Best Tent Camping near Fort Polk, LA

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Best Tent Sites Near Fort Polk, Louisiana (11)

    Danny H.'s photo of tent camping at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District near Fort Polk, LA

    1. Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    53 Saves
    Fort Polk, Louisiana

    The Hunter Camp is a very primitive camping area in the middle of the forest. There is a camping loop area and a vault restroom facility and is centrally located near the Ouiska Chitto Trail. The Longleaf Scenic Area is also nearby with the Big Branch Trail running right next to the camp.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    N I.'s photo of tent camping at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, LA

    2. Indian Creek Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    79 Photos
    135 Saves
    Woodworth, Louisiana

    Within the Alexander State Forest lies the Indian Creek Recreation Area located between I-49 and US Hwy 165 in central Rapides Parish. This sprawling area encompasses 100 acres of developed recreation facilities, 250 acres of primitive camping area, and the 2,250 acre Indian Creek Lake. The recreation area contains over 100 campsites with water and electricity. Other amenities include 3 beach areas, 5 bathrooms across the main park, laundry facilities, playground equipment, handicap parking, boat launch, wi-fi (in RV area) and a covered pavilion for rental. There are trails available for scouting out the various plant and tree species and abundant wildlife. This area is also home to the red-cockaded woodpecker. Trees marked with white paint indicate the homes of the endangered woodpecker.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $16 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed near Gorum, LA

    3. Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

    7 Reviews
    40 Photos
    88 Saves
    Gorum, Louisiana

    The campground and day-use area are temporarily closed for construction to stabilize the banks of the Bayou.

    Visitors to the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex can enjoy scenic views of the rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old growth hardwood and pine which gives this out-of-the-way recreation area such a wonderful setting for visitors. Hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and just relaxing are all popular activities enjoyed here.

    Kisatchie Bayou Campground is a primitive walk-in camping atmosphere with 17 walk-in sites and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area. Tent pads, barbeque pits, and lantern posts are at each campsite. Trash receptacles and restrooms are available, but visitors should be aware that there is NO WATER AVAILABLE at this campground. This complex is a designated fee area.

    At the Day Use Area, there are vault restroom facilities, trash receptacles, picnic tables and fire rings. There are access steps to the bank of the bayou which allows canoe users to unload from the lower parking lot to the waters edge. Fishing is a very popular activity at Kisatchie Bayou with the possibility of hooking a bass, perch, sunfish, or catfish.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $2 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Coyote Camp near Cloutierville, LA

    4. Coyote Camp

    8 Reviews
    23 Photos
    78 Saves
    Cloutierville, Louisiana

    Visitors to Coyote Camp can enjoy an out-of-the-way camping area within the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. Although this camp is a designated hunter's camp, it can be utilized year around by general forest visitors. Very primitive site with limited facilities. There is OHV access to the Sandstone Trail.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Enduro Complex near Pitkin, LA

    5. Enduro Complex

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    8 Saves
    Pitkin, Louisiana

    The Enduro camp has vaulted restrooms. There are no trash receptacles so please bring out what you bring in. There is no water available at this site so be sure to bring plenty of your own.

    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Trash
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Red Bluff Camp near Provencal, LA

    6. Red Bluff Camp

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    28 Saves
    Provencal, Louisiana

    Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent type camping facility which users must hike in 1/4 mile from the parking area to get to the Kisatchie Bayou shore. General camping, no water available, vault toilets, and trash receptacles.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Keith R.'s photo of tent camping at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Valentine Lake South Shore near Gardner, LA

    7. Valentine Lake South Shore

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    11 Saves
    Gardner, Louisiana
    • Tents
    • Showers
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use near Bentley, LA

    8. Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    20 Saves
    Bentley, Louisiana

    There is an assortment of recreational opportunities within the Stuart Lake Recreation Complex including fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and much more. Situated on a beautiful 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-hardwood forest, this area provides outdoor recreational opportunities for camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and nature study. The day use facility includes flush toilets, paved parking, a fishing pier, shore fishing, a swimming beach, picnic tables and barbeque pits. The group use facility is located up the hill from the day use area and the swimming beach. It is equipped with a covered picnic shelter, a large party barbeque pit, trash bins, restrooms, and access to day use facilities including the lake. Group use area facilites include: restrooms, gravel parking, extra large barbeque pit, trash bins, large covered picnic shelter, and access to the day use facilities and lake. The Stuart Nature Trail and the Glenn Emery hiking and biking trail both be accessed here. The Stuart Lake Campground is a primitive campground with 8 sites that was renovated in 2009. General facilities also include drinking water, restrooms, and an open-air amphitheater. Trash disposal available.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $5 - $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Longville Lake Park near Lake Charles, LA
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R near Jasper, TX

    10. Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R

    1 Review
    11 Photos
    14 Saves
    Jasper, Texas

    21.56 acre homestead in the Piney Woods of Deep East Texas that you will have the freedom to explore, hike, bike, and camp on without pesky campground neighbors breathing down your neck! Our grounds are maintained much like public lands would be. We don't want to feel like a campground- we strive to maintain the integrity of being out in nature- there's plenty of"campgrounds". We will limit the number of reservations to always ensure that hidden spot in the woods feel when you stay with us! Each campsite will receive a fire ring and portable camp toilet system. We do offer an outdoor hot/cold shower for our guests. You're encouraged to bring your fishing gear as there multiple opportunities at the areas famous fishing holes including Lake Livingston, Lake Conroe, and Lake Sam Rayburn- just to name a few! If you are a mountain biker- feel free to bring your setup! We would encourage help in designing a great ride through course! Hiker- we have you covered there as well! Bring your horses and enjoy riding on our property- we dont have stalls or a barn for them, but you are welcome to graze them for hours and ride them freely on our land. ATV's are welcome to be used on our property so long as our property and other guests are respected. We will be building this campground as we go, using input from our guests! We offer loyalty bonuses, too! Due to having no paved roads- 4WD currently recommended. Children and well behaved furry family friends are welcome to join us. We do have livestock you are welcome to interact with including pigs, roosters, miniature horses and more as we are also a farm animal rescue and sanctuary. The park as a whole will be under constant growth and expansion. As a result, prices will evolve as amenities are added.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $15 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Fort Polk, Louisiana

240 Reviews of 11 Fort Polk Campgrounds


  • Slot Min D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Feb. 9, 2025

    Mid Lake Campground

    Review of Mid Lake Campground

    Mid Lake Campground, located near Milam, Texas, is a well-equipped and scenic destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overlooking the stunning Toledo Bend Lake, this campground offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it ideal for both short getaways and extended stays. With 33 campsites, many featuring electric hookups and picnic tables, it caters to both tent campers and RV travelers alike. One of the standout features of Mid Lake Campground is its lakefront access, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. Visitors can take advantage of the fishing pier, boat slips, and kayak rentals, making it a prime location for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts. For those looking to relax, the swimming platform and picnic areas offer a tranquil setting to enjoy the natural beauty of the lake. Guests frequently praise the well-maintained facilities, including clean showers and toilets, as well as the convenience store on-site, which stocks essential supplies, snacks, and fishing bait. The campground also allows fires, adding to the classic camping experience with fire pits for roasting marshmallows and enjoying evenings under the stars. For a break from outdoor activities, visitors can explore the nearby Sabine National Forest or check out the NASA museum for a unique local experience. With free WiFi, pet-friendly policies, and spacious RV pull-through sites with full hookups, Mid Lake Campground offers both relaxation and adventure for all types of campers. Whether you're an avid fisherman, a nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat, Mid Lake Campground delivers a memorable camping experience with breathtaking views and top-notch amenities.

  • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dogwood Camp
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Dogwood Camp

    Ok campground but free

    Wooded and close to road with traffic all night. Bathroom with flush toilet and cold water hand sink but not supplied and not swept. Water faucets and trash receptacle available. Verizon 2 bars and no problem. I would not make a special trip but if going by would stay again. It’s free however!!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunter's Camp
    Dec. 11, 2024

    Hunter's Camp

    Quiet spot in the Pine Trees

    Nice disbursed site. Map shows a camping loop that appears to have been abandoned by the Forest Service. It had a dead hog blocking the loop. This loop is about 150 yards from the vaulted toilet and garbage receptacle.

    There is another loop adjacent to the toilet and garbage that appears to have disbursed camping spots with places where fires were made.

    The camping area is open to the sky and has yellow pines that create random shade. Great place to charge with solar panels on a sunny day.

    The only other camper is a crazy dude on the old camping loop by the dead pig.

  • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Colfax Recreation Area RV Park & Campground
    Dec. 4, 2024

    Colfax Recreation Area RV Park & Campground

    Nice spot with great access

    This is a quiet park right on the Red River. Sunsets are amazing over the river. The facilities are well maintained and clean. The sites are spaced nicely and tucked into the trees. All spots are full hookup and 50 amp service. The water pressure is a little low, but sufficient. The only drawback is there is a large warehouse next door that is very well lit all night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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    Oct. 26, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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    Oct. 26, 2024

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

    Peaceful Retreat at Mid Lake Campground

    Mid Lake Campground in Milam, Texas, is a great spot for outdoor lovers. With 33 campsites, lake views, and clean facilities, it’s ideal for tent campers and RVs. Visitors love the fishing pier, swimming platform, and the convenience store stocked with essentials. The peaceful atmosphere and campfire-friendly sites make it a relaxing retreat, perfect for a weekend or longer stay.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Oct. 18, 2024

    San Miguel Park - SRA

    Nice

    This campground is known for its beautiful views right on the lake, making it a perfect backdrop for your camping adventures. Solar Visitors have raved about the amenities, including electric hookups and clean shower facilities, which make for a comfortable stay.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Lotus Camp

    Nice

    This camp is a short distance from the highway,  Solar There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Pecan Acres RV Park
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Pecan Acres RV Park

    Nice

    The sites all look fairly level, and the property was well maintained. Area Code Like most rv parks in the area, this one has a number of long term residents, but this one was a little bigger and nicer than most I saw.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Indian Mounds Recreation Area

    Nice

     Visitors can hike to the mounds for which the area was named. Area Code Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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    Oct. 8, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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Guide to Fort Polk

Tent camping near Fort Polk, Louisiana offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the tranquility of the Kisatchie National Forest. With a variety of campgrounds available, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and unwind.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District, you'll find basic amenities like vault toilets and a peaceful environment, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
  • Coyote Camp offers clean pit toilets and a spacious area for tent camping, making it a well-reviewed choice for families and groups.
  • Red Bluff Camp features a short walk-in distance and a pit toilet, providing a secluded experience for those seeking a primitive camping adventure.

Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts

  • The hiking trails near Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District are ideal for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding, allowing you to explore the beautiful surroundings.
  • Enduro Complex boasts miles of trails for OHV, horse riding, and hiking, making it a great spot for adventure seekers.
  • The scenic views and wildlife at Valentine Lake South Shore provide a perfect backdrop for canoeing and fishing, enhancing your camping experience.

Tips for tent camping near Fort Polk

  • Be prepared for basic facilities at Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District, as there are no showers or drinking water available, so pack accordingly.
  • When visiting Coyote Camp, remember to bring your own water and trash bags, as there are no water hookups or trash pickup services.
  • For a peaceful retreat, consider camping at Red Bluff Camp, where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while being mindful of the wildlife in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fort Polk, LA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fort Polk, LA is Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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    TheDyrt.com has all 11 tent camping locations near Fort Polk, LA, with real photos and reviews from campers.