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Best Tent Camping near Cullen, LA

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Tent campsites near Cullen, Louisiana offer several established options within 30 miles. Ivan Lake provides primitive tent camping with some basic amenities, while Teague Lake Primitive provides more rustic sites for tent camping in the Springhill area. Wenks Landing Recreation Area in the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area also accommodates tent campers with slightly better facilities, earning positive reviews from visitors seeking a more natural camping experience.

Most tent camping locations in this region of Louisiana feature minimal amenities, making them suitable for self-sufficient campers. At Ivan Lake, tent sites include picnic tables, vault toilets, and trash collection, but no drinking water or electric hookups. Fire rings are available at some locations, but campers should check for seasonal fire restrictions. Primitive tent areas like Highway 157 and Teague Lake lack most basic services. Campers should bring adequate water supplies, as potable water access is limited or nonexistent at many sites. The terrain typically consists of natural, level ground with limited site preparation.

The tent camping experience in this region provides opportunities for fishing, wildlife observation, and quiet recreation. Wenks Landing Recreation Area includes flush toilets, running water, and a boat ramp, making it more accommodating for tent campers who prefer a few comforts. Sites at Ivan Lake accommodate walk-in tent camping with more secluded options. A visitor to Wenks Landing described it as "deserted, buggy, but nice," noting they "didn't see a single soul" during their stay. Earl Williamson Park, though farther from Cullen, offers more amenities for tent campers with lakefront sites that provide "an amazing sunset view of Caddo Lake" according to recent reviews.

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232 Reviews of 16 Cullen 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.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 4, 2025

    Corney Lake South Shore Campground

    Wooded, Lake Views

    Old campground along pretty lake in a national forest. Clean; the grounds are well maintained. The campground is confusing. Campsites are not marked. Looks like it was initially developed as a tent campground. There are shared vehicle parking pads; sites are not actually next to these - need to walkin a little. RV campers can probably park on the parking pads and walk to nearby picnic tables. Some sites have metal fire rings and lantern poles near picnic tables. Otherwise, it appears that previous campers had open campfires. Hammock camping is possible in a few areas. Clean his/hers vault toilet with tp and hand sanitizer. Water pumps scattered throughout campground; water was turned on duirng my stay. Sites in the middle of the campground are level; others slope down a little toward the lake. Sites are grass surfaces. No tent pads. No RV driveways to individual sites. Quiet, peaceful. No fee. Day Use area with fishing pier nearby. Partial shade; solar charging and Starlink access may be a challenge. Sporadic AT&T and T-Mobile service. Overall, this is a nice campground. I was the only camper during the nights I camped hare. A local resident stopped by to check up on me.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2021

    Corney Lake South Shore Campground

    Dejected & Rejected

    FEE: FREE 

    FCFS 

    318-473-7160 

    This is a primitive campground with NO AMENITIES. There is a very small turn around at the end. There is a fire ring and suppose to be a picnic table and lantern pole that we did not find. Along the way you will pass the trailhead for the Wild Azalea Trail. A beautiful spot that is rather wild with wonderful lake views. The track in becomes just that"a track." No trash, no pit toilet, no water. You can find trash and a toilet near the South Shore boat launch. There is a trashed travel trailer that is continues to take abuse. Gives this primitive site into a trash dump. Wish is that it be remove ASAP 

    LNT 

    AIS 

    BTYFI 

    Travel safe

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • G
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Piney Point

    Clean campground

    Clean campground with decent sized sites. Only a handful are 50 amp, which we were fortunate to get. The park isn’t very large (about 50 sites). Exterior sites have more space between them than interior sites. Lots of people pulling their boats up to the shoreline and docking there. Lots of shade. Nice little campground, but because of the size, don’t expect to be “away from it all.” Nice playground for those with kids. Rocky Point campground (also COE) is just around the corner. Only cons (not the park, but camping etiquette): I have noticed a lot of folks not adhering to the “pets on leash” rule, and people also don’t seem to mind walking through others’ campsites. Beautiful trees, water is nice, and the campground is close to town if you need to run out for supplies. Will definitely camp here again.

  • Cultivating Fire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2022

    Corney Lake South Shore Campground

    Shaded lakeside view

    Quiet spot with heavy tree cover - don’t expect good Solar charging or satellite. Fantastic lakeside views, especially in the morning. Water hook ups next to most spots and primitive toilets in the middle of the camp area.

    Paved roads and semi level RV spots - great spot to stop for a few days!

Guide to Cullen

Tent camping near Cullen, Louisiana offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities. With several well-reviewed options, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and enjoy the great outdoors.

Some prices for tent camping range from $12 to $0

  • At Wenks Landing Recreation Area, you can enjoy a night of camping for just $12, making it an affordable choice for budget-conscious campers.
  • Ivan Lake offers a great camping experience with no worries or problems, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.
  • For a primitive experience, Teague Lake Primitive is available at no cost, ideal for those who want to rough it a bit.

Tips for tent camping near Cullen

  • When camping at Wenks Landing Recreation Area, opt for sites 1-5 for the best flat spots suitable for tent camping.
  • Be prepared for bugs, especially in early spring, and consider bringing firewood to keep them at bay while enjoying a campfire at Ivan Lake.
  • If you’re looking for a more secluded experience, choose a less popular site at Teague Lake Primitive to enjoy peace and quiet.

Local activities to enjoy while tent camping

  • Fishing and boating are popular activities at Wenks Landing Recreation Area, thanks to its convenient boat ramp.
  • Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant nature and wildlife sightings at Ivan Lake, making it a great spot for birdwatching and exploring.
  • For those who enjoy hunting, Teague Lake Primitive is a favored location among hunters, providing access to nearby hunting grounds.

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