Best Glamping near Monroe, LA

Chemin-A-Haut and Jimmie Davis State Parks house the premier glamping options near Monroe, Louisiana. Jimmie Davis features yurts with comfortable furnishings while Chemin-A-Haut offers canvas tent accommodations situated along Chemin-A-Haut Creek. Both locations provide electricity, climate control, and access to modern bathroom facilities with showers. The glamping sites are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while offering convenient access to water features. The canvas accommodations at Chemin-A-Haut include raised platforms to keep guests dry during wet weather, with picnic tables adjacent to each site. "The two room cabins looked pretty great and are on the water," noted one visitor about the premium accommodations at Chemin-A-Haut.

Lake D'Arbonne State Park has added TentRR glamping to its accommodation offerings, featuring canvas structures on wooden decks with lake views. The park maintains hiking and biking trails that wind through forested areas and along the shoreline of Lake D'Arbonne. Glamping guests have access to tennis courts, disc golf, fishing piers, and seasonal swimming in the park's pool. The glamping sites at Lake D'Arbonne are positioned near cypress trees that create a distinctive Louisiana backdrop. Water activities include kayak and canoe rentals for exploring the lake. According to a camper, "They have canvas tents on wooden decks that are super cute," highlighting the appeal of these glamping accommodations. Winter visitors appreciate the changing colors of the trees, while summer guests enjoy the large swimming pool available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Best Glamping Sites Near Monroe, Louisiana (3)

    1. Chemin-A-Haut State Park

    13 Reviews
    Bastrop, LA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 283-0812

    "Bathrooms are hands down the best I’ve ever seen. Campsites aren’t on top of each other but are pretty close. My tent wouldn’t fit on the tent pad but was able to find a level spot to set up anyways."

    "This is a hidden gem north of Bastrop, Louisiana. Have camped here on multiple occasions. Every time there have been very few campers so it's almost like having the entire campgrounds to yourself."

    2. Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    12 Reviews
    Bernice, LA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 368-2086

    "They have great hiking trails, sites by the lake, and now I’ve discovered the biking trails too. There’s disc golf, a tennis center and multiple playgrounds."

    "Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi."

    3. Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Chatham, LA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 249-2595

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Large concrete pads with fire pit and table. Laundry and wifi. Wifi worked well in c14."

    "Caney Lake is clean and beautiful. I enjoyed walking and sitting along the lake in the mornings. Bathrooms were clean.  Stayed in campsite#52."

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Glamping Reviews near Monroe, LA

37 Reviews of 3 Monroe Campgrounds


  • Cheri H.
    Mar. 1, 2022

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful place

    This is not my first time to visit but rapidly becoming a favorite. Each trip is different and I find different ways to get more out of the park. They have great hiking trails, sites by the lake, and now I’ve discovered the biking trails too. There’s disc golf, a tennis center and multiple playgrounds. You can camp out in the campground or stay in a cabin or lodge. They also have canvas tents on wooden decks that are super cute. I stayed in the RV for my visit and have both water and electric at my site.

  • Cheri H.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Resort like State Park

    Lots of amenities. Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi. Very reasonable sites for $23/night unless you’re in the lakeside premium sites which are more. Laundry room next to the bath house and playground. I will definitely be back.

  • Timothy H.
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Secluded Beauty

    Secluded in the North Louisiana Farms, on Lake D’arbonne, with large forest trails. Immense campground with back to forest or lake front and all have RV hookup. RV pumping station available. Campsites bear beach and trails. Cabins near the group pavillians and building. Renovated bathrooms and laundry. Kayak and canoe for rent for day. Boat dock and fishing pier.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2025

    Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    Rode out the storm.

    Beautiful park. Large concrete pads with fire pit and table. Laundry and wifi. Wifi worked well in c14.

  • D
    Dec. 11, 2021

    Jimmie Davis State Park Campground

    Prettiest La. State Park (so far)

    Jimmie Davis State Park is wonderful, well maintained, and has a number of amenities.  Prettiest La. State Park I've stayed in so far. We had a great stay the days before Thanksgiving, and the weather was awesome. The fall leaf colors were spectacular. Caney Lake is clean and beautiful. I enjoyed walking and sitting along the lake in the mornings. Bathrooms were clean. 

    Stayed in campsite#52. Back-in site with asphalt parking, picnic table and fire ring. 15A/30A/50A, and water. No deck, sewer, Wi-Fi, and cable TV hookups. It has a large area on door/awning side. Awning faced west but the trees provided ample shade from the evening sun shining underneath. The spot is well spaced from other sites. The site is located near the lake. I wish the site had a paved patio or deck like site 51 and 54 on either side. Nearest neighbor was at least 30-40 ft. Away. Roads in the park were asphalt/concrete/gravel. 

    Both AT&T and Verizon had low signal(2 bars each). AT&T Speedtest= 16.8 Mbps down, 1.4 Mbps up. We camped in a Travel Trailer. Would definitely stay here again. We camped at Jimmie Davis State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Cheri H.
    Jan. 29, 2022

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Beautiful state park with something for everyone

    This lakeside state park has RV and tent camping, cabins, lodges and YURTS available. There are also day use pavilions available for family reunions, employee barbecues or birthday celebrations. You can also rent a meeting room in the visitors center.

    There are lots of recreational opportunities which include hiking, biking, fishing, canoe and kayak rentals, tennis courts and an 18-hole disc golf course. They also have a large hiking trail system. Closed right now but available Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend they also have a really large swimming pool. A tornado hit the park in March 2021 and there’s still some trees down and a brief section of the trail I walked on today that wasn’t accessible but it is an easy detour amazing how much they have restored.

  • G
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Such a lovely place

    Lake Darbonne is our first experience with camping. I really didn’t know what to expect but we really loved it : the staff is really helpful, the campsite is really cosy (and not crowded during week days), the view on the lake is beautiful, etc.

    We already planned to go back there on our way home to Louisiana.

  • Steve S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2021

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    awesome park

    Really nice like a resort. Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms. Very nice sites and BEAUTIFUL cabins. Great piers on a very nice lake with big, beautiful cypress trees. Just a beautiful, hilly campground on a gorgeous lake.. Lots of trails. They have been doing some improvements such as cutting trees while we were there but an awesome park!

  • Bruce F.
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park

    Nice!

    Very nice state park for its size. Ice storm has had its way here but they are cleaning up nicely. Bath houses stayed super clean all weekend. Park hosts were very nice. Walking trails were very clean around lake with TentRR glamping being added. 4 lake front premium spots. We were kicking enough to have one. Piers are super nice. Place was packed this weekend but still very nice and quiet at night.


Guide to Monroe

Chemin-A-Haut State Park rests in the flatlands of northern Louisiana, approximately 25 miles north of Monroe near the town of Bastrop. The park encompasses over 500 acres of mixed pine and hardwood forest with elevations ranging from 80 to 130 feet above sea level. Camping sites remain accessible year-round with distinct seasonal variations in water levels that can affect access to certain areas and activities.

What to do

Kayak to ancient cypress trees: Chemin-A-Haut Creek features ancient cypress trees estimated to be over 1,000 years old. "Rent a kayak or canoe to paddle to them," suggests Nicki M., though water levels can affect accessibility as "water has been high for a few months so its ugly and not so useable," according to Pam G.

Explore hiking trails: Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers varied terrain for hiking. "Nice hilly trails for hiking," notes Zack M., while Alayna J. adds that "the park is beautiful, especially right now with the changing colors of the trees."

Tennis and disc golf: Multiple sporting options exist beyond water activities. Jimmie Davis State Park provides "clean beaches, very well cared for grounds and quiet as a mouse," according to West D., while Lake D'Arbonne features "tennis courts, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails."

What campers like

Secluded camping experience: Many campsites offer privacy and seclusion from neighboring sites. Timothy H. describes Lake D'Arbonne as "secluded in the North Louisiana Farms, on Lake D'arbonne, with large forest trails. Immense campground with back to forest or lake front and all have RV hookup."

Updated facilities: Chemin-A-Haut State Park has undergone renovations to improve visitor experience. "Very nice renovated facilities! This is a hidden gem north of Bastrop, Louisiana," writes Nicki M., while Heath H. mentions "nice RV spots with full hookups" and "a nice, new, and clean restroom and shower facility with coin-operated laundry."

Family-friendly amenities: The parks cater to families with various amenities. At Jimmie Davis State Park, Sherrie N. reports "beautiful lake with splash pad and park for the kids to play nice beach area," and Katina T. adds that the park "has a nice splash pad and beach for kids. Also a couple parks and many hammocks."

What you should know

Weather considerations: Seasonal changes affect water levels and accessibility. Taylor C. recommends: "Plan on calling ahead if you're going to do that since the water can also be too low."

Wildlife awareness: Local wildlife may approach campers due to previous interactions. "Raccoons are very curious and obviously human fed because they will walk right up to you," warns Nicki M.

Wi-Fi limitations: Lake D'Arbonne State Park offers wireless internet, but signal strength varies by location. Cheri H. confirms the park has "WiFi," while John R. notes at Jimmie Davis that "Wifi worked well in c14."

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: During summer months, pools provide safe swimming alternatives to lakes. "Really nice like a resort. Tennis courts, swimming pool (closed for winter), horse shoe pit, laundry mat, disc golf, and awesome clean bathrooms," reports Steve S. about Lake D'Arbonne.

Kid-friendly trails: Chemin-A-Haut State Park offers trails suitable for children. Taylor C. mentions the park "had two playgrounds and kids trail," making it ideal for families with young children.

Consider premium sites: Premium lakefront sites offer better views and convenience. Bruce F. describes Lake D'Arbonne: "4 lake front premium spots. We were lucky enough to have one. Piers are super nice."

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Some sites require extra effort for proper RV leveling. Gary G. cautions about Chemin-A-Haut: "Just have to be careful what sight you book, because I almost never got my camper level in sight #21."

Full hookup availability: Jimmie Davis provides power and water but lacks sewer connections at individual sites. Katina T. notes: "Only down side, no sewage hookup, only a dump station. Not a big deal for a weekend visit, but may be an inconvenience if it were a longer stay."

Spacious concrete pads: Jimmie Davis State Park offers well-constructed RV pads. "Large concrete pads with fire pit and table," reports John R., making setup more convenient for larger vehicles.

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