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Are you planning a walk-in camping trip to Louisiana? We've got you covered. When you go to a walk-in campsite, you can set up your tent wherever you want, experiencing the limitless expanse of nature. Find the best campsites in Louisiana that are perfect for walk-in camping!

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The Best Walk-In Camping in Louisiana

Looking for walk-in camping near Merrick? Pitch your tent and build a campfire after admiring the scenery on your hike for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Check out some of the best walk-in campsites near Merrick.

Merrick

The Best Walk-In Camping Near Merrick, Louisiana

Camping: LDWF maintains five primitive camping areas on Richard K. Yancey WMA. There are all-weather access roads as well as a source of potable water at the Shell Road camping area.

Richard K. Yancey WMA lies between the Mississippi and Red rivers, beginning north of Lower Old River. The WMA’s terrain is typically flat to depressed; the only significant changes in relief are elevated roads, levees, and a large manmade sand ridge. Numerous small lakes and bayous are formed by the area’s relatively poor drainage pattern. A large portion of the land is subject to annual spring flooding by the Red and Mississippi rivers.

Timber on the property consists of mixed bottomland hardwoods. The primary overstory species are bitter and sweet pecan, overcup and nuttall oak, bald cypress, honey locust, hackberry, sycamore, and green ash. There are almost pure stands of cottonwood and willow along the manmade sand ridge.

LDWF has planted approximately 265,000 hardwood seedlings on about 800 acres of former agricultural lands and annually maintains abandoned oil well sites and rights-of-way as wildlife openings.

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Sherburne WMA is located in the Morganza Floodway system of the Atchafalaya Basin between the Atchafalaya River and the East Protection Guide Levee. LDWF owns Sherburne WMA (11,800 acres) but manages the area as one unit along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (15,220 acres) and another 16,618 acres owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Map: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Conservation/WMAs_Refuges_Conservation_Areas/Files/Sherburne.pdf

The area is classified as bottomland hardwoods with four dominant tree species groups: cottonwood-sycamore, oak-gum-hackberry-ash, willow-cypress-ash, and overcup oak-bitter pecan. Midstory species include seedlings of dominant species along with boxelder, maple, red mulberry, and rough-leaf dogwood. LDWF has managed the timber in some areas to improve habitat; ground cover in these areas is very dense and provides excellent habitat for many game and non-game species. Common ground cover species include rattan, greenbrier, Rubus sp., trumpet creeper, Virginia creeper, poison ivy, elderberry, and milkweed.

Sherburne WMA 

Chicot State Park

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Indian Creek Dispersed Camp Spot

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.

Indian Creek Recreation Area

Crooked Creek Recreation Area

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New Orleans

The Best Camping in New Orleans | Louisiana Campgrounds

Baton Rouge is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Baton Rouge campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Baton Rouge, LA. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Baton Rouge

The Best Baton Rouge Campgrounds | LA Camping

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Shreveport, LA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Shreveport is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Shreveport

The Best Camping Near Shreveport, Louisiana

Metairie Terrace is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Metairie Terrace campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Metairie Terrace, reviewed by campers like you.

Metairie Terrace

The Best Camping Near Metairie Terrace, Louisiana

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Lafayette. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Lafayette camping trip.

Lafayette

The Best Camping Near Lafayette, Louisiana

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Lake Charles

The Best Camping Near Lake Charles, Louisiana

Are you in need of a campground near Bossier City, LA? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Bossier City. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Bossier City

The Best Camping Near Bossier City, Louisiana

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Alexandria

The Best Camping Near Alexandria, Louisiana

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Ruston

The Best Camping Near Ruston, Louisiana

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Morgan City

The Best Camping Near Morgan City, Louisiana

Kisatchie National Forest, LA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Kisatchie National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Kisatchie National Forest. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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