Best Tent Camping near Haughton, LA
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Best Tent Sites Near Haughton, LA (10)
1. Earl Williamson Park
Blanchard, Louisiana5 Reviews•11 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Wenks Landing Recreation Area
Cullen, Louisiana2 Reviews•4 Photos•23 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$12 / night
4. Turtle Slide Campground
Minden, Louisiana1 Review•4 Photos•2 SavesThe Turtle Slide Campground is situated on the north end of Lower Caney Lake within the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. Turtle Slide Campground is situated near the spillway that splits the Upper and Lower Caney Lakes. The Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground with an adjoining spur. Trash disposal available.
- Tents
- Showers
- Drinking Water
6. South Abutment East
Be the first to review!Haughton, Louisiana•2 SavesSouth Abundant East Recreation Area has 12 campsites, all of which are primitive and contain a fire ring, grill, picnic table, lantern pole, and trash can. All campsites are shaded, and feel like they are nestled within the forest. All sites are within walking distance of the water and the life jacket loaner station at the boat ramp. Amenities at this recreation area include flush toilets, disc golf course, bike/hike trail, boat ramp and life jacket loaner station.
12 Tent sites with: -Firepit and Grill -Picnic Table -Lantern Hangar -Trash can
Facilities available for all campers: -Flush toilets -Potable water spigot
South Abutment East sits upstream of Bayou Bodcau Dam. The small quiet campground is a Class B campground, and is open year-round to visitors. Bodcau Creek and Reservoir provides fishing and boating opportunities, along with hiking/biking trails and other recreation. Bayou Bodcau is a large wildlife management area, and is very popular during hunting season for deer and other wild game.
Downtown Bossier City and Shreveport are only a 30-45 minute drive away, and have many opportunities for other interests such as museums and restaurants. Bodcau is well off the main travel roads, so traffic and other noise issues are of no concern.
The campground has no designated fee booth and is by-reservation-only, so all reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance or upon arrival; we recommend reserving prior to entering the campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$12 / night
7. Camp Quapaw
Tatum, Texas1 Review•4 Photos•5 SavesPrimitive camp site on the Quapaw Creek.
deer, pigs, beaver, otter, raccoons play around the camp area.
take a 20 minute hike down a trail through the vegetation and find a glade surrounded by a creek on three sides.
7 minutes from a gas station, 12 minutes from town with restaurants, movies, and a hospital.
slowly developing into a wilderness preserve.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Alcohol
$30 / night
9. Bucktail Camp Complex
Be the first to review!Homer, Louisiana•2 SavesVisitors to Middle Fork's Bucktail Camp and Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Both camps are designated hunter's camps which means they are only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-around and can be used by all visitors.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Haughton
164 Reviews of 10 Haughton Campgrounds
Betsy W.
Guide
Beaver Dam Campground
Great visit
Very clean. Staff above and beyond helpful and friendly. Showers hot and cleaned daily. Trash removed every morning from receptacles. Sites roomy. Only a few sites have access to lake. All sites tent to big rig friendly with electric and water. Cell service good.
- Betsy W.Guide
Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Outstanding
Beautiful and well kept. Bathrooms smelled great and clean. Shower hot and clean but needed a shower head and a touch up of paint. Bank fishing is good. Trails, a few exercise equipment, playground, and friendly hosts makes for a wonderful experience. Concrete pads, electric, water, grills, and fire pits all well maintained. Cell service operational but not top notch. Site 8 and 17 best for tents. Definitely would stay again.
Kara S.Guide
Caddo Lake State Park Campground
Pretty but loud
The facilities were great. Clean and well kept. The site that we stayed at (#34) was too close to the main road and the noise from the cars was so loud, which led to an awful nights sleep. Also there was a cat (seemed like a camp cat) that roamed around all night and that freaked out my dog. The lake itself was fantastic and otherworldly. Absolutely beautiful in early November. Definitely gonna visit again but will not camp here.
- RRich J.Guide
Beaver Dam Campground
Awesome CG
Loved this camp ground. Big spacious spot with hookups and several close to Caney lake. They pulled a ten foot alligator out of there so my morning swim was a little faster than usual. Showers and toilets were older but clean and functional. Definitely on our list if we’re passing close in the future.
- SShawnGuide
Caddo Lake State Park Campground
Nice campground
Peaceful at night. Fairly private sites. Beautiful bayou.
Stacy H.
TravelerCaddo Lake State Park Campground
Incredible location!
I've never seen anything so unique and beautiful as Caddo Lake!! Like being in a movie! The State Park campground is immaculate, staff and hosts are super friendly. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, walking/hiking trails, awesome! Nearby historical town of Jefferson was a quaint day trip or artists, shops and eateries. What a trip! Can't wait to revisit Caddo Lake and all its beauty!
Explorer
Scout
Earl Williamson Park
Lake side and affordable
Right on the lake in town Park , cash only and no reservations but can call camp host to see if a spot is open. Park has swimming, boat launch, disc golf, corn hole and much more highly recommend . Only $12 a night cash only,2 week max
Cindy S.
Ranger
Lake Claiborne State Park Campground
Wonderful getaway place
This place was quiet and very peaceful. We had our own fishing pier at our site. The bathroom were big and clean. Had A/C and the water was extremely hot.
- BBrianaTraveler
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area
Will add to my favorites list
I’ve been to A LOT of parks all over the U.S. I was passing through the area and my Roadtrippers app suggested this park. I love state parks and this one did not disappoint. I came through when it was raining (7/25/24) with no reservation and needed a place to recover and rest for the night. That wasn’t a problem at all. The staff were friendly and accommodating and there is hardly anyone camping here. It’s so quiet and peaceful and when I asked to be put on a site near the water (always my preference) they gave me the best site for the night! Plenty of running room for my dog and there’s a TON of room between sites, as others have said. The sites are large, too. I wish I could stay longer. There are fishing piers and I could certainly sit out there for hours. As we walked around woodpeckers squawked and flew through the trees. This one has been added to my favorites list. I’ll be back!
- steven B.Guide
Buffalo Bayou RV Park
Not what we expected
Made a reservation via telephone for two days a month in advance, but was not given a site number.When we pulled up to the office there was a note with a telephone number to call, but no answer. I saw a gentleman walking around and it appeared he saw us. After waiting about 10 minutes, I decide to driver further into the park. The gentleman I saw earlier was one of the owners/ managers, I would would have expected him to go to the office to meet the newly arriving guests. I will say that he was friendly enough and later, his wife stopped by to collect the fee and she too was friendly. The park itself has full hook ups and is on the banks of the bayou. The campground require you to sign a waiver because of the water moccasins from the bayou and because of the potential of falling tree limbs. The. Campground is pretty sandy so leveling may be problematic for big rigs. The do allow long term guests to store all kinds of equipment and gear, the site next to us look like a junk yard. Our fellow campers seemed friendly enough with the gentleman on the other side from the junk yard introducing himself.
- SSteve C.Scout
Beaver Dam Campground
Another Trip to Beaver Dam
It was great. 2nd trip in a month! We stayed in #9, right by lake. Great view and again, no problem with camp fires. Burned good!
Lea B.GuideCypress Black Bayou Recreation Area
I'd give 10 stars if I could
We rolled in without a reservation which led to a wonderful interaction with the gate people. My dog came in as well to entertain them while I selected a site.
I had the pick of many because it was February. I loved the spaciousness of each site leaving a lot of room between you and your neighbors.
The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE. The bathhouse was heated and a welcome chance to shower in something other than a matchbox.
I really can't recommend enough.
- SSteve C.Scout
Beaver Dam Campground
Long weekend
Excellent Long weekend! We arrived around 2:00, about half of the sites were open. We stayed in #6 with great view of lake. Flat site and plenty of distance between sites. Clean and we had no problems building a fire every evening.
- BBrittany H.Scout
Barksdale AFB FamCamp
Affordable, safe, and convenient
Came to town from a nearby base for our child’s specialized medical treatments. Tent spots are $4 a night, enclosed in a lightly wooded area, and only few yards away from both the bathroom and the playground. It was perfect for our needs. We even stayed a couple extra nights because the kids enjoyed it so much. Great spot for families with little ones wanting a mild camping experience because amenities are right there and it’s secluded enough that kids feel they are getting a true camping experience. The base has a wonderful walking trail/ outdoor display of aircraft that our toddlers thoroughly enjoyed. Extremely glad we took a chance on this underrated spot.
- JJeff & Alison H.Traveler
Earl Williamson Park
Hidden Gem
We stayed late fall of '23 for about a week. This place was wonderful. Our site had water and 50 amp service. There was a dump station that was easy to get to and maintained. The bath house was very clean but dated. The showers were clean. There was a nice playground, public boat launch and I think there was an old unmaintained beach. Plenty of access to the lake that had amazing sunsets. The lake is large and dotted with oil derricks.
We got to play disc golf at their very nice public (free) 18 hole course. I've been carrying around the discs for years and never got to play. Now I'm hooked!
At double the price it was a bargain. We'll definitely stop again if we get through the area.
- vvicki P.Scout
Cash Point Landing
Very bad
I live across from this campground and I recently drove through this place but it’s drug infested and nothing but old campers and full timers in this park. Used to be nice but the restaurant is closed and u are on the red river. I wouldn’t stay here it needs to be cleaned up
Andrew R.ScoutTimberline RV Park
Timberline RV
Nice camp grounds very rustic and in the process of updating the site. Very reasonably priced and close to town and interstate
Cheri H.
LegendBeaver Dam Campground
Nice peaceful place to rest and relax
Nice campground on a loop many sites have lake view. Nice hiking trails. I didn’t use the bathhouse facilities but did see host cleaning them daily. Mountain bikers like the trails. I don’t ride a mountain bike but saw some out there when I was hiking. My site was very nice and level. Not completely secluded but large enough that I felt like I had plenty of privacy. The site I had overlooked the boat launch area which is separate from the campground but the fishermen were quiet. I never heard them putting in or taking out their boats.
NapunaniLegendCaddo Lake State Park Campground
Poison Oak and Tall Weeds
PROS
Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS
No fee to reserve online.
No sales tax. U
pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem
Site 23 level asphalt
Site 23 partial shade
Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate
Donation firewood available
Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility
3 bars TMOBILE when not storming
CONS
No overnight security gate closure
Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds.
Some highway noises.
Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station
Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning
11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut. Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.
Most pets we saw were NOT on leash
No privacy from surrounding campsites
No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow
No park WIFI
- DDaniel W.Scout
Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Well maintained campground
Nice and quiet 20+ campground with 30& 50 Amp service with water at each site. Camp toilets and showers, Fishing, convenience store three miles away with 7 days a week beer sales
- MMitchell N.Scout
Caddo Lake State Park Campground
Perfect place for a weekend getaway!
Went right after Memorial Day weekend and basically had the campground to ourselves. Campsite 64 had a large flat surface to accommodate a six person tent (North Face Wawona 6) with a vestibule. Great place for a weekend getaway from the DFW area ~3 hr drive). Overall the park has nice amenities, easy hikes, and great canoeing-kayaking!
Jason W.RangerCaddo Lake State Park Campground
Nice campgrounds, need tent sites
Very well kept, great park staff, excellent boat ramp and pier. Could use more camping spots especially for tent campers.
- Jason W.Ranger
Buffalo Bayou RV Park
Great campground, excellent hosts
5/5
Newer campground that is very well laid out and well kept. Tall tree limb canopy helps with a nice breeze and fewer bugs. This is on a bayou so be prepared for mosquitoes. Great paddling trails and about100 yards from Big Cypress Bayou connected by a boat trail. Nice shower / restroom close to the tent area.
Leslie and Pat are fantastic hosts and go out of their way to make you feel at home. Ask about their buffalo ranch.
Jacob W.Ranger
Lake Bistineau State Park Campground
Decent park
I tent camped here in April 2023. The staff was friendly and the office was still open at 6pm, when I arrived on a Saturday. I don’t know their normal hours. The weather was nice but it had just rained so my campsite was wet with a little mud. Plus it was a little uneven without much clear space for a tent but my tent fit because it is a 2-person tent. Other sites had wooden platforms but mine didn’t. I took an evening walk on the Discovery Trail and saw two deer. There are several other, longer trails. I didn’t explore the lake. The bathroom/shower house was clean. It was a little ways from I-20 but overall decent park.
Kathy S.Guide
Shreveport Bossier City KOA
Delightful Park
This is a delightful park on the west side of Shreveport. There’s an adorable playground and fabulous pool. Tables with chairs on many sites. Benches, landscaping, grass and shade trees. Clean bathrooms with 3 showers. Road noise might be a distraction for the sites at the entrance area of the park.
- Kiva R.Guide
Lake Bistineau State Park Campground
Nice enough
We stayed here for a one night stopover. I’m not sure I’d go out of my way to stay there again but I was happy enough with my stop. It’s an older park. The lake is pretty swampy. No sewer at the sites, but water and electric. Cell service with AT&T was pretty weak but manageable to get some work done. Bathhouse was a typical older state park set up. Definitely needs some TLC. It would take a little work to get level in most of the sites from what I can see. They do have a wooden platform (almost like a deck) at most sites that is pretty cool. Our table was old and kinda warped. There is a fire pit. Table and fire are down a level but sites where we stayed were large and spacious. The park was almost empty during our stay but when we booked there were very few open sites available less than a week earlier. That seemed odd once we saw there was literally no one staying there. Sunset was beautiful.
- Leah Y.Scout
Free Range Humanity
Very quiet and remote very primitive
This Place was really amazing and quiet and very primitive had a lot of woods has a great mascot called peanut that owners of the campsite are amazing very friendly and very helpful have plenty of things to go see that aren't too far away a 100% recommend this to anyone who wants to pretty much live off the land
Guide to Haughton
Tent camping near Haughton, Louisiana, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With well-reviewed campgrounds featuring essential amenities, you'll find the perfect place to pitch your tent.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- The Wenks Landing Recreation Area provides flush toilets, drinking water, and a boat ramp, making it a convenient choice for campers.
- At Earl Williamson Park, you'll find electric hookups, clean bathrooms, and a playground, perfect for families looking to enjoy a weekend getaway.
- Ivan Lake offers a peaceful atmosphere with picnic tables and trash disposal, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
Some prices for tent camping range from $12 to $12
- Camping at Wenks Landing Recreation Area costs just $12 per night, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
- Earl Williamson Park also charges $12 per night, providing great value for its amenities and location.
- For those hunting nearby, Ivan Lake is a popular choice, with the same low nightly rate.
Tips for tent camping near Haughton
- When staying at Wenks Landing Recreation Area, consider booking sites 1-5 for the best flat spots suitable for tent camping.
- Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months; bringing bug spray can enhance your camping experience at Ivan Lake.
- If you plan to visit Earl Williamson Park, check in with the camp host for availability, as spots are first-come, first-served.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Haughton, LA is Earl Williamson Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
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