Top Tent Camping near Lake Charles, LA
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Best Tent Sites Near Lake Charles, LA (2)
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76 Reviews of 2 Lake Charles Campgrounds
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Joe K.
Traveler
Intracoastal Parish Park Campground
Dump station at Intracoastal Camp site
Drove right in and use their dump station. Easy peasy; nobody said boo. It was clean so I kept it that way.
- RRick V.Traveler
Twelve Oaks RV Park
Great stay
Easy check in at friendly hostess. Good clean spot with full hookup. Clean showers en toilets. Nice pool.
MickandKarla W.
Legend
White Oak Parish Park Campground
Great Find
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.
S H.
Guide
Rutherford Beach Campground
beach camping
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.
Keegan O.
ScoutRutherford Beach Campground
Mosquitos ruin it
The 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.
Lea B.Guide
Snow White Sanctuary
Peaceful paradise
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.
- JJohnScout
Snow White Sanctuary
Wonderful experience !
Loved our off the grid stay by the pond with goats, puppies, pigs, a cat and chickens!
Patrick B.TravelerClaiborne West Park
Closed
No signage for where to camp, roads closed as well as the office. On to the next one.
Chris D.
RangerWhite Oak Parish Park Campground
Surprisingly Nice
Small 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
Jeff K.TravelerRutherford Beach Campground
Boondocking on the Gulf coast.
Our 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.
- DDeborah G.Scout
Rutherford Beach Campground
Pretty sweet
Quite and perfect. Beautiful breezes and in the heat I welcome it. I am very impressed and will come Back.
Jasmine P.TravelerRutherford Beach Campground
Nice spot to camp
The 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.
- JJohn R.Legend
Rutherford Beach Campground
Beach life
The beach was easy access. Lots of room to pick a spot. New shells every day.
Casey L.Legend
Sam Houston Jones State Park
New Remodel
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!
Barb N.Ranger
Lorrain Parish Park Campground
Hidden Gem by the river -Country charmer
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.
- KKimberly G.Scout
Snow White Sanctuary
Unique and Charming
This 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.
- RRobert H.Guide
White Oak Parish Park Campground
Clean, neat and an American flag at each site
William 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.
- JJohn R.Legend
Rutherford Beach Campground
Beach Living
Easy access will lots of beach space to choose from.
- SStephen D.Guide
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Good one night stop
You feel like you’re camping in a parking but fine renovations clean restrooms with WiFi. $20 night with senior discount
- AAndrea S.Guide
Rutherford Beach Campground
Ocean view
Not 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
- MMichelle R.Guide
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Improvement road
This 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.
- Scott F.Scout
Cajun Haven RV Park
Quiet park
Was 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.
Brittany V.Legend
Lake Charles East - Iowa KOA
Paved level sites
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.
- Brittany V.Legend
Lake Charles RV Resort
Great campground
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.
- Larry D.Scout
Snow White Sanctuary
Beauty and nature
Welcoming hosts with Cute kids , roaming horses Dogs, goats amongst 24 acres of ponds and relaxing areas close to town I’ll be back
Micah S.TravelerLorrain Parish Park Campground
Exactly what I needed
For 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.
- DDavid K.Guide
Alligator Parish Park Campground
Clean and quiet
Stayed one night in 30 ft travel trailer (May 2,2022) and we were the only campers. There were other visitors/fisherman but quiet and peaceful. Restrooms clean and spacious. Shower was separate and locked but host would unlock as needed. All 7 pads are gravel, level, elevated above grass—helpful after hard rain— and would accommodate large rigs. Lake or old river course 100 plus feet from campsites. May bring kayaks next time. Road access is good and signs to guide you. One bar cell service. Each site has sewer but not conveniently located—near entrance to site and would require very long hose or require rigs to block access road when dumping This park happened to be along our route to another campground and not along major highway. Nice place to relax overnight or for few days.
Guide to Lake Charles
Camping near Lake Charles, Louisiana, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Explore the outdoors: Check out the hiking and biking trails at Village Creek State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Great staff. Clean bathrooms. Good hiking and biking trails."
- Enjoy the beach: Head to Rutherford Beach Campground for some beach time. A camper shared, "Easy access with lots of beach space to choose from."
- Wildlife watching: Visit Wild Ivy Sanctuary for a chance to see various animals. One reviewer said, "Woke up to a pig grunting which we found utterly adorable."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Sam Houston Jones State Park. A visitor noted, "Bath house is close by but we honestly didn’t use it."
- Friendly staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. At Frog City RV Park, one guest said, "The first thing you encounter is the super friendly and helpful staff."
- Spacious sites: Campers at Gulf Coast RV Resort appreciate the roomy spots. A reviewer mentioned, "The sites are very narrow and pretty close to fellow campers but it was all good."
What you should know
- Mosquitoes can be a problem: If you're camping at Sea Rim State Park Campground, be prepared for mosquitoes. One camper warned, "We had RV campground reservations for 3 nights but left after one because of the mosquitoes."
- Limited amenities at some sites: Campgrounds like Pickled Pelican RV Park have few amenities. A visitor mentioned, "Rates are $70 a night... this is not a typical RV park as there are no amenities."
- Noise from highways: Campers at Boomtown USA RV Resort noted that highway noise can be bothersome. One said, "Minus 1 star because we were parked by the highway so the noise was a little annoying throughout the night."
Tips for camping with families
- Bring bug spray: Mosquitoes can be fierce, especially at places like Sea Rim State Park Campground. A camper advised, "This was a great spot on the gulf - we needed a winter get-a-way. Bring bug spray!"
- Check for family-friendly activities: Look for parks with amenities like playgrounds. Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets has a dog park and is close to a casino with family activities.
- Plan for downtime: Make sure to have games or activities for kids. One family at Wild Ivy Sanctuary enjoyed the peaceful environment, saying, "My dog was thrilled to be allowed off-leash."
Tips from RVers
- Reserve in advance: Popular spots like Village Creek State Park Campground can fill up quickly. A camper suggested, "Reserve far in advance if you want to see bird migration activity."
- Check site conditions: Some RV parks, like Gulf Coast RV Resort, have uneven ground. One visitor noted, "The pad is buried into the ground which causes hills into the grass."
- Stay connected: If you need internet, check reviews for Wi-Fi quality. Campers at Frog City RV Park mentioned, "Free Wi-Fi... but it was already cold for us to use."
Camping around Lake Charles, Louisiana, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, you can have a great time exploring the outdoors and making memories.
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.