Best Tent Camping near Zwolle, LA

Recent Tent Reviews near Zwolle, Louisiana

221 Reviews of 6 Zwolle Campgrounds

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  Trevor H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2020

  Ebenezer Park

  Decent

  There aren't many sites for basic tent camping here, maybe 10-15 tent sites, and the rest are equestrian. It's a pretty tidy looking campground. There is a park host that is usually hanging around if you need something. We ended up being neighbors with a large group that was using their fire like a bonfire so we let the park host know about it. Probably won't come back unless in off season. But it's good enough

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  Will B.

  Guide

  

  May. 29, 2021

  Cypress Bend State Rec Area

  Great lake

  The view was great. We were tent camping and were told spot 11 and 10 would be the best for tent camping. This was not the best spots the roads also need a lot of attention they were very rough.

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  Frutsnx.11

  Scout

  

  Sep. 10, 2020

  Ebenezer Park

  Simple park, good scenery

  We went in early March for tent camping. The park seems very well designed for equestrian, but also good for tent camping. The trails are nice and wide. Tent spots are spacious, although most sites do require a decent walk from the car.

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  Robert W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 6, 2018

  COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park

  full hook ups for trailers and tent sites full bathrooms/showers swimming

  Nice swimming area seperate tent sites close to town

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  Robert W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 6, 2018

  Mill Creek Park

  Nice camp ground with full showers and bathrooms designated swimming area

  These are full hook up sites only no tent sites

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  Sippi’s S.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 7, 2021

  Lotus Camp

  For primitive camping this is great

  Me and a few fellas went here fir a weekend trip tent camping it has water and a restroom but no shower or electricity. This was a GREAT weekend guys trip

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 16, 2020

  Indian Mounds Recreation Area

  Quiet place to camp

  Indian Mounds Campground is located in East Texas near the Texas-Louisiana border in the Sabine National Forest. It is a quiet and peaceful location to camp.

  RV and tent campsites come with a fire ring, a picnic table, and potable water. Good views of the lake and situated in forest area. Nearby hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing. Not many campers in campground and that made for a great stay!

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Dec. 6, 2020

  COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park

  Weirdly Spaced FHU Sites

  We camped in Loop A during the week of Thanksgiving 2020 by making reservations 134 days prior to arriving. Very friendly volunteer gate attendants, but not sure when they work the gate as we tried to find them twice in one day and no one around and no info on how to contact/find someone, even tho there are four different campsites marked“attendant”. Overall, very quiet campground the week of Thanksgiving except for the highway noise from Highway 255, which was loud! Nine site FHU loop where sites are crammed together, weirdly and poorly laid out and spaced. No vegetation between sites so no privacy here what-so-ever! We could hear everyone’s conversations, even some that were inside their RV! Back-in site 12 was a tricky challenge to get into due to the terrain. First a dip before a narrow entrance over drainage ditch pipe, then a steep grade which almost had us scrapping the asphalt as we saw evidence of many that had previously. The narrow asphalt parking pad is deteriorating on the utility hook up side leaving a 6-8 inch drop off, so not very forgiving! Most asphalt site pads in this loop are in poor condition. Site 12 was not level side-to-side. Site 12 also has two wooden enclosures(wooden fence) that house utility panel boxes. At first, we thought we had our own outhouse! There is a slight view of the lake from Site 12. Recreation.gov states this site is"full shade", which we disagree. Our concrete picnic table on a concrete pad was fairly close to the parking pad. Our site also included a rotting shelter over the table, a rotting wooden bar-height prep table(aka fish cleaning table), a wooden lantern pole and a metal fire pit with a grilling grate that was one big tripping hazard due to the concrete slab the pit was placed on was broken up and huge hunks of concrete displaced around the metal fire pit. What a mess. Toilet/shower facility just for this campground loop fairly clean, but not serviced every day(during the week). Tent sites are along the lake in Loop A. There is a significant drop-off down to the water’s edge. Evidence of tent campsites that had been washed out/destroyed in recent flooding. Not a good stargazing location due to other close by campers with numerous outdoor lights burning all night! Super friendly squirrels that ate from our hands. No other wildlife sighting during our 4 night stay the week of Thanksgiving. Sam Rayburn Lake is beautiful. Park has a boat ramp and a large ramp parking area. No firewood for sale in this park. A bait shop, Valero fuel station, liquor store and a couple restaurants within a 5-minute drive of the Park entrance. Jasper has a Tractor Supply and a small Walmart. Lufkin has most chain restaurants, Lowes, Super Walmart, etc. Two bars AT&T signal

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  Shirley

  Guide

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

  Best Place To Camp on Lake Sam Rayburn!

  We absolutely love this park!  RV and tent sites right on the water, beach area for swimming, boat docks and ramp, etc.  We extended our stay and plan to for awhile!  The staff is so welcoming!  Oh and there are 13 gorgeous cabins for rent!  I highly recommend this park!

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  Rocky F.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 8, 2021

  Coyote Camp

  Great quiet place over all

  My wife and I stayed one night, it was very nice and peaceful. We found it very easy, and was definitely in the woods. We were the only people there, it was a Sunday and we were disperse tent camping. Once it got dark, a few vehicles passed thru but did not stop. The wooden area was very shady too! We really enjoyed it!

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  Becky

  Scout

  

  Oct. 17, 2020

  Powell

  Beautiful lake, Spotless Camp grounds, Awesome Staff

  Went to Powell not knowing what to expect.  The lake is beautiful, the camp grounds are spotless and the Staff is awesome.  Great facilities whether tent camping, RV camping or staying in a cabin.  Cabins are small and rustic as you would expect but very clean.  What you’d want since you will be outside enjoying the great outdoors!  Boat rentals, pontoons for larger groups, fishing, water sports, they have it all.  Did I mention how awesome the staff is??? So accommodating and friendly.  We will be back!

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  Becky

  Scout

  

  Oct. 17, 2020

  Powell Park Campground

  Love this campground!!!

  Beautiful lake, Spotless Camp grounds, Awesome Staff Went to Powell not knowing what to expect. The lake is beautiful, the camp grounds are spotless and the Staff is awesome. Great facilities whether tent camping, RV camping or staying in a cabin. Cabins are small and rustic as you would expect but very clean. What you’d want since you will be outside enjoying the great outdoors! Boat rentals, pontoons for larger groups, fishing, water sports, they have it all. Did I mention how awesome the staff is??? So accommodating and friendly. We will be back!

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 22, 2021

  Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

  Beauty on the Bayou

  Fee: $2.00 day use $2.00 per vehicle 

  17 primitive walk in tent sites with the sites running along side the beautiful Kisatchie Bayou. There is one drive in that is located in the parking lot.  The bayou looks more like a creek in Arkansas than a Louisiana bayou. Don't think you will find a gator in that bayou. The hardwood and pine forest has lain down a beautiful carpet under your feet with very little noise when you walk. NO WATER. Nice parking area and great hiking. There are a lot of picnic tables and grills close to the parking lots for day use. Pit toilet, grill, picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole.  The area is very beautiful and the peace is amazing especially along side the bayou.  Road in is in very good shape.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2021

  Indian Mounds Recreation Area

  Inexpensive

  Fee:  $4.00 camping per night

            $2.00 day use fee

  Limit:  14 days

              28 days on selected sites

  Sites:  37 RV or tent sites but some are closed along with 2 bathrooms

  due to tornado damage

  Set in the rolling hills of east Texas you will find trash service, water, portapots instead of bathrooms.  Hunting season saw several sites were taken.  Toledo Bend Reservoir is on the Sabine River and has an area of 185,000 acres.  It is the largest man made body of water partially in Louisiana and Texas and the largest in the south.  The fifth largest by surface in the United States.  Deepest is at 110 feet and they do have alligators.  There are stumps and other under water obstructions so be careful while in the water.

  Buffalo Hide loop was the best camping loop with views of the water but there were no water sites.

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  AIS

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  Mike V.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 1, 2016

  South Toledo Bend State Park Campground

  Camping, canoeing & kayaking, at S. Toledo Bend State Park, west Louisiana

  Nice state park on western boundary of Louisiana along Toledo Bend Reservoir. Camping here is usually quite nice from late Oct through late April. Only (5) undeveloped campsites are available for tents/hammocks only. They have a great view looking out over the huge lake. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring w/ steel grill rack. On weekends you must reserve campsites/cabins for a minimum of two nights when doing online reservations. There is a large number of improved campsites that have water and electrical hook-ups, and quite a few cabins that can be rented, some of which also have a nice view of the lake. Bathhouse was fairly clean whenever I have been there, and has showers, sinks, and flush toilets. I would have given this park's camping area a 5-star rating, but there was no hot water left to take a nice warm shower during my last visit. Toledo Bend Reservoir is the #1 bass fishing lake in America 2 years in a row. Clean water and a few sandy beaches along the two small nearby islands are great for hanging out on when canoeing/kayaking/ boating. Bald Eagles are often seen during late Fall, Winter months, and early Spring. Please note that the raccoons are professional thieves at this state park, so you need to put your food away at night.

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  Alex F.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2019

  Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

  Beautiful creekside weekend

  Camp next to this beautiful sounding creek, there is a beach to lay out on while the kids play in the water or you can hit the Caroline dorman trail on foot or horseback. Excellent site. My personal favorite in Louisiana

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  Jerry H.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 3, 2021

  Midway RV Park & Marina

  Has everything I need including privacy

       I was looking for a Louisiana location for an extended stay, I wanted to find a riverside, quiet location with large sites. A place where there was room for my travel trailer, boat, and truck. I found that and much more at Jones' Riverside Marina & RV Park.

       It is in the country but not that far from the charming city of Natchitoches. The staff members are always friendly and helpful. There is a well-stocked store along with a carry-out restaurant (sit down part is closed due to covid-19). They have a free boat ramp and docks (very handy for me). The fishing is always good from the bank or a boat. My travel trailer is small but this facility is big rig friendly. I like the laid-back atmosphere and southern hospitality that is present here. This is not a huge, fancy, "resort", but those are not for me. I don't care for the crowds, noise, price, and many restrictions of those places. This RV Park emulates the real Louisiana!

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  David S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Indian Mounds Recreation Area

  Lakeside Camping

  This is a nice spot with a reasonable level of development. Campsites have trash and toilet, and leveled out spaces to put a vehicle or tent. Many have installed benches and tables too. Very peaceful and right on the water.

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  Tyler B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 19, 2018

  Kisatchie Bayou Complex

  Backbone Trail

  Primitive camping along the 10mi Backbone trail. Took out the hammock and camped out around the halfway mark along the trail. You can set up shop around an old fire pit or make one of your own. I chose the latter. 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. It reached 23 degrees at night which was one of the coldest temperatures recorded in the state this year. A must do!

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  William B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Mid Lake Campground

  Peaceful Retreat at Mid Lake Campground

  Mid Lake Campground in Milam, Texas, is a great spot for outdoor lovers. With 33 campsites, lake views, and clean facilities, it’s ideal for tent campers and RVs. Visitors love the fishing pier, swimming platform, and the convenience store stocked with essentials. The peaceful atmosphere and campfire-friendly sites make it a relaxing retreat, perfect for a weekend or longer stay.

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  Matty M.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 2, 2024

  COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park

  Excellent & Gorgeous

  Would be 5 stars except it's close enough to the road that you get traffic noise. I camped early January and was the only tent camper, quite enjoyable. Very pretty lake view and sunsets and sunrise are delightful. Showers are warm, not the hottest, but welcome nontheless.

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  John G.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Mill Creek Park

  Simply Clean and Peaceful

  My wife and I stayed two nights at an excellent spot (#14).

  The two ladies who manage the campground were wonderful and they kept the facilities very clean and tidy.

  We will visit again this summer and believe it would be good for anyone looking to camp using tent, camper or RV.

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  Kayli M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2018

  Kisatchie Bayou NF Campground - Temporarily Closed

  A favorite campground

  This campground has plenty of tent spots to choose from. Whether you want to be close by other campers, or farther away, they have a spot for you. The creek is great both night and day. If its warm enough, you can swim! Has one vault toilet and features the Caroline Dorman trail... but sometimes this campground does get crowded.

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  Skylar M.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2018

  Mill Creek Park

  One of my faves

  This was one of my friends and my favorite place to visit in college. We would go camping as much as we could because we wanted to escape school. We loved our stay here. We were able to fit 2 tents in 1 spot. I believe it was $12 a night to stay here, so it was super cheap for my friends and I for s fun weekend. We got up early and went hiking with our dogs and enjoyed the fire in the evening in our campsite making s’mores. I remember when we were here the weather was perfect. Too many bugs, but we made sure to keep our tent closed and bug spray on. We bought our firewood from a store about 20’ miles away from the campground, so definitely bring your own or make sure to buy it at the closest spot you see. Bathroom on site and there is also a playground for kids. Horseshoe was also available to play. The rangers were awesome!!

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  Amanda

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 30, 2020

  Mill Creek Park

  Great escape

  I went here with two friends for a long weekend. We are tent campers, and it was great for us. The bathrooms were kept very clean and restocked with toilet paper daily. Most of the campsites along the water have a little beach that you can take advantage of. Of it were warmer, we definitely would have gone swimming. Highly recommend!

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  Bonnie C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2018

  ANGELINA (Sam Rayburn Reservoir Area) 936-897-1068

  Great camping

  Came here with a big group of family. They were in an RV, I stayed in a tent. Roads are paved, kids can roam, lots of trails and some playgrounds. The showers arent bad either. The lake was fun to kayak on. It was raining so not many people were there. Spiders galore here, fair warning.

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  Dion B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 27, 2021

  South Toledo Bend State Park Campground

  Pine Forest and a Beautiful Lake

  Stayed at site 12 in a tent.  Had electricity and water, weather a comfort station nearby.  Great paddling and boating on the lake.  Fished a little out of a kayak, but it was a little tough to stay in position to fish.  Caught a few small bream.  Hiked the short nature trail and got a good lakeside view of the dam. 

  The spillway side of the dam is great for recreation and makes for a good day trip activity.