Best Glamping near Forest Hill, LA

North Campground and South Campground at Chicot State Park house the primary glamping options near Forest Hill, Louisiana. These locations combine rustic environments with upgraded comfort features across their 6,400-acre property. The North Campground provides glamping accommodations with electricity, water hookups, and modern bathroom facilities including individual showers. Some glamping sites feature wooden decks that extend living space, offering views of Chicot Lake and the surrounding bayou landscape. The grounds include full bathroom facilities with hot showers, water hookups, and electricity for climate control. As one camper noted, "The cabins looked great from the outside and are located right on the lake, providing a perfect balance of comfort and natural beauty."

Hiking trails wind throughout the park property, with a notable loop trail system considered one of the longest in Louisiana. Chicot State Park glamping accommodations provide direct access to fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the 2,000-acre lake, with boat rentals available on-site. A fishing pier extends into the lake, offering prime spots for catching regional fish species. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with visitors regularly spotting alligators, particularly near the boat ramps and waterways. The park maintains an arboretum with exhibits highlighting local flora and fauna, accessible via well-marked walking paths. A recent visitor mentioned, "We enjoyed the free Louisiana State Arboretum onsite with its great visitor center, fantastic exhibits and nice hiking trails." For families, a splash pad offers additional recreation during warmer months, complementing the natural water activities available throughout the park.

Best Glamping Sites Near Forest Hill, Louisiana (5)

    1. South Campground — Chicot State Park

    25 Reviews
    Ville Platte, LA
    23 miles
    Website

    "This was a quiet spot surrounded by woods but near the super clean bathroom! There was a fire pit, grill and picnic table for use! Day 2 we rented a boat and paddled out for some fishing."

    "Take the time to drive around to the East Landing in the evening before sunset. It has one of the prettiest views of Chicot Lake. Also drive down to the South Fishing Pier below the South Campground."

    2. North Campground — Chicot State Park

    10 Reviews
    Turkey Creek, LA
    21 miles
    Website

    $33 / night

    "Beautiful/secluded bayou campground. Was very clean, secure and had wiFi. Friendly staff and beautiful sites. Highly recommend. Bathrooms were also very clean!"

    "There are miles of beautiful hiking trails, but beware of snakes! The bathrooms were recently updated so they were really nice. Also the laundry facilities were clean!"

    3. Lakeview Park

    5 Reviews
    Eunice, LA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (337) 457-2881

    "The site behind and on the right are very close. (Since we were here for a nearby softball tournament, it was ok.) Site was full hookup for 30 amp only."

    "Always a worker around to help! We made friends with everyone! Love this gem!"

    4. Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    11 Reviews
    Gorum, LA
    43 miles
    Website

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District, this campground is great. This section of National Forest is home to over 30 miles of nature trails."

    "Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. You can set up shop around an old fire pit or make one of your own."

    5. Colfax RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Boyce, LA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 627-2640

    $32 / night

    "The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees. Some sites have tent pads, but not all. They all have picnic tables and fire pits."

    "Large sites with grill, fire pit, and picnic table."

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  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    "Ranger Review: INNO Aero Light 2 (2 bike) at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation.."

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW:

    Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District, this campground is great. This section of National Forest is home to over 30 miles of nature trails. The trails are for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off road vehicle riding. This campground is just steps away from the bayou where you can launch a canoe or kayak depending on the water level. Fishing and swimming are great pastimes here. The site has a grassy area and fire pit. There are vault toilets and NO WATER so be prepared for that. The day use area offers picnic tables, fire pits and grills. There are 2 different sites for camping on either side of the day use area. The day use area has a lot of local traffic but we did not encounter a lot of overnight campers. It is very secluded and the sound of the bayou is serene. There are lots of wildlife sounds at night but we didn't see anything more than a squirrel. We loved our stay here. We hiked, biked, and relaxed in the low waters of the bayou.

    NOTE - Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex Camping/Day Use is the same area as Kisatchie Bayou Campground

    PRODUCT REVIEW:

    As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I tested the INNO Aero Light 2 (2 bike) hitch rack.

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    This bike rack made our trip so easy. It was easy to set up, easy to install (my 8 yr old did it). The simple hitch design slides right into a standard 2" hitch receiver or can be adjusted to 1 1/4". The screw bolt came with it along with a wrench for tightening on the receiver. We easily secured 2 bikes to the rack. Bike weight needs to be less than 33 lbs., have a top tube and a seat tube. Frame size 1/2" - 2 1/4". We loved this rack for its sturdiness and lightweightedness. It traveled great, we drove with the rack on my SUV for over 300 miles and we never had any problems. A great feature is the easy fold down option to allow access to the back of the car. This rack also features great locking mechanisms. You can lock the rack at the hitch as well as lock the built in strap around the bikes. As our little one grows and his bike gets bigger, we will definitely get a larger INNO rack to carry all the bikes. For now, the 2 bike rack is working great.

    Pros: lightweight, easy install, easy fold down feature, great locking mechanisms.

    Cons: None

  • Ali C.
    Apr. 17, 2019

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Wooded, quiet, convenient, amazing

    This was a quiet spot surrounded by woods but near the super clean bathroom! There was a fire pit, grill and picnic table for use! Day 2 we rented a boat and paddled out for some fishing. The process was seamless and the staff friendly. The fishing pier was amazing and the kids loved how far out it went. Overall a great experience.

  • D
    Dec. 11, 2021

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Great State Park

    Chicot State Park is wonderful and well maintained. We had a wonderful weekend stay, and the weather was perfect. Take the time to drive around to the East Landing in the evening before sunset. It has one of the prettiest views of Chicot Lake. Also drive down to the South Fishing Pier below the South Campground. It has a long pier that goes out into the lake. My son spent a lot of time at the splash pad. Be sure to visit the free La. State Arboretum onsite. It has a great visitor center with some fantastic exhibits and nice hiking trails. 

    Stayed in campsite#84. It has a nice deck with picnic table. BBQ grill and fire pit are on the other side of the RV spot. Even though it is in the front, it is actually quite secluded with woods all around. Nearest neighbor was at least 40-50 ft. Away. My son could easily walk or ride his bike to the splash pad. Both AT&T and Verizon had poor signal(1 bar each). Was able to connect to the free park Wi-Fi. It was slow, but I could send text messages and make the occasional phone call. Wasn't a big deal, because I came here to camp and get unplugged. We camped at Chicot State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • W
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    Family Fun

    Picnic tables and grills available. Swimming, camping, hiking, and canoeing can all be done here. Toilets but no running water. great area to spend the day and swim!

  • Tyler B.
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Kisatchie Bayou Complex

    Backbone Trail

    Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. You can set up shop around an old fire pit or make one of your own. I chose the latter. The backbone trail has to be the prettiest trail in the state of Louisiana. It's really the only place in the state to experience actual hills. It reached 23 degrees at night which was one of the coldest temperatures recorded in the state this year. A must do!

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Colfax RV Park

    Fishing in the Red River

    This RV campground allows tents (at RV prices). The sites are big with full hookups. There is a nice playground for the kids as well as a nice shower house. The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees. Some sites have tent pads, but not all. They all have picnic tables and fire pits. It is a nice friendly campground with lots of boats and fisherman. You can make reservations or first come first serve. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

    The park has a nice free day use boat launch as well as a floating dock with a fish cleaning station. The park is very clean and does not smell fishy. Really nice place, but at $32 a night, it was a little steep for me.

    There is a security gate for after hours access. Comfort stations at boat launch and camping area. There is a wash house with washer, dryer and showers (heated and cooled). There are 2 picnic shelters with 6 picnic tables in each.

  • Aaron D.
    Jul. 17, 2022

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Tall Trees and Nice Trails

    We stayed at campsite 91. It was very well shaded and the deck attached to it provided a very nice seating area. There weren't a ton of horse flies at the campsite itself, but they were bad on a few of the trails. Bathrooms were decent but smelled of cleaning products. It was a quiet area and the park has a lot to offer. Highly recommend checking out the Arboretum and the trails near it.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Colfax RV Park

    Summer 2022

    Very clean and quiet park. Large sites with grill, fire pit, and picnic table.

  • F
    Mar. 18, 2019

    South Campground — Chicot State Park

    Great Campground

    We went camping in a tent this weekend at the park and really enjoyed it. We stayed at the south landing camping area in loop A. If you plan on camping in a tent I recommend the spots in loop A and most in loop D. B and C are more for RVs but you could still set up there, those two loops are more open and the spots are closer. Loops A and D are a little more spread out and have trees between some spots. The main bathroom was in good shape and had heat. Trash was picked up every morning by the park. Our spot had a fire ring, water , and electricity. The park allows you to use dead tree limbs for firewood. One thing to know about spots on loop A near the comfort station is that there’s a treatment plant in the center that kicks on every once in a while and makes a good bit of noise at night when the motor runs. It helped put me to sleep but it might bother others. Also theres no cell signal except in one or two random spots of the campground but it was nice to unplug for a weekend . We really enjoyed this campground and park though and will definitely be back .


Guide to Forest Hill

Chicot State Park offers primary glamping accommodations near Forest Hill, Louisiana within a 6,400-acre property featuring a 2,000-acre lake. The park maintains two distinct camping areas—North Campground and South Campground—which provide varying levels of amenities and accessibility. Wildlife viewing extends beyond alligators to include numerous bird species, armadillos, and snakes. Seasonal considerations impact site selection with summer months requiring advance planning due to higher occupancy rates.

What to do

Hiking the Backbone Trail: Kisatchie National Forest features the Backbone Trail, a challenging 10-mile route with primitive camping options. According to Tyler B., "The backbone trail has to be the prettiest trail in the state of Louisiana. It's really the only place in the state to experience actual hills."

Mountain biking on forest trails: Trails throughout Chicot State Park accommodate riders of various skill levels. One visitor noted, "Great place to go. very natural and wooded. lots of sights to see. wonderful trails, lots of hiking. good place for bike rides. lots of wildlife."

Fishing from dedicated piers: The fishing opportunities extend beyond shore fishing to dedicated structures. At Colfax RV Park, "The park has a nice free day use boat launch as well as a floating dock with a fish cleaning station. The park is very clean and does not smell fishy."

Wildlife spotting: Regional campsites offer opportunities to observe native species. A camper at Chicot State Park reported, "Saw some big gators especially by the boat ramp," while another mentioned "Miles of beautiful hiking trails, but beware of snakes!"

What campers like

Spacious, well-maintained sites: Campsites in the region typically include standard amenities. At Lakeview Park, "The site was gravel and grass, pretty level. Our camper is 27 ft and it fit nicely, though larger ones would have problems. The site was full hookup for 30 amp only."

Modern bathroom facilities: Upgraded restrooms enhance the glamping experience. According to a North Campground visitor, "Campground has bath house with individual showers. 30 amp hookups."

Access to water recreation: Regional water features provide recreational options beyond fishing. A visitor to Kisatchie Bayou Complex noted, "This campground is just steps away from the bayou where you can launch a canoe or kayak depending on the water level. Fishing and swimming are great pastimes here."

Cultural activities: Local events add to the camping experience. At Lakeview Park, campers enjoy "Barn dances on a lot of weekends with live bands. Fun little place. Lots of perks during the summer."

What you should know

Wildlife precautions: Local wildlife requires awareness. A South Campground visitor cautioned, "Negatives are the wasps, ticks, and chiggers."

Site limitations: Campsite configurations vary across facilities. At South Campground — Chicot State Park, some campers note, "Camp sites are a little close, especially because we usually go to tent only sections."

Water restrictions: Some recreation areas limit swimming access. One visitor observed, "No swimming allowed here. There is some alligators in the water."

Weather considerations: Louisiana's climate affects camping comfort. For winter visitors to Kisatchie, temperatures can drop significantly: "It reached 23 degrees at night which was one of the coldest temperatures recorded in the state this year."

Reservation timing: Popular glamping destinations near Forest Hill fill quickly during peak seasons. Many visitors recommend booking weekday stays when "there were almost no other campers there so it helps to go in the middle of the week."

Tips for camping with families

Playground accessibility: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. Lakeview Park includes "a fishing pond, a swimming pond with inflatables, playground, store, and a dance/concert barn with live music."

Cultural activities: Family-oriented events occur throughout the year. One camper shared, "We've not been during the summer, but we loved our kids' Mardi Gras weekend here. Lots of cultural fun and activities for kids and family."

Water recreation options: Dedicated swimming areas accommodate different ages. At Kisatchie Bayou, "The Bayou Campground has a stream with a beach. Toilets are available by the parking lot, but no sinks. Bring extra toilet paper just in case they run out."

Splash pads for summer months: Heat relief options exist beyond natural water bodies. South Campground at Chicot State Park offers "fishing, canoeing and hiking trails are available as well as splash pad for the kids."

Tips from RVers

Hookup placement: RV site configurations require planning. At Lakeview Park, campers advise, "Be sure to bring extra sewer hose, the sewer is a far reach!"

Size considerations: Some campgrounds limit larger rigs. While some parks accommodate big rigs, others note that "Our camper is 27 ft and it fit nicely, though larger ones would have problems."

Dump station access: Full-service facilities vary by location. Colfax RV Park offers "large sites with full hookups" and maintains "a wash house with washer, dryer and showers (heated and cooled)."

Security features: Campground security measures enhance RV camping comfort. Many locations provide "a security gate for after hours access" and report "quite with friendly park rangers."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Forest Hill, LA is South Campground — Chicot State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 25 reviews.

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