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Great Place!
This is our favorite place to go camping. Great, clean campground with lots of trees for shade. A good place for both summer and winter camping.
Cabin Camping near Pitkin, LA
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Furnished cabins near Pitkin, Louisiana range from basic to deluxe accommodations at several state parks and private resorts, making cabin camping near Pitkin a solid option for families planning fishing trips or lake getaways. South Toledo Bend State Park offers lakefront cabins with views of the reservoir, while Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets provides more upscale options with easy access to casino amenities. "The cabins looked great from the outside and are located right on the lake," noted one visitor to Chicot State Park. Most cabin rentals include electricity, running water, and air conditioning, with varying levels of kitchen facilities from basic countertops with microwaves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops.
Rustic cabin rentals at Indian Creek Recreation Area provide a more traditional woodland experience, while the chalets at Red Shoes offer higher-end accommodations. According to a camper at Toledo Bend Recreation Site, "Our stay was in one of their Yurts. Though they do have cabins as well as primitive camping options. The yurt was supplied with two bunks, the bottoms being a full size with the top bunks being twins." Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months and weekends when families book cabins for fishing trips and lake activities. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks charging a one-time pet fee for cabin stays.
Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Basic cookware and utensils may be provided in more equipped units, but guests should confirm what's available when booking. Toilet and shower facilities are typically located in nearby bathhouses for more rustic cabins, while deluxe units often include private bathrooms. A small camp store at Lakeview Park offers basic provisions, and Dollar General stores are located within driving distance of several campgrounds. Visitors staying at cabins near Toledo Bend should note that "the closest store with any necessities is about a 20-minute drive each way," as one reviewer mentioned.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Pitkin (21)
1. Bundick Lake Retreat and RV Park
"Places for RV's to hook up and has cabins/motel rooms available and bunk house as well."
"Places for RVs to park and hookup as well as cabins / motel rooms and a bunk house and big rec room and commercial kitchen."
from $40 - $45 / night
Check Availability2. Indian Creek Recreation Area
"Dates: Mar 1- Oct 31(after contact campground) Fees: $24.00-$56.00 $16.00 Primitive $100.00 Pavilion $30.00
Boat rental(kayak and canoe) $7.00 Day use fee
RESERVATIONS ONLY
Sites: 104 water and"
"Indian Creek is only a couple hours away from our home, so it’s an ideal spot for a weekend getaway together! My husband and I have stayed here twice—first, at site 52 and then at site 56."
from $16 / night
Check Availability3. Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets
"Ample sized cement sites with picnic tables. Our 42” 5th wheel has 4 slides and the site was roomy. Hookups we’re good. We were close to dog park which was perfect. Lovely clean campground."
"Level concrete pads, electric for both 30 and 50amp with sewer and water all next to each other. Wifi is a bit weak. Dog park for your fur babies to play in."
from $22 - $65 / night
Check Availability4. Crooked Creek Recreation Area
5. South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
"It had a very large well kept wooden deck with a picnic table. The camper pad was long and concrete."
"Nice state park on western boundary of Louisiana along Toledo Bend Reservoir. Camping here is usually quite nice from late Oct through late April."
from $25 - $33 / night
Check Availability6. Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
"We originally had two nights booked at this campground, but after one night and spending a day on the trails here, we booked two more nights for a different campground that was available."
"The slab camping is not private, BUT it also is not overrun with bugs. Very park like in the camping area. Restrooms/showers were clean and modern."
from $9 - $33 / night
Check Availability7. Rustic Sky Horse Camp
8. Lakeview Park
"The site behind and on the right are very close. (Since we were here for a nearby softball tournament, it was ok.) Site was full hookup for 30 amp only."
"Country feel, away from the city. Man made beach (COLD but you get used to it), huge land balloon used as a giant trampoline, golf cart rentals, and weekend music. It has it all."
9. Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort
"Pull-thru sites were gravel and fairly level yet pretty close to one another."
"This is a really nice RV park, and you get a multi day Passport America 1/2 off discount, which is nice (usually the discount is only for one night). Sites are tight, as most RV parks are."
from $58 - $115 / night
Check Availability10. Lotus Camp
"Isnide the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District Lotus campground offers water, flush toilets and easy access to the Sandstone Trail."
"Status: open Fee: $10.00 per night $ 5.00 Sandstone Trail Day Use
This camp is for the purpose of OTV riding but regular camping is allowed."
Drive Time
- 47 min from Alexandria, LA
- 1 hr 12 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 1 hr 37 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 49 min from Beaumont, TX
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Cabin Reviews near Pitkin, LA
94 Reviews of 21 Pitkin Campgrounds
Kai Z.
RangerIndian Creek Recreation Area
Beautiful Waterfront Campground
The natural setting at this campground is absolutely beautiful. For $35, you can get a full-hookup site right by the water, which is a really good value. There’s even a small beach, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the campground is peaceful, scenic, and a great place to unwind. The only downside is the bathhouse. We visited two different ones, and while they weren’t dirty, they were definitely showing their age and felt a bit worn down. A renovation would make a big difference. Other than that, this was a truly beautiful campground, and we really enjoyed our stay.
- CColleen P.
GuideBundick Lake Retreat and RV Park
On a downhill slide
This was obviously once a wonderful retreat and RV park that is sadly falling into serious decline through neglect. The setting is pretty and the lake good for fishing but all the facilities with the exception of the motel units are in serious disrepair and no longer look anything like the online photos. There is no onsite manager or even work camper although one of the long term rvers tries to assist visitors. The pool is milky due to lack of proper chemicals although the helpful tenant is trying to do what he can. A tree fell on the game room so it is locked and unusable. The miniature golf course is unusable due to lack of maintenance and mold. We were able to use the open air pavilion although the ladies room was unusable due to a broken toilet and was filthy. The children's playground is unsafe with broken equipment. There is a dining hall for retreats but I don't know what kind of condition it is in. The sewer system for the RV sites worked sporadically. One of the RV sites had foot deep ruts. There are several huge potholes in the road. We were lucky the grass was finally cut shortly before our rally group arrived. It is very sad that such a beautiful facility has been allowed to deteriorate like this.
- Callie F.
TravelerLakeview Park
"Beach" music & fun. Great place to visit
We love Lakeview! Country feel, away from the city. Man made beach (COLD but you get used to it), huge land balloon used as a giant trampoline, golf cart rentals, and weekend music. It has it all. Relax or enjoy doing things you love to do!
- SSusan R.Guide
Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
Excellent park!
We originally had two nights booked at this campground, but after one night and spending a day on the trails here, we booked two more nights for a different campground that was available. We originally were insight 24, and then we moved over to site number six. Both of these two have no one beside them on one side, so it gave us some privacy and made us feel like we were really camping. Lol. It appears that a lot of people use this campsite as a stop over as they are traveling, because in the evenings it would fill up and then early the next morning lots of people would be gone. There are very spacious sites here, there were lots of very large bus RVs and fifth wheels. We have a small travel trailer, so we had loads of space around our campsite. Each paved and pretty level campsite has a nice paved picnic area with a picnic table and a fire ring. All of the hook ups were very well maintained. The dumpster is located near the bathhouse, which looks to be fairly new. There’s also a small laundromat here that I saw people going in and out of. Everything is very well-maintained throughout this park. The roads have obviously been repaved over the last few years, and there are nice cabins to be rented as well as spaces for tent campers. We saw a variety of birds while riding our bikes through the trails and around the swamp/marsh area. We also saw turtles and a few alligators. I record my GPS tracks when riding bicycles and we rode over 40 miles while there. The trails are a mixture of gravel and dirt, and there are shared roads. There were some more difficult trails, that we definitely would not ride again, but we saw other people that were very easily getting around on the trails. There are a lot of what seem to be local people who use this park for exercise, walking, running, bicycling, even people on scooters, people out, enjoying the solitude of sitting by the river, it’s really nice to see. The staff members that we encountered at the gate were very efficient and friendly. We ventured off site to a visit to a rum distillery for a tour one day and that was fun. There’s a nice dollar store nearby for any necessary items.
- MMark S.Guide
Little Lake Charles Resort
If you’ve got kids, 5 stars
This place has tons of stuff for kids to do. Only negatives really are poor WiFi, and lots of guest here work in the area so there’s lots of trucks moving around form 5-7 am and 4-6 in the evenings. Quite otherwise the rest of the time. Nice pond on site for swimming and fishing. Pools aren’t heated so water was cold at this time of year
Beth B.TravelerSam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
Fun trails
I liked the trails for both hiking and biking. For camping it just feels like a parking lot. The primitive tent sites (there are only 4) and super close to the rv sites. A plus if you don’t want to carry your things far, but there’s pretty much no privacy. Spacious day use areas and lots of bird activity
- UUrsulaRanger
Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
Convenient but little privacy nice trails
Full hookups, level concrete pads. Sites close together. Noisy neighbors. Nice trails through bayou landscape. Would come again for one night as it is convenient.
Anonymous P.ScoutBundick Lake Retreat and RV Park
There's a lot of activity you can do!
The place is great! My family really enjoyed the amenities, we played pickleball a lot during our stay. There’s also mini golf, which the kids loved, and a swimming pool(though it was closed for winter). We’ll definitely be back, hopefully later this year!
Guide to Pitkin
Cabins near Pitkin, Louisiana provide rustic retreats in the central Louisiana piney woods region, situated at approximately 200 feet above sea level. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills covered with longleaf and loblolly pines, creating natural windbreaks for overnight stays. Temperature fluctuations can be significant with summer highs frequently reaching 95°F while winter nights drop into the 30s, requiring preparation for seasonal weather variations.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Indian Creek Recreation Area offers several well-maintained paths through pine forest. "The hiking trails are really nice. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking the trail and saw lots of deer tracks, ducks, and squirrels," notes one camper at Indian Creek Recreation Area.
Kayaking opportunities: Launch directly from campsite areas at many lake locations. "We were able to launch our kayaks from our RV site," reports a visitor to South Toledo Bend State Park Campground, highlighting the water access convenience.
Fishing spots: Multiple fishing piers and lake access points provide opportunities for anglers. "Great trails and fishing," explains a visitor to Indian Creek Recreation Area, with Toledo Bend Reservoir particularly known for bass fishing opportunities throughout the year.
Swimming areas: Several parks maintain designated swimming zones with varying amenities. "The swimming pond with inflatables" at Lakeview Park provides family-friendly water recreation options beyond traditional lake swimming.
What campers like
Primitive camping options: For those seeking a more natural experience, many parks offer basic sites. "This is where we go car camping in their primitive section. There are many car camping campsites on the lake/reservoir," explains a camper at Indian Creek Recreation Area.
Waterfront sites: Many campers prioritize lake views and water access. "Site 56 had a HUGE backyard leading down to the lake. The view from our chairs by the fire and the picnic table were excellent," shares a visitor describing their experience at Indian Creek.
Outdoor cooking facilities: Fire rings and grills provide cooking options at most sites. "Each has a picnic table and a fire ring with steel grill rack," notes a camper at South Toledo Bend State Park regarding the primitive camping areas.
Natural privacy: Several campgrounds offer wooded sites with good separation. "Very wooded and spacious, staff is friendly. Price is very affordable, an absolutely beautiful lake, beautiful area. Rustic but not too rustic," explains a South Toledo Bend visitor about the camping environment.
What you should know
Gate security systems: Some parks implement restricted access during evening hours. "We had to call the campground prior to our stay to get a gate code as they lock the gate at night, but that was simple enough and made us feel safe," reports a visitor to Indian Creek Recreation Area.
Wildlife considerations: Be prepared for encounters with local fauna. "The cleanliness of the primitive camp sites is unsurpassed. Beautiful views of the lake can be seen from almost all primitive sites. We were visited by raccoons one night, but they were easily and quickly scared away," notes an Indian Creek camper.
Road conditions: Access roads to some parks require caution when towing. "The roads need some work getting in there and the closest store with any necessities is about a 20min drive each way," reports a visitor to South Toledo Bend State Park.
Limited store access: Most cabin locations lack on-site stores with supplies. "There is limited supplies in the village of Woodworth, LA," mentions an Indian Creek camper, highlighting the need to bring necessary items.
Tips for camping with families
Playground amenities: Several parks feature play areas for children. "From the multiple sandy beach areas to the playgrounds, there was a lot for my elementary age children to do," shares a visitor at Indian Creek Recreation Area about family amenities.
Weekend booking strategy: Reserve well in advance for family-friendly sites. "During each of our stays, the campground was nearly full, so we counted ourselves lucky with the sites we had reserved," notes an Indian Creek visitor about weekend occupancy.
Kid-friendly swimming: Designated swim areas provide safer options. "There are a few sandy beaches along the two small nearby islands that are great for hanging out on when canoeing/kayaking/boating," explains a Toledo Bend visitor.
Supervision recommendations: Some parks have limited monitoring of common areas. "I would like to start by saying this is a campground that is designed for young families. The bathhouses were cleaned every morning and I didn't see much trash lying around," observes an Indian Creek camper.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Prepare for potentially uneven camping pads. "When you unhitch from your tow vehicle, make sure you have your chocks down or you may end up in the lake. Pads aren't necessarily difficult to level your camper but beware of your blocks because your hitch will be sitting on the ground," advises a visitor to South Toledo Bend State Park Campground.
Hookup variations: Check specific site amenities before booking. "Some spots have full hook-up, while others are electricity and water only. Ours was electricity and water only. The dump station is nearby and if you need to dump with a tote you could easily do so," explains a camper at Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Sewer connection planning: Some sites require extra equipment for connections. "Be sure to bring extra sewer hose, the sewer is a far reach!" notes a camper at Lakeview Park regarding RV site setup requirements.
Size restrictions: Verify site dimensions for larger rigs. "We have a 21' travel trailer and barely fit it and our Toyota Tundra in site 52," shares an Indian Creek visitor about site sizes.
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