Camping options near Ferriday, Louisiana include several parks with direct water access to lakes and rivers. Located in Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region at about 75 feet above sea level, the area experiences a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. Most campgrounds remain accessible year-round, though summer humidity levels frequently exceed 80% from June through September.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Bruin State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access with waterfront sites where you can dock boats directly at your campsite. "Sites 3,4,5 are oriented where you see the water when you open your door. We were in site 4. Sites 4 and 5 have a 25x10 foot deck extending from rv site-very nice," notes one camper.
Water recreation: Swimming and kayaking options abound at Lake Bruin State Park Campground, where facilities include a roped-off swimming area and splash pad. "If you want to swim and you love cypress trees, this is your spot. It's a small park with very clean bath houses... There is a beach/swimming hole but we also swam from out site #5," shares a visitor.
Casino entertainment: Paragon Casino Resort offers multiple entertainment options beyond gambling. "The casino has a shuttle service to take you back and forth to the casino and it runs all day and most of the night. The casino itself has a movie theater, spa, entertainment venues, an arcade for families, restaurants and a coffeehouse," explains one camper.
Historical exploration: Natchez State Park Campground provides convenient access to historical sites. "We enjoyed our stay for 3 nights. The campgrounds are tucked back in the wooded areas. You drive in from main highway and feel like you're in a tunnel of trees; temperature drops 5-10 degrees... Park is easy access to Natchez and surrounding historical sites."
What campers like
River views: River View RV Park & Resort offers unmatched Mississippi River vistas and walking opportunities. "Site 38 level, concrete parking pad surrounded by grass, pristine clean private 3 piece bathrooms, entire park well maintained, great concrete riverfront walkway," notes one visitor who appreciated the river access.
Natural surroundings: Waterfront camping at Lake Bruin provides a serene setting with mature trees. "Maybe the best campsite I've ever had. Worth renting a pontoon for a day!" exclaims one enthusiastic camper about their lakefront experience.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain clean bathrooms and showers. "The bath houses were super clean, all weekend. The park was full," reports one Lake Bruin camper, while another notes, "Pristine clean private 3 piece bathrooms" at River View RV Park.
Level sites: Natchez State Park Campground offers concrete pads in area B. "We were in Campground 'B'; nice area with some sites on the lake. Be careful selecting your site, some are uneven and the pad sets above ground level. Sites all have a grill and fire pit," advises one visitor.
What you should know
Off-season advantages: Fall camping offers good value. "Clean and friendly. Looks to be off season in Sept and was quiet. Would highly recommend. Rates were very reasonable this time of year," notes a September visitor to River View RV Park.
Road conditions: Some parks have rough access roads. "Currently, the main entrance to the park is under construction, so we were detoured about 7 miles around very bumpy backroads to an alternate entrance," warns a Natchez State Park visitor.
Reservation timing: Peak times at Lake Bruin State Park require advance planning. "Be aware water will be hard to come by in peak season," cautions one reviewer about the popularity of waterfront sites.
Bathroom availability: Paragon Casino Resort has limited restrooms in the campground area. "The only thing I didn't like was the lack of bathrooms in the park. There was only one in the office building. I like to rely on park bathrooms as much as possible. This place is designed for self-contained RV camping."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Natchez State Park offers playgrounds for children. "Nice campground with decent showers and bathrooms. Electric and water at every site. Nice playground by the lake," shares a family camper.
Swimming areas: Lake Bruin State Park Campground provides designated swimming zones. "Splash pad for a hit for the kids and so was the swim area. We enjoyed kayaking and the pier right out front. Loved the water in the lake," explains a family visitor.
Entertainment options: Families visiting Paragon Casino Resort can enjoy non-gambling activities. "My boys loved playing the basketball game in the arcade. The most amazing thing about the casino (since I am not a gambler) is their lobby. It has live alligators, fish and turtles in there."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For RV camping near Ferriday, Louisiana, choose sites carefully for levelness and views. "Almost all of the slots are pull throughs" at River View RV Park, while at Natchez State Park, "Several of the sites in B face the lake and nature trails which are beautiful."
Hookup details: RV campsites vary in hookup availability. "This is a very nice RV Park. It's big. Almost 150 sites, with water, sewer and 30/50 amp electric," explains a River View RV Park visitor, adding that "Internet was sporty. With this many Class A motorhomes and people streaming media the server can't keep up."
Spacing considerations: Space between sites varies significantly between parks. "Mostly pull through full hookup sites. Nice grass inbetween sites, lots of shade trees, but not all spots shady, concrete pads," notes a River View camper, while at Lake Bruin, "Sites on the lake are a little closer then we like but the water view was very nice. Off lake sites are spread out more."
