Kisatchie National Forest's Valentine Lake Recreation Complex is a day-use area, not an overnight campground. Camping here is not permitted. The site does include vault toilets, trash receptacles, a picnic table, and a fishing pier. A path connects this area to the Valentine Lake Northshore Campground, which is the actual overnight option for visitors to this part of the forest. No pets are allowed. Campers planning a trip should book at Northshore or check campsites near Kisatchie National Forest for additional overnight options in the area.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Map & DirectionsValentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/day Use is located in Louisiana near Gardner
Public CampgroundCoordinates
31.242777 N
92.680225 W
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/16/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/19/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 15 min from Alexandria, LA
- 1 hr 34 min from Lafayette, LA
- 1 hr 37 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 1 hr 42 min from Shreveport, LA
