and quiet. Nice small lake, walking trail around the lake and very close to the Wild Azalia 26-mile hiking trail.

  • Lottery S.
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Aug. 8, 2024

    San Miguel Park - SRA

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  • Melissa S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Camp
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Coyote Camp

    Peaceful

    Many open spots. Beautiful and quiet. Our GPS put us on a dirt road for a few miles - however it was well maintained and not too rutted. Large camping spot with fire ring. Clean area. Definitely a gem in the trees.

  • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake Northshore Campground
    Mar. 22, 2024

    Valentine Lake Northshore Campground

    Great spot

    Really nice campground, surprisingly crowded on a nice weekend in February! Had a family next to us whose kids were antagonizing our dogs with no intervention from the adults which was really frustrating. But would be lovely on a quieter weekend.

  • Aaron D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Jan. 3, 2024

    Indian Creek Recreation Area

    Tucked away with a Beautiful Water View

    We stayed at spot 99. It was a very quiet spot tucked away on the far side of the campground. It was right off the water and had a beautiful view of the sunrise and all the birds. Pretty far away from the restroom about a.2 mile walk. Not a ton of through traffic since this was on it's own loop. Large wide spots with paved cement made it easy to park and level. Water was on the wrong side of the camp spot, so bring a longer hose. The site had fantastic Verizon cell service, 3 bars with about 100-125 mbps. Overall the campground was clean, quiet, and made for a great weekend getaway.

  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Recreation Area
    Dec. 16, 2023

    Indian Creek Recreation Area

    Great Campground

    Park is well maintained. Spots are nice, especially the ones on the water. No sewer hookups. If you’re looking for a quiet spot, I would avoid the spots near the double pull-thrus. Verizon cell service is fantastic, WiFi works well.

  • Keith R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Valentine Lake South Shore
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Valentine Lake South Shore

    Great Primitive Camping

    Great water front sites at $10 a night is not bad!!! There is no power or water a sites but has community water faucets in a few areas... The bathouse is real nice... But the canoeing is wonderful there... Very peaceful & quiet during the week but gets a little noisy on the weekends & holidays... No Julios either which is a big plus!!!

  • Cheri H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kisatchie National Forest Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Kisatchie National Forest Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp

    History and forest

    I was out there on a weekday. This is a massive place with lots of history. I am not sure if I was in the right area for camping or not since things aren’t marked. I turned right before you get to the section where the headquarters were located. This place is massive with paved roads going in many different directions. I saw the other reviewers pictures and I never came across anything that looked like what they were showing. The roads were not well marked. I turned right off Hwy 165 south of Woodworth and then after passing the Camp Claiborne sign took a right by the Camp Claiborne Battalion sign. I then took another right and followed that road to the end. There was a barricade and no way to turn around so I backed all the up to the other road. Be careful here because some of the pavement had come loose and dropped into the creek. I would have stopped at the forestry office south of Alexandria but they were closed. As I was leaving and almost back to the highway, I saw truck pulling a large pontoon boat loaded down with water toys so I feel as though there may have been more to the area than what I saw. I would like to come back in the winter time and explore more on my e-bike.

  • Conrad V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    May. 13, 2023

    Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    Can't beat free

    The Hunter Camp is situated just off range road. You're surrounded by wilderness. The only amenities are a vault toilet. Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules. Marines were utilizing the ranges in the area, and a couple officers came though the hunter camp just exploring.

    Theres a hiking trail near by, stating no motorized vehicles, but you can mountain bike, hike and ride horses. No fishing near by unless you drive to the blue hole complex further down range road.

    Apparently they're allowing logging around the camp, so do a check before you go set up.



Guide to Cloutierville

Tent camping near Cloutierville, Louisiana offers a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kisatchie National Forest, with a variety of well-reviewed sites that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • Red Bluff Camp provides basic amenities like pit toilets and trash disposal, ensuring a comfortable stay in a remote setting.
  • At Valentine Lake South Shore, campers can enjoy drinking water and showers, making it a convenient choice for families.
  • Saddle Bayou Camp Complex offers a primitive camping experience with vault toilets, ideal for those looking to disconnect from modern conveniences.

Tips for tent camping near Cloutierville

  • Be prepared for a bit of a hike at Red Bluff Camp, as it requires a short walk to access the sites, but the tranquility is worth it.
  • Keep an eye out for wildlife at Coyote Camp, where sightings of snakes and other creatures are common, especially in warmer months.
  • Plan your visit during the week at Valentine Lake South Shore for a quieter experience, as weekends can get busier with fellow campers.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Cloutierville, LA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cloutierville, LA is Coyote Camp with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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