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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Columbia, LA

169 Reviews

Riverton Lake Campground allows pets in its riverside setting, providing electric hookups and picnic tables at each site. Several pet-friendly campgrounds exist within a 30-mile radius of Columbia, including Brad's Old Ferry Landing Campground & RV Park which accommodates tent campers, RV travelers, and cabin guests with their pets. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground features multiple accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts where pets are welcome. Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area offers free primitive camping with pets allowed. The campgrounds maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal, though specific pet amenities like designated dog areas are limited. Ouachita RV Park has clean facilities and grassy spots suitable for walking pets.

Hiking trails at Lincoln Parish Park provide scenic pet exercise opportunities with proper leash control. Water access at Brad's Old Ferry Landing allows pets to cool off during hot Louisiana summers when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F. Pet owners should prepare for the region's humid climate and abundant insects, particularly in areas near water like Riverton Lake and Ouachita RV Park. Wildlife considerations include being alert for snakes and alligators in wetland areas when walking dogs. Preparation should include sufficient water, cooling accessories, and insect repellent suitable for pets. The isolated setting at Brad's Old Ferry Landing creates a beautiful wooded environment particularly appealing to those camping with dogs who need space to explore. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times and owners to clean up after their animals.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Columbia, Louisiana (21)

    1. Landry Vineyards Grape Escape RV Sites

    48 Reviews
    West Monroe, LA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 557-9050

    $40 / night

    "From pulling up to the tasting room, where we were warmly greeted, to the wine we enjoyed on the patio, to the lovely evening outside, and our early start in the morning, everything was perfect!"

    "Central Louisiana! The site was amazing - nestled in the back of a vineyard, on the top of a hill."

    2. Louisiana Herbs on Breston Plantation

    1 Review
    Columbia, LA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 450-2100

    $50 / night

    "We walked back to our tent in the clearing behind the house with full bellies and good spirits.  There are lots of spots to pitch your tent on property."

    3. Riverton Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Columbia, LA
    6 miles
    +1 (318) 649-6464

    4. Brad's Old Ferry Landing Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Columbia, LA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 744-1133

    5. Ouachita RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Monroe, LA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 343-8672

    $32 / night

    "This little RV park is less than 5 minutes off I - 20 in north east Louisiana. Being that close, I thought it would have been really loud, but it wasn't! I heard more birds than anything."

    "There is dog poop everywhere!"

    6. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

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

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Family friendly, Louisiana hospitality."

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

    7. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Delhi, LA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 878-7536

    $20 - $33 / night

    "Nice walking trails. Bathhouse and laundry facilities. Cabins on the water are really cool! They’re on stilts on the lake, not lakeside on the lake itself! Also they have lodged available."

    "Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Louisiana Park: There is a lot to do at this park. There is a beach and swimming hole but you have to leave out of the park to access it."

    8. Pavilion RV Park

    5 Reviews
    West Monroe, LA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 322-4216

    "Other than that it’s in a developed area near a truck stop, an exhibition center, across the interstate there are many restaurant selections, and there’s a tractor supply."

    9. Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area

    6 Reviews
    Monroe, LA
    30 miles

    "For quick free road side camping this is the spot! Easy parking, Zero cops, had a campfire, cooked food, slept in my hammock right between the wildlife sign. No complaints would stay again!"

    "We could hear local cows and dogs but nothing so loud as to disrupt our sleep."

    10. Lincoln Parish Park

    23 Reviews
    Ruston, LA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 251-5156

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Ruston is also an adorable little downtown areas to explore and has that heart of Louisiana fill. It’s also close to west Monroe where Duck dynasty hometown so that was a fun plus to visit!"

    "Close to the restrooms but not much through traffic. Large wide spots with paved cement made it easy to park and level. Full hook ups were nice. Trash cans were at every other campsite."

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169 Reviews of 21 Columbia Campgrounds

  • Hollie P.
    Feb. 23, 2022

    The Fishing Camp Tackle & RV Park

    Eh...

    We stayed here for one night while passing through. It's basically a gravel lot with concrete pads and hook ups behind a gas station and restaurant with what appears to be a good amount of full-timers. That's fine - we don't need anything fancy for one night stays, just a safe place to park with hookups. What bothered us was two things. First, there was a camper at the back of the park with a poor dog in a small fenced in area next to their rig that was left outside the entire time we were there, including overnight when it got cold (28°). The poor thing kept barking every time we would come outside. I felt so bad for that dog. The park's rules (upon confirmation of our reservation) state that pets should always be on a leash and attended to, which was obviously not enforced. It was heartbreaking - the dog was cold and obviously wanted some attention. The other thing we noticed was a ton of black glass on the ground outside our rig. It looked like busted camper glass, spread everywhere. It got tracked into our camper, which I hopefully got all swept out so we don't step on it. There was also no formal check in upon arrival, which was confusing. We went in the gas station and they said there was no need to check in (not a big deal, just a head's up to those considering a stay). The saving graces were the cost ($25/night) and the restaurant which, despite a nearly hour long wait (understandable - it was Friday night), was delicious. We tried boudin for the first time (the eggrolls), and they were heavenly. This park may be better for full timers who don't mind being witness to neglected animals. 🤷‍♀️

  • UnnamedAdventures The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 11, 2019

    Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area

    Worst WMA Land Ever Visited

    This WMA land is the worst that I have ever stayed at. If you stay here and don’t need to leave your vehicle your probably safe. We ended up staying here on our drive from Texas to Alabama and thought it was a great spot on the map to stop as its close to the highway(Historic Highway 80). The location was great due to the proximity to the highway and there was very minimal road noise. Since we got their late at night we were unable to really get a full lay of the land. We pulled in and used the turnaround and setup camp. After an incident that night with our dog rolling in human feces we knew we wouldn’t like the site of the camp in the morning. After we cleaned him(thank goodness we had lots of water and dog shampoo) we went to bed only to hear barking of stray dogs. The next morning we kept our dogs on a tight leash and were in disarray with the amount of garbage and trash around the camping area. Overall don’t stay here unless you absolutely have to. The road in is Gravel and.05 miles from a paved road. Russell Sage WMA is open Year round. There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 days at Russell Sage WMA.

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  • Cheri H.
    Jan. 15, 2022

    Cheniere Lake Park

    Very pretty and quiet location

    Very convenient to I-20. Approximately 3 miles south of the interstate but you feel like you are a world away. Some of the campsites are very pretty overlooking the lake and the cypress trees. The scenery is unique and beautiful. Great if you’re attending a function at the lodge. Literally steps away from the event location. Nice playground for the children. Sheriff’s department is nearby and they patrol frequently so you feel very safe. You can hear the firing range in the distance. All in all a nice experience. Very easy to access I20. Also convenient to a Pilot Travel Center and a propane place both on the right if you take the Well Road exit off the interstate to get here.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 2, 2023

    Ouachita RV Park

    Ok for overnight

    Nothing fancy, but good for an overnight. Clean and seems safe. Right on I20, so expectable highway noise. Looks to be quite a few long term folks here but RVs are nice. Grassy spots. No tables, just hook ups. Cute playground. While there is a shower chair in the bath house, facilities are not wheelchair/ADA accessible as there is a 4” concrete step to access bathroom. Lots of bugs (gnats and mosquitos) but this IS Louisiana, so that is to be expected. Nice lake next door, looks good for fishing and probably where the biting bugs are coming from, lol. Would stay here again for just one night of passing thru.

  • Kristi D.
    Dec. 9, 2023

    Bayou Boeuf RV Park

    Nice owners!!!

    Super nice owners! Dwayne was very accommodating...good price for full hookup.Quiet and convenient campground.

    15 mins from Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge if you want somewhere to hike and walk around. Some delicious restaurants around for some Louisiana cuisine. We enjoyed our stay.

    Level spot. Cell phone service and bathroom with shower available.

  • KJ G.
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Lincoln Parish Park

    Beautiful convienent

    Easy $25 for one night while traveling through west coast to east coast to relocate. We were doing hotel camping every other and this is one we decided on with its convenience to Walmart and many other food places. Ruston is also an adorable little downtown areas to explore and has that heart of Louisiana fill. It’s also close to west Monroe where Duck dynasty hometown so that was a fun plus to visit! We did stay in winter season with rain and cold. We have been tenting and enjoy being endured of all nature has so offer this has beautiful fishing hiking and a friendly camp host who was accommodating. They have wood for sale if needed. Water hookup ,electric hookup, showers bathrooms. Which we chose site 43 right next to the restroom house. I would love to come back when weather is better and we aren’t travel driving lagged to enjoy all it had to offer! You do receive a gate code when in person check in so if you book online see if you have received that too!

  • Cheri H.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Campground

    Not many trees

    Nice state park. Almost all the sites are very level. Water and electric hookups. Nice walking trails. Bathhouse and laundry facilities. Cabins on the water are really cool! They’re on stilts on the lake, not lakeside on the lake itself! Also they have lodged available. I am probably going back to this place soon. You can hear a train in the distance but it’s not super loud. The park beach, picnic area, marina and camp store are not in the campground but about two miles down the highway. Also in the area but not in the campground area itself are a wildlife park and a golf course.

  • Angela P.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Landry Vineyards Grape Escape RV Sites

    A fabulous overnight!

    We spent the night here in our 36-foot motorhome along with our two yellow Labs. From pulling up to the tasting room, where we were warmly greeted, to the wine we enjoyed on the patio, to the lovely evening outside, and our early start in the morning, everything was perfect!

    We did a wine tasting of six wines, then shared a bottle of Sangiovese and took a bottle of Mouvedre for the road. Emily was so helpful to me as I selected wines based on what we know we already like.

    Overlooking the vineyards -- what a beautiful view! And the grounds are excellent for walking dogs and admiring the scenery. We were very pleased with the setting and hospitality.

Guide to Columbia

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Columbia, Louisiana, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With a variety of campgrounds that welcome pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Tips for camping with dogs near Columbia

  • Ensure your dog is comfortable with the camping environment by taking them on short trips beforehand, especially to places like Riverton Lake Campground, where the peaceful riverside setting can help them acclimate.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, as amenities like showers and toilets may be limited at places such as Brad's Old Ferry Landing Campground & RV Park.
  • Keep your dog leashed and clean up after them to maintain the natural beauty of spots like Louisiana Herbs on Breston Plantation, which offers a serene environment for both you and your pet.

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