Best Equestrian Camping near Lecompte, LA

Horse camping opportunities near Lecompte, Louisiana include several locations within the Kisatchie National Forest. Rustic Sky Horse Camp accommodates tent camping, RV sites, and cabins with equestrian-friendly amenities including electric hookups, water hookups, sewer connections, and shower facilities. The campground permits alcohol and allows fires with firewood available on site. Oak Camp Complex offers primitive horse camping for $5 per night with a 14-day stay limit. The grounds feature vault toilets and fire rings but no water facilities, requiring campers to pack in their own supplies. The campground can handle small RVs and horse trailers with ample flat areas beneath pine and hardwood trees providing shade.

Ahtus Melder Camp provides free horse camping on a first-come, first-served basis with access to the Clairborne Trail for a $5 fee. The campground accommodates RVs, tents, and trailers in a primitive setting with no facilities. The site features open green space for grazing and mature trees for shade, though muddy conditions may occur after rainfall. Hunters Camp in the Calcasieu Ranger District offers free dispersed camping with vault toilets and trash collection but no water. Located deep in the woods, mosquitoes and various flies are common, especially during warmer months. Nearby hiking trails permit non-motorized activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking, with no off-road vehicles allowed at Oak Camp to prevent spooking horses.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lecompte, LA

10 Reviews of 5 Lecompte Campgrounds


  • Conrad V.
    May. 13, 2023

    Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    Can't beat free

    The Hunter Camp is situated just off range road. You're surrounded by wilderness. The only amenities are a vault toilet. Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules. Marines were utilizing the ranges in the area, and a couple officers came though the hunter camp just exploring.

    Theres a hiking trail near by, stating no motorized vehicles, but you can mountain bike, hike and ride horses. No fishing near by unless you drive to the blue hole complex further down range road.

    Apparently they're allowing logging around the camp, so do a check before you go set up.

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Oak Camp Complex

    Horses, yes please!

    Oak campground inside Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District is a secluded little spot to camp if you have been riding your horse on the trails. (Or not bc we stayed here with no horse). This was the first campground where there was actually other people here. There is no water, vault toilets and lots of trees and space to play. Just down the road, trees are being harvested but that did not interfere with our stay. This campground does not accommodate off road vehicles (they could spook the horses I guess) but there are many more campgrounds throughout the forest connected to the trails that do. The grounds are really well kept.

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Enduro Complex

    Trails and Ticks...

    Campground: Inside the Kisatchie Natinal Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District, Vernon Unit. This is dispersed camping with a pavilion and vault toilets available. No water, must pack it in.

    Trails: there are miles and miles of trails attached to this campground. OHV, horse or hiking. Beautiful area, just don't forget sunscreen, water, bug and tick repellant. The trails are very well marked.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 22, 2021

    Oak Camp Complex

    Peace in the Woods

    Pack it in, Pack it out

    FCFS

    Fees:  $5.00 per night

    Limit:  14 days

    Horse and general camping with no OHV camping.  NO WATER but there are pit toilets and there was one fire ring.  Beautiful pine and hardwoods with a lot of fairly flat area.  Beautiful shade and the area can handle small RV's and trailers.  The area is VERY busy during hunting season. We will return one day.

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Ahtus Melder Camp

    Place to crash

    There is not much to this campground. Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Evangeline District. As soon as you enter the area, there is a small loopped grassy area with lots of trees. Nothing else to indicate a campground (other than the sign). If you follow the road/concrete path, you may lose a tire or axil bc the road is in BAD condition. Staying here gives you access to the forrest and multiuse trails.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Ahtus Melder Camp

    Cowboy UP

    FREE 

    FCFS 

    Clairborne Trail $5.00 access fee 

    This campground is free and will accommodate RV's, tents, and trailers. No facilities, totally primitive. This is a really great spot and plenty of room for all.  Great open green space for grazing.  No reason to park next to your neighbor.  Site is well maintained but if it has rained it could be very muddy. Very open and it has nice mature trees. 

    Pack it in, Pack it out

     LNT 

    Travel safe

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2020

    Oak Camp Complex

    Love this place

    Most of the campgrounds here are great. We passed by Coyote Camp and there were a few hunters. This campsite is more primitive, but does offer man-made fire rings and vault toilets. There was a small amount of litter present, but not as bad as other places we’ve been. The roads are very easy to traverse.

    We hiked along a few trails that were open (many have been closed due to covid maybe) and it was really fun, mostly flat hikes. Night time will bring about the coyotes and all their lovely howls, so be prepared for some noises come dark. Overall, if you want a peaceful place to relax with serene surroundings, definitely come here.

  • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    Pack it in, pack it out, and free

    Inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu District, Vernon Unit. 2 loops of dispersed camping, grounds not well kept, vault toilet. There is no water and signs say pack in and pack out but there was a trash bin. Very basic place to pitch a tent and explore the area around.

  • F
    May. 7, 2022

    Oak Camp Complex

    Big rig friendly

    This sure is not far at all from Corral camp which cost $10 a night. This one is free though and is only about a 2 min drive. No hook ups and we got our 43 ft 5th wheel in just fine. There are atvs out here they didn’t bother us.


Guide to Lecompte

Horse campgrounds near Lecompte, Louisiana provide access to Kisatchie National Forest's trail systems where riders can explore diverse ecosystems including longleaf pine forests and hardwood bottoms. The region's terrain features gentle hills and well-established riding paths maintained by the Forest Service. Most equestrian camping areas remain open year-round with peak seasons in spring and fall when temperatures range from 65-85°F.

What to do

Trail riding access: Clairborne Trail requires a $5 access fee but offers extensive riding opportunities connected to Ahtus Melder Camp. "This campground is free and will accommodate RV's, tents, and trailers... Great open green space for grazing. No reason to park next to your neighbor," notes camper N I.

Hiking opportunities: Kisatchie Forest offers non-motorized trail options where campers can explore without vehicle noise. "There's a hiking trail near by, stating no motorized vehicles, but you can mountain bike, hike and ride horses," explains Conrad V. from Hunters Camp.

Wildlife observation: The forest surrounding these campgrounds hosts diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "Night time will bring about the coyotes and all their lovely howls, so be prepared for some noises come dark," shares Hannah L. about her experience at Oak Camp Complex.

What campers like

Budget-friendly options: Many horse campgrounds in the Kisatchie National Forest charge minimal fees or none at all. "Can't beat free," writes Conrad V. about Hunters Camp, noting its primitive but functional facilities with "the only amenities are a vault toilet."

Privacy and space: Oak Camp Complex offers ample room between sites for horses and campers alike. "Beautiful pine and hardwoods with a lot of fairly flat area. Beautiful shade and the area can handle small RV's and trailers," according to camper N I.

Trail accessibility: Direct access to riding paths makes these locations practical for equestrians. "There are miles and miles of trails attached to this campground. OHV, horse or hiking. Beautiful area, just don't forget sunscreen, water, bug and tick repellant," advises Paula W. about Enduro Complex.

What you should know

Insect preparation: Forest locations mean significant insect activity, particularly during warmer months. "Because of its location so deep in the woods mosquitoes, horseflies, and yellow flies were in abundance. Using a therma cell was perfect at keeping them at bay," recommends Danny H. from Hunters Camp.

Water availability: Most horse campgrounds require campers to bring their own water supplies. "There is no water, vault toilets and lots of trees and space to play," explains Paula W. about her stay at Oak Camp Complex, emphasizing self-sufficiency.

Seasonal considerations: Hunting seasons affect campground availability and crowding. "The area is VERY busy during hunting season," warns N I. about Oak Camp Complex, suggesting visitors plan accordingly during fall months.

Tips for camping with families

Beginner-friendly trails: Several areas offer easier riding paths suitable for younger or less experienced riders. "We hiked along a few trails that were open and it was really fun, mostly flat hikes," reports Hannah L. from Oak Camp Complex.

Basic amenities: Hunter Camp provides minimal but functional facilities for family camping. "There is a composting toilet in the middle of the campground that was very clean as it has had very little use," notes Danny H.

Supply planning: Families should prepare for primitive conditions at most horse campgrounds. "There is not much to this campground... If you follow the road/concrete path, you may lose a tire or axil bc the road is in BAD condition," cautions Paula W. about Ahtus Melder Camp.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some horse campgrounds can accommodate larger RVs despite their primitive nature. "We got our 43 ft 5th wheel in just fine," shares Frankie W. about their stay at Oak Camp Complex, contradicting assumptions about limited access.

Supply runs: RVers should plan for limited on-site amenities. "Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules," advises Conrad V. regarding Hunters Camp, providing practical information for restocking.

Road conditions: Access roads to horse campgrounds vary significantly in quality. "There was a small amount of litter present, but not as bad as other places we've been. The roads are very easy to traverse," notes Hannah L. about Oak Camp, providing reassurance about accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lecompte, LA is Ahtus Melder Camp with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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