Best Equestrian Camping near Fort Polk, LA
Oak Camp Complex offers primitive equestrian campsites in the Kisatchie National Forest with specific accommodations for horses. The camp provides $5 per night camping with a 14-day limit. The grounds feature open areas suitable for horse trailers, adequate space for grazing, and access to multiuse trails. Vault toilets are available on site, but there is no water source for campers or horses. During non-hunting seasons, the campground remains relatively quiet and secluded, while becoming significantly busier during hunting season.
Kisatchie National Forest contains several designated horse trails connecting to these campsites. Oak Camp prohibits off-road vehicles to prevent horses from being spooked, creating a quieter environment for equestrians. The Clairborne Trail system requires a $5 access fee separate from camping fees. The campground accommodates both overnight horse campers and day-use riders with ample parking for horse trailers. Sites are relatively flat with mature tree cover providing shade. Trails through the forest offer miles of riding through pine and hardwood terrain. The grounds are well-maintained but can become muddy after rainfall. Campers should pack in all water needed for themselves and their horses, as no water sources are available at the campsite.
