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Chicot State Park houses premium glamping accommodations including canvas tents, yurts, and luxury cabins with views of the 2,000-acre lake. Located in Ville Platte, about 30 miles from Pitkin, the park offers a natural retreat with elevated camping experiences that include comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control options. "Our family has spent many years at many different state parks across the country, and this is by far one of my favorites," noted one guest about their stay at North Campground. The glamping sites feature private decks, picnic tables, and fire rings, with easy access to modern shower facilities and restrooms. Additional upscale glamping can be found at nearby Lakeview Park in Eunice, which provides luxury yurt accommodations alongside traditional camping options.
Hiking trails wind throughout Chicot State Park's 6,400 acres, providing glamping guests with opportunities for nature immersion and wildlife viewing. The park's extensive water features support kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, with boat rentals available at the marina. A recent visitor mentioned, "The camping spots are spread out for a more personal experience. Here you can fish, kayak, swim, and don't forget to swing by the Arboretum." The North and South campgrounds remain open year-round, with reservations recommended during peak seasons from spring through fall. Sam Houston Jones State Park, another glamping destination in the wider region, offers similar luxury camping with access to hiking trails through bottomland hardwood forests. Canvas accommodations in both parks come equipped with essential amenities while maintaining a connection to the surrounding bayou landscapes.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Pitkin (11)
1. South Campground — Chicot State Park
"This was a quiet spot surrounded by woods but near the super clean bathroom! There was a fire pit, grill and picnic table for use! Day 2 we rented a boat and paddled out for some fishing."
"Take the time to drive around to the East Landing in the evening before sunset. It has one of the prettiest views of Chicot Lake. Also drive down to the South Fishing Pier below the South Campground."
2. North Campground — Chicot State Park
"Beautiful/secluded bayou campground. Was very clean, secure and had wiFi. Friendly staff and beautiful sites. Highly recommend. Bathrooms were also very clean!"
"There are miles of beautiful hiking trails, but beware of snakes! The bathrooms were recently updated so they were really nice. Also the laundry facilities were clean!"
Check Availabilityfrom $33 / night
3. Kisatchie Bayou Complex
"CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District, this campground is great. This section of National Forest is home to over 30 miles of nature trails."
"Picnic tables and grills available. Swimming, camping, hiking, and canoeing can all be done here. Toilets but no running water. great area to spend the day and swim!"
4. Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
"Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity."
"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!"
Check Availabilityfrom $9 - $33 / night
5. Rustic Sky Horse Camp
6. 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."
7. Colfax RV Park
"The park has lots of picnic areas (34) set up under shade trees. Some sites have tent pads, but not all. They all have picnic tables and fire pits."
"Large sites with grill, fire pit, and picnic table."
Check Availabilityfrom $32 / night
8. Little Lake Charles Resort
"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."
"Don’t get me wrong bathrooms need a little love but everything else is great. We stayed there for two months Paid 650 per month."
9. Toledo Bend Recreation Site - MILITARY
"Amenities included heating and air conditioning as well as a mini fridge, keurig, and a couple of small drawers and a lamp."
10. Jean LaFitte RV Park
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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Glamping Reviews near Pitkin, LA
76 Reviews of 11 Pitkin Campgrounds
- 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.
GuideSam 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
- UUrsula
RangerSam 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.
Nancy K.GuideSouth Campground — Chicot State Park
Hugh Park with 2 Campgrounds
There are several different waivers for entrance fees, Disability and Age being the main ones. Ask at the gate and you could have your fees reduced. There are two different campgrounds located in different locations. The North & South campgrounds. The North is closed during the Fall & Winter, while the South is open year round. The site in the campground have water and electric. The Bath Houses have hot showers and were very clean. The South has a Splash pad, Boat launch, Cabins and a fishing Pier. While the North has Lodges, Boat launch, and fishing pier. There are 22 miles of hiking trails.
- HHope H.Guide
Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
Beautiful Cypress Swamp Camping
This is an RV campground, for the most part. But I slept in my SUV. 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. The adjacent cypress swamp is pretty and has lots of paths to enjoy. There are cabin areas as well. Definitely would return.
- CCharles P.Guide
South Campground — Chicot State Park
South landing
Camped here frequently as a child. Now enjoying it as an adult. Large state park and always have a site available, even with short notice. Lots of things to do. Great park.
Guide to Pitkin
Camping options near Pitkin, Louisiana range from primitive sites to fully equipped facilities across a diverse bayou landscape. The area sits at approximately 220 feet above sea level in the gently rolling pine forests of central Louisiana, where summer humidity often exceeds 90% and temperatures reach the 90s from June through September. Winter campers can expect mild conditions with occasional cold snaps that bring near-freezing temperatures to the pine-scented forests.
What to do
Hiking through diverse ecosystems: Kisatchie Bayou Complex offers numerous trails through varied terrain. "Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. The backbone trail has to be the prettiest trail in the state of Louisiana. It's really the only place in the state to experience actual hills," reports one visitor who endured 23-degree temperatures during their trip.
Kayaking and canoeing opportunities: The waterways around Colfax RV Park provide excellent paddling options. "The park has a nice free day use boat launch as well as a floating dock with a fish cleaning station. The park is very clean and does not smell fishy," notes a reviewer. The sites include full hookups with picnic tables and fire pits, making it convenient to launch your water adventures.
Wildlife observation: While exploring the region's natural areas, watch for armadillos, alligators, various bird species, and reptiles. "Secluded and great canoeing," writes a visitor about North Campground — Chicot State Park, adding that the bayou landscapes provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the 6,400-acre property.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Campers consistently praise the cleanliness of facilities at South Campground — Chicot State Park. "Very clean and well maintained park. Very friendly park employees," writes one reviewer. Another mentions, "It's so well taken care of, it's beautiful, and there's so much to explore. It's a welcoming place to experience Louisiana outdoors."
Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer well-spaced sites for a more secluded experience. "Large sites, few trees, manicured landscaping and clean bathhouses. Really quite with friendly park rangers," notes a visitor about Colfax RV Park, where the spacious layout provides a quieter camping experience than some more crowded facilities.
Waterfront access: Sam Houston Jones State Park offers excellent water access points. "They did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with full hook ups and extra large sites! Nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground," reports a recent visitor. The park's renovation has significantly improved the camping experience.
What you should know
Wildlife considerations: Ticks, mosquitoes, and alligators require proper preparation. "Be aware of snakes!" advises a camper at Sam Houston Jones State Park, where multiple hikers have encountered wildlife on trails. Another mentions, "If you like Louisiana Wildlife this is the place for you! I saw a couple of lounging alligators, egrets, snapping turtles, deer, and a chipmunk!!!"
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