Best Glamping near Fairbanks, LA

Chemin-A-Haut State Park and Jimmie Davis State Park Campground offer distinctive glamping accommodations across northern Louisiana. Visitors can experience modernized outdoor stays in canvas structures and climate-controlled yurts with full amenities. The glamping sites feature comfortable beds with quality linens, electricity, and convenient access to clean bathroom facilities with hot showers. "Really nice like a resort. Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms," noted one visitor about Lake D'Arbonne State Park, which has recently added TentRR glamping on wooden platforms. These elevated canvas accommodations provide a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort while maintaining proximity to natural surroundings.

The glamping destinations connect guests directly with Louisiana's natural beauty while providing premium comfort. Paddle the scenic Chemin-A-Haut Creek past 1000-year-old cypress trees or explore the extensive trail system at Lake D'Arbonne. Most sites include fishing piers, swimming areas, and hiking trails through forested landscapes. One reviewer highlighted, "We had a great time even with bad weather. Rained the entire weekend but we still had a blast on the trials and docks." Disc golf courses, tennis facilities, playgrounds, and group pavilions complement the experience. Sites remain open year-round with varying seasonal amenities. The camping pods and canvas structures maintain comfortable temperatures regardless of season, making glamping a viable option throughout Louisiana's changing weather conditions.

Best Glamping Sites Near Fairbanks, Louisiana (3)

    1. Chemin-A-Haut State Park

    13 Reviews
    Bastrop, LA
    21 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."

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

    12 Reviews
    Bernice, LA
    28 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."

    3. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Chatham, LA
    39 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Fairbanks, LA

37 Reviews of 3 Fairbanks Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Steve S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2021

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

    awesome park

    Really nice like a resort. Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms. Very nice sites and BEAUTIFUL cabins. Great piers on a very nice lake with big, beautiful cypress trees. Just a beautiful, hilly campground on a gorgeous lake.. Lots of trails. They have been doing some improvements such as cutting trees while we were there but an awesome park!

  • Allison N.
    Oct. 27, 2019

    Chemin-A-Haut State Park

    Amazing state park, sadly underfunded. Still worth a trip.

    Pretty state park, swimming pool during summer, gorgeous trails on an enchanting bayou, wooded back in slots with a camp host, not much to do in Bastrop but this park is a great attraction. No sewage but there is a dump station. There is also tent camping, cabins, and equestrian camping and trails but there have been budget cuts that prevent horse trail maintenance and road repairs, so you don’t know what you’ll get sometimes. The park has playgrounds and pavilions.


Guide to Fairbanks

Yurt camping near Fairbanks, Louisiana provides access to northern Louisiana's mixed pine-hardwood forests and waterways. State parks in this region sit at elevations between 100-300 feet above sea level, creating terrain with rolling hills unusual for Louisiana. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-60°F, while summer months regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity.

What to do

Hiking trail exploration: Chemin-A-Haut State Park features several trails through pine forests. "We went trail hiking but this was a little difficult as the walking trails aren't really maintained (the horse trails are maintained and clearly marked)," notes Zack M., highlighting the importance of checking trail conditions before setting out.

Paddle to ancient trees: Chemin-A-Haut State Park offers unique kayaking opportunities. "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 if you're going to do that since the water can also be too low," advises Taylor C.

Disc golf courses: Northern Louisiana state parks offer disc golf facilities for visitors seeking recreational activities beyond water sports. "Disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi," explains Cheri H. about the amenities at Lake D'Arbonne.

What campers like

Spacious, well-designed yurt sites: Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers premium lakefront camping. "4 lake front premium spots. We were lucky enough to have one. Piers are super nice," reports Bruce F., describing the sought-after waterfront locations.

Privacy despite proximity: Campers appreciate the balance of community and seclusion. "Campground is nice, nice & clean bathhouses, nice pool[closed due to pandemic]. Cabins looked nice, too. Just have to be careful what sight you book, because I almost never got my camper level in sight #21," shares Gary G. about his experience at Chemin-A-Haut.

Clean facilities: Jimmie Davis State Park Campground maintains high cleanliness standards. "Clean, well kept park. Has a nice splash pad and beach for kids. Also a couple parks and many hammocks. Has wifi, just not a good signal," reports Katina T., noting the family-friendly amenities.

What you should know

Seasonal water level changes: Water levels in creeks and lakes fluctuate significantly throughout the year. "Water has been high for a few months so its ugly and not so useable. There's supposed to be a route by canoe to old growth trees but water is too high," explains Pam G. about conditions at Chemin-A-Haut.

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies throughout the region. "Cellular service isn't great but they do have Wi-Fi. The RV camping area has a nice, new, and clean restroom and shower facility with coin-operated laundry," notes Heath H.

Budget impacts: State funding affects maintenance schedules. "Amazing state park, sadly underfunded. Still worth a trip. No sewage but there is a dump station. There is also tent camping, cabins, and equestrian camping and trails but there have been budget cuts that prevent horse trail maintenance and road repairs," reports Allison N.

Tips for camping with families

Bring water toys: Caney Lake at Jimmie Davis State Park offers water-based recreation for children. "This campground is wonderful clean grounds nice shower facility well lit. Beautiful lake with splash pad and park for the kids to play nice beach area," shares Sherrie N.

Consider sand-based tent sites: Some campgrounds feature specially designed tent areas. "The park was very quiet and clean. The shower house and bathrooms were clean too. We camped in a tent and they have sand pits for the tents to sit in," explains Alayna J. about Lake D'Arbonne.

Plan indoor alternatives: Weather can change quickly. "It rained the entire weekend but we still had a blast on the trials and docks," reports James T. about enjoying Lake D'Arbonne despite poor weather conditions.

Tips from RVers

Check site leveling: Some RV sites require additional effort to level. "Just have to be careful what sight you book, because I almost never got my camper level in sight #21. All in all, I would make a return trip," advises Gary G. about Chemin-A-Haut State Park.

Prepare for limited sewer hookups: Not all parks offer full hookups at every site. "Only down side, no sewage hookup, only a dump station. Not a big deal for a weekend visit, but may be an inconvenience if it were a longer stay," notes Katina T. about Jimmie Davis State Park.

Large pads available: RV campers will find adequate space at most parks. "Beautiful park. Large concrete pads with fire pit and table. Laundry and wifi. Wifi worked well in c14," shares John R. about his stay during inclement weather at Jimmie Davis State Park.

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