Top Tent Camping near Pride, LA
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Best Tent Sites Near Pride, LA (5)
1. Tunica Hills Campground
12 Reviews•43 Photos•128 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$20 - $110 / night
2. Lamar Dixon Expo Center
5 Reviews•15 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Tunica Hills WMA Campground
1 Review•3 Photos•6 SavesThere is a tent-only, primitive camping area off of Parker Road on the South Tract.
Tunica Hills WMA is composed of two separate tracts. The North Tract (2,346 acres) is immediately adjacent to the Louisiana State Penitentiary. The South Tract (4,156 acres) is off Old Tunica Road, which is part of the scenic Natchez Trace System and has been used for travel since colonial times.
The WMA’s terrain is characterized by rugged hills, bluffs, and ravines. The area lies at the southern end of the “loess blufflands” escarpment that follows the east bank of the Mississippi River south from its confluence with the Ohio River. These blufflands offer a diverse and unique habitat that supports some species of plants and animals not found elsewhere in Louisiana.
The forest on the area is classified as upland hardwood, with some loblolly pine and eastern red cedar mixed in on the ridge tops and creek terraces. Hardwoods include American beech; American holly; flowering magnolia; cherrybark, water, and cow oak; hickory; sweetgum; Osage orange; hackberry; eastern hophornbeam; ironwood; yellow poplar; elm; and maple. The understory varies from dense in younger areas of timber to fairly open in older areas. Common understory species are oak leaf hydrangea, two-winged silverbell, trifoliate orange, pawpaw, flowering dogwood, sweetleaf, spicebush, blackberry, and switchcane. At least 20 species of plants classified as rare in Louisiana are found on this area; two of these species have not been found anywhere else in the state.
- Fires
- Tents
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$7 / night
4. Richard K. Yancy Sand Levee Campground
4 Reviews•22 Photos•77 SavesCamping: 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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- ADA Access
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Recent Tent Reviews In Pride
191 Reviews of 5 Pride Campgrounds
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Tiffany L.
ScoutCourtneys RV Park
Baton rouge Louisiana
Very nice and quiet clean
Megan&Victor M.Scout
Punkin Park Campground
Worst Campground ever
The owners allow nails and other hazards for your tires everywhere. Most of the people in there are addicts and honestly you will have people coming to your door in the middle of the night looking to score some illegal substances
- ssteveScout
Hidden Oaks Family Campground
Very good
It was very nice
- Karen H.
TravelerHidden Oaks Family Campground
Excellent campground
With all the new renovations over the past 4 years this is a much improved campground. Great place to camp or stop if you want to visit New Orleans or surrounding areas.
- JJochen H.Traveler
Tickfaw State Park
Wonderfull
clean, naturally and quiet
no wlan and a bad mobil connection
restrooms and laundry are o.k.
rangers are super and nice
the waterplayground is top for the kids
the street/way to the State Park is very trashy and a little bit scary
- mmelanie M.Traveler
Sherburne WMA
Mosquitoes
The mosquitoes were horrible. We left the doors open to our car to move our stuff to go to sleep and there were about 20 mosquitoes in our car as we were ready to go to bed. It was a nice spot but definitely don’t leave car doors open or bring some bug
Jacqueline A.Traveler
Farr Park RV Camground
Very close to LSU
Pull through site. On grass. Level. With water and 59 amp. Easy to get to. First come first serve so you can come as early as you like and then spend a full day exploring LSU and Baton Rouge. Friendly staff. Wifi at the recreation center. Horses grazing in near by paddock. Easy to bike on the levee to LSU and Baton Rouge.
Taylor C.
Guide
Tunica Hills Campground
Campground was great!
Ms. Brenda is the best! This campground has all the amenities! Hot water is tricky but the coffee pot makes up for it. There’s a microwave as well. Most of all the sites are separated by the ravines. We hiked down to the creek from the site and also went on trail C at tunica. I wouldn’t recommend trail c if you have small kids unless you wear them in a pack. Brenda has wood you can purchase if you forgot or run out. We were right next to the bathroom, sink, and shower.
- Taylor C.Guide
Bogue Chitto Water Park
Overall great park
I went camping for New Years. My campsite was right next to the bathrooms which was super convenient and surprisingly not noticeably busy. Thought I would have access to the water but didn’t. The hiking trail connects just across the road so easy access but kind of hard to find the trailhead. Enjoyed hiking the trail and had plenty of spots with water along the way for my dog. We hiked on the beach as well and it was quite peaceful we were basically the only ones.
- LLester M.Traveler
Sherburne WMA
Neat area but lots of mosquitoes even on March 2, 2024
About three miles on well maintained gravel. Nice area, although fairly remote. Clean. Well maintained. There were 3 others camping when we got there. A couple of folks were shooting their rifles at the gun range for a while. Fishermen came and went at the boat ramp. Quieted down at sunset. Swarms of mosquitoes on March 2, 2024. I wouldn’t plan to cook outside. We found (well) water available at the ranger/mangers station to refill our trailer. Plus it’s free!
chris B.ScoutSherburne WMA
We had it to ourselves, so spot on for that
We thought on the way here, we might not be able to get in but had the place to ourselves, which was great, apparently there's another campsite farther on so the parks staff told us, but we stayed here. Only complaint 'man those bugs be bugs', bring bug spray, thermisills, and anything else you can think of to combat them, stayed end of February. Wonderful setting. Had a campfire tonight and got visited by 2 armadillos, fabulous !!
Aaron D.GuideBogue Chitto Water Park
Quiet Getaway with Great Activities and Amenities
We stayed at spot 31. Near the restrooms but not much through traffic. Dumpster was right next to the bathrooms. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. Spots were gravel and needed a lot of leveling front to back. The site had a very nice deck with a picnic table. The site had full hookups for water, electricity, and sewage. The site had great Verizon and T-mobile cell service, around 50-80 mbps for each. The hiking trails were very nice with lots of shorts and long options. The bike trails were also nice with a lot of different difficulty options to try, you can also rent bikes if needed. Overall the campground was clean, very quiet, very spacious, and is a perfect weekend getaway with fun activities. We camped at Bogue Chitto State Park in a Travel Trailer.
- ccamiTraveler
Bogue Chitto Water Park
Big campground with lots of activities
We stayed in the Uplands RV area and it was great. Spots were gravel and big so it was pretty easy to back into, with nice patios and not too close together. Some spots had motorhomes on a lift on the front to be level, but most were fine. The bathrooms near us were clean but the showers did have some mold (did not use). The trails are really nice! You can tell a lot of work goes into continual improvement and upkeep.
Bring or rent bikes and canoes! Would visit again , for sure.
- Tyler H.
RangerTickfaw State Park
Beautiful place
First trip back since Hurricane Ida. Since my last visit, they have added a lot of tentrr sites in the tent section and 2 or 3 around the lake. The paddle trail is open, and while paddling, I saw a family of otters. There’s only around 2 hiking trails open, one around the lake and a portion of the long trail, which goes to the river, in and out. Spoke with a ranger who stated they think most of the trails will be open in 8 months.
- MMatty M.Traveler
Sherburne WMA
Free & Solid
if you sleep in, the adjacent shooting range makes for a rough morning but honestly not bad at all. well-maintained bathroom and picnic tables
Karen S.Guide
Baton Rouge KOA
Great location, safe and warm southern hospitality
We stopped in Baton Rouge on our cross country journey from CA to Florida. We had plans in the area for an authentic swamp tour and a visit to New Orleans. The KOA is a really great place to stay. We arrived late on our first night and rolled in and went to bed. The next day, a Saturday, the KOA serves a home-cooked breakfast (for a small charge.). When you don't have groceries, and you are tired - this was a wonderful treat! The hosts gave us many suggestions on our visit to New Orleans. If you need to go to the store, it is close to many major stores and grocery stores. It was clean and every staff person we met was helpful. They even refilled our propane. It's always nice to meet locals who have area recommendations and we appreciated the hospitality.
Tip: If you are looking for a unique, nature based experience, I highly recommend Captain Ronnie, owner of River of Swamp Boat Tours. He takes you out on the bayou where you see the beautiful scenery, birds, trees and yes, alligators! This was one of the highlights of our trip.
Allison Rae C.GuideSherburne WMA
Great free primitive spot with unique ammentities
I really like this spot. It's got great scenery along the river, nice open spaces, well maintained, and there's a free shooting range including archery, pistol, and rifle areas. Decently maintained bathroom with a toilet. Icame mid December and am the only one camping. My only complaint that might bother some people would be the noise of the shooting range, but it's not that bad or frequent.
- JJack B.Traveler
Percy Quin State Park
Not a bad stay.
Overall the stay wasn’t bad. The staff was pleasant and the area and lake is very nice. The restrooms were awful and it looks like the maintenance crew don’t check them regularly. The campsite is getting a make over in September so this may account for the apathy towards these facilities. No camp store but I was told this is coming next year.
- MMichele P.Scout
Fireside RV Resort
Great Place
Great place to chill in water while camping during the summer! We booked last min so didn’t get to really pick our site. We were up in the front and didn’t really have any trees around that gave any kind of shade! Pools and lazy river was about the only entertainment but for adults it was fine!
- SShirley B.Ranger
Bogue Chitto Water Park
May 2023
Beautiful camp grounds. River, creek, and lakes. Some of lakes stock for your fun! Bike trails-Easy to Zephyr! Lots of wildlife!
Santiago F.ScoutTickfaw State Park
Laid back huricane impacted bayou
Got to the park with no reservation and found a spot no problem. There are both tent and RV slots. RV neighbors are visible, but there is a bit of space.,Each slot comes with a table on a wooden platform, a fire ring, and what appears to be a game hook, as well as a water spigot and electric hookup.
Took a walk before the rain set in. Many of the boardwalk trails appear to be closed due to storm damage. Saw a whole pack of night herons flying together. The bayou is spooky feeling with gator crossing zones and interesting cypress trees. Seems like it should be buggier than it is for on a warm day in late March.
The restroom and laundry room seem clean and well tended.
Casey L.
Legend
Lakeside RV Park
Well manicured!
Beautiful park! The lake views were amazing in the morning watching the sun come up. Love the amenities they provided we loved the playground that was covered which allowed us to play with our kids in the heat of the day and even with rain. They also had a pool that was very clean and nice laundry on premises. Bathroom to use was also very clean.
If I had to list a drawback, the traffic on the main road was very loud throughout the night, even with a large privacy fence .
- RRobert H.Guide
Indian Creek Campground
Good place to stop
Friendly and clean. Permanent and travelers welcomed.
- SStephen D.Guide
Sherburne WMA
Would avoid
Next to shooting range. Fine as I knew it would stop dusk. But then the camper’s generators started up ALL NIGHT
Jamie C.RangerMaxey Care RV Park
You Get What You Pay For
Called to reserve the day of and they were accommodating. We paid $34 for a night with 30amp hookup and water. They have 50amp as well. There are bathrooms with showers and coin laundry. It’s a little muddy in the sites. Easy accessibility, right off Hwy 1. Trains come through the night. Gas stations close by and bar you can walk to.
Shana D.LegendPercy Quin State Park
Lots of trees
We love a campground with lots of trees! The water view of the lake is hide as well. This state park offers several options: Cabins, Campsites and the Tentr canvas tent campsites. Location is very convenient off of I55.
- Keri P.Guide
Bogue Chitto Water Park
Family Fun
This Campground is packed with family friendly things to do! We went fishing!
Guide to Pride
Camping near Pride, Louisiana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Bogue Chitto State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The hiking trails were very nice with lots of shorts and long options to try." Another camper noted, "We hiked on the beach as well and it was quite peaceful."
- Fishing and Water Activities: At Indian Creek Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A reviewer shared, "The lake had people fishing on it and the pool had a good amount of people."
- Wildlife Watching: Tickfaw State Park Campground is great for spotting wildlife. One camper reported seeing "a family of otters" while paddling along the trails.
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and laundry facilities. A visitor at Lakeside RV Park said, "Bathroom to use was also very clean."
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of the staff. At Baton Rouge KOA, one guest remarked, "The staff was wonderful and they walked us through setting up the RV."
- Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Indian Creek Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "The site was clean and well maintained, lots of space, a good distance from camps around us."
What you should know
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in warmer months. A camper at Sherburne WMA warned, "The mosquitoes were horrible."
- Limited Cell Service: Some campgrounds have spotty cell service. A visitor at Baton Rouge KOA noted, "Verizon was spotty at times."
- First-Come, First-Serve: Many sites operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, like Farr Park RV Campground. A camper mentioned, "Easy to get to. First come first serve so you can come as early as you like."
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. At Lakeside RV Park, one parent said, "We loved the playground that was covered which allowed us to play with our kids in the heat of the day."
- Plan for Rain: Be ready for sudden weather changes. A visitor at Indian Creek Campground shared, "After it rained, it was horrible at this site - red clay mud all around it!"
- Bring Bug Spray: Protect your family from bugs. A camper at Sherburne WMA advised, "Bring bug spray, thermacells, and anything else you can think of to combat them."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Farr Park RV Campground noted, "The nearest neighbor was at least 20 ft. away."
- Use Leveling Blocks: Some sites may require leveling blocks. A camper at Indian Creek Campground mentioned, "Our site needed 2 blocks to level."
- Follow Directions: GPS can lead you astray. A visitor at Baton Rouge KOA advised, "Definitely follow the website directions and follow the signs."
Camping near Pride, Louisiana, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little preparation, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.
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