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$3 / night
Guide
Drove right in and use their dump station. Easy peasy; nobody said boo. It was clean so I kept it that way.
Traveler
Easy check in at friendly hostess. Good clean spot with full hookup. Clean showers en toilets. Nice pool.
Legend
Our RV GPS and Waze took us right to White Oak Park. We went directly to pull through site 6 with FHUs. All sites are pull-throughs and the 3 FHUs nearest the bathhouse have long pads(easily fit our 40” 5th wheel and F450 plus are more spacious than their 5 water and electric sites. All the sites have a really nice stand-up barbecue and their own trash can. Water pressure was good at 50 psi and we had no issues with utilities. There are some trees, but we were able to get a north sky shot for Starlink. We got 2 bars on Verizon. There’s a playground and a boat ramp into the river not far away. Right about dusk when the mosquitos started coming out, a spray truck came in, which was nice. The campground (CG) host who lives in the Thibodeau house across from site 6, came by to get one of our driver’s license numbers as check-in. Two roosters were running around the CG that started crowing at about 3:00 AM. Our Riley friends had suggested this quaint little 8-site CG and we wished we had stayed more than just overnight in this quaint little city park.
Guide
Great spot to pull over your car to park on the sand. Lots of other RVs but not crowded and theres a long stretch of hard packed sand that i was able to access without a truck or RV. More people showed up around 5 but stayed a bit and left. Quiet night and morning.
anyone I talked to was friendly but reiterated it wasn't safe to swim, kind of disappointing but oh well.
One review here mentioned mosquitoes and its true, spent about an hour before bed slapping myself silly from all the ones that had gotten inside.
overall really easy place to pull up to, really pretty.
ScoutThe views are alright and it’s nice to have free beach access and a few amenities but I have never seen such thick clouds of mosquitos in my life. Made the grave mistake of opening the van door at night and spent the next TWO DAYS hunting down hundreds of mosquitos in our van from those two seconds. It was a nightmare.
Guide
This location, the hosts, the animals and ponds all place you in a calm cocoon. My dog was thrilled to be allowed of leash. I loved the convenience of having electric and a beautiful pond view.
If you are an animal lover this is an easy 'yes' for a liason to stay.
ScoutLoved our off the grid stay by the pond with goats, puppies, pigs, a cat and chickens!
TravelerNo signage for where to camp, roads closed as well as the office. On to the next one.
RangerSmall little area on the river with nice pull through sites and some additional parking. We just needed a place to park the van for the night and it stormed one of the worsts nights we have stayed out in . 2 bath houses , cleanish . Boat ramp access to the river . If you find Gloria’s Kitchen she will cook you whatever you want .. would stay here again , not far off I-10
TravelerOur trailer has narrow tires that are hard to pull on most beaches. The sand here packs well and supports our camper. You will need to be self contained. No hookups here. There are port-a-potties and sometimes food trucks on weekends.
ScoutQuite and perfect. Beautiful breezes and in the heat I welcome it. I am very impressed and will come Back.
TravelerThe sand is packed hard enough to pull a trailer right onto the beach. Plenty of room and there are dumpsters, an outside shower and a water spigot. The kids loved fishing right from camp.
LegendThe beach was easy access. Lots of room to pick a spot. New shells every day.
TravelerIt’s easy to find, easy to get in/out and the hosts were warm and inviting. The grounds are beautiful and the animals are so much fun!
Legend
They did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with full hook ups and extra large sites! Bath house is close by but we honestly didn’t use it. Nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground. We will definitely revisit!
Ranger
Quiet and relaxing in the river with a beautiful bridge. Only a handful of sites but full hookups. Very clean camp areas, clean bathrooms and a nice pet area. Bring a fishing pole.
ScoutThis place is the most unique and charming site to stay. We were greeted by gentle giant dogs (and a few neighbor dogs), a few goats, cute kids, and horses. Woke up to a pig grunting which we found utterly adorable. There is a great... I mean "Insane Sausage" place up the road you wont' want to miss. Loved this place and would stay again.
GuideWilliam is the on-site manager, he is a great guy that cares about the campground and the campers. Big pull throughs and the cost is 12 bucks a night! Power and water.
LegendEasy access will lots of beach space to choose from.
GuideYou feel like you’re camping in a parking but fine renovations clean restrooms with WiFi. $20 night with senior discount
GuideNot to many campers. Probably because it’s cold and windy today. You can drive on the beach. Plenty of Verizon cell service. The water is cold but the bird watching and drive here was beautiful, serene and no traffic (again cold, windy and February) There is a row of port of potties at entrance of beach. The camping is free
GuideThis are has been hit by multiple hurricanes, flooding and fires. The rebuilding process is taking time but it is on it's way. Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity. The sites are only full rv hookup because thats where the money is. Hopefully primative tent sites will open in the next year or two. Laundry, bathhouse and wifi are available. Ice, camping needs are NOT available for purchase but only an 8 minute drive away. Slight constant hum of traffic can be heard otherwise very quiet camp.
ScoutWas a little Leary due to the pictures that you find on the internet but wife needed a place to stay running from hurricane Ian so we gave it a shot. Turns out that they are trying to clean the park and doing a bunch of upgrades. There is a lot of full time residents but it is quiet and we have had no issues. There really isn’t anything for the kids to do. Nor is there much in immediate area but everything is a short drive away. Hour tops. But in the end we stayed 2 months so wife can be close to family for holidays. Do recommend. We are end considering booking here again next year for the holidays.
Legend
This isn’t a destination town so prices are reasonable and the facilities are in great condition. Very friendly camp hosts, and a good spot for a layover. There is a rum distillery almost next door that is a fun free thing to do, otherwise you’re looking at a 15-20 minute drive to other activities in the area. Solid Wi-Fi, great phone reception for AT&T, spacious sites, and quiet park.
Legend
This isn’t a destination town so prices are reasonable and the facilities are in great condition. Very friendly camp hosts, and a good spot for a layover. There is a rum distillery almost next door that is a fun free thing to do, otherwise you’re looking at a 15-20 minute drive to other activities in the area. Solid Wi-Fi, great phone reception for AT&T, spacious sites, and quiet park.
ScoutWelcoming hosts with Cute kids , roaming horses Dogs, goats amongst 24 acres of ponds and relaxing areas close to town I’ll be back
TravelerFor only $12 you get full hookups at a quiet campground. I felt very safe here. No one bothered me but a few friendly neighbors said hello.
Reservations were made online and there was no one to check in with when I got here. I had a nice quiet evening.
Tent camping near Lake Charles, Louisiana, offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the serene surroundings of the region. With a variety of campgrounds available, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and unwind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lake Charles, LA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake Charles, LA is Longville Lake Park with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.
