3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabins at state parks near Karnack provide electricity, running water, and varying levels of furnishings, with options at Caddo Lake State Park and Shreveport Bossier City KOA offering more developed amenities. Log cabins at Gavel Falls provide modern comfort with barbecue grills and fire pits close to a private pond. Most state park cabins include standard furnishings with picnic tables outside, while KOA options typically feature more comprehensive kitchen facilities. "Kind of an odd location— behind an auction yard. Nice concrete slabs for RVs. Fair gravel roads, 3 very nice log cabins, at least 2 covered RV spaces. BBQ grills and fire pits are brand new. Private pond on site."
Full hookup utilities are standard at Shreveport Bossier City KOA cabins, while state park accommodations like those at Daingerfield State Park Campground often provide more rustic experiences with shared bathhouse facilities. Pet policies vary by location, with most sites allowing leashed pets outside cabins but restrictions inside the structures. Reservations are essential, particularly for weekend stays when cabins book quickly. A camper wrote: "This is a delightful park on the west side of Shreveport. There's an adorable playground and fabulous pool. Tables with chairs on many sites. Benches, landscaping, grass and shade trees."
Most cabins provide basic furnishings such as beds and seating, but guests should bring their own linens, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking areas while others include microwaves, small refrigerators, or stovetops. Brookshire's grocery store is located near Daingerfield State Park, approximately 5-10 minutes from the park entrance, for purchasing supplies. Atlanta State Park cabins require more self-sufficiency, with limited on-site provisions available. Many cabins include fire rings for outdoor cooking, but campers should verify if firewood is provided or available for purchase.
"Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade."
"A Texas C.C.C. state park in east Texas on Caddo Lake. Beautiful sites and canoe rentals for the old mill pond. Tent sites, RV sites and shelters along with cabins."
Available this weekend
from $10 - $115 / night
"Our stay was quiet, great fishing and store was well stocked. Boat ramp worked great for the seadoos we brought"
from $35 - $375 / night
"This is a delightful park on the west side of Shreveport. There’s an adorable playground and fabulous pool. Tables with chairs on many sites. Benches, landscaping, grass and shade trees."
"Tucked away from the highway is this sweet little KOA with all the amenities. There are rv and tents sites plus cabins, a pool, showers, laundry."
"Kind of an odd location— behind an auction yard. Nice concrete slabs for RVs. Fair gravel roads, 3 very nice log cabins, at least 2 covered RV spaces. BBQ grills and fire pits are brand new."
"This is a nice, little East Texas park. It has a pond, and is surrounded by "tall/large" trees that you don't get a lot of in Texas. "
"Our site was good with easy full hook ups, drive through, but required side leveling. The small pond was great to walk around and chat by. "
"This is a parish ran park that is very well maintained. Security measures are excellent. The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites."
"There is much to do at this park. Trails, swimming, boating, fishing, small zoo and museum. Very clean. Newly renovated. Full hook ups and cabins are available as well as tent camping."
"There’s RV sites, tent sites (both primitive and “cushy”), cabins, cottages and screened shelters. my past experience with screened shelters were always dusty, dank, spider-filled shacks that I would only"
"Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and ours had water and electric. There was a dump station available. The other reviewers mention the ants, but we didn’t have any problems with them."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $85 / night
"Aluminum picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate Very quiet campground except for highway and train noise
4 camp hosts
Good night sky viewing in BIG PINE
Good view of lake in BIG PINE
Privacy"
"Its nestled in the thick pineywoods of northeast Texas - the towering pine trees, lakeside cabins and crystal clear lake all combined bring back memories of a person's childhood."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $10 - $225 / night
"Nice and clean park. Quiet but only half full. Only down side is the limited amount of full hookups and then only 1 dump station. All the trail signs are new and easy to find."
"The cheapest Texas State Park for electric or electric/water campsites at only 14/night! Spaces are spread out and loads and loads of pull through sites if that's your thing."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $16 / night
"Nice, clean park. Some spots with lots of shade. Very friendly staff. Great price!"
TravelerWe have stayed here on multiple cross country trips and it's always been great for a quiet spot! It's well shaded and our ConnecTen Internet worked great here. Nice walking and very chill atmosphere with clean bath houses.
ScoutStopped here on a motorcycle trip without a reservation and was met by the camp host , who was super friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and well managed. The sites are spacious.
TravelerHad a nice stay, peaceful, not crowded. Electricity hookup was further than I expected so had to buy 3 additional 20 foot extension cords (total of 4). Luckily there is a family dollar a mile or two away. Other than that no issues.
ScoutOur stay was quiet, great fishing and store was well stocked. Boat ramp worked great for the seadoos we brought
RangerStayed at an RV campsite and had water and electricity no problems. Bathrooms are very spacious and kept clean daily. Canoeing on the Mill Pond was peaceful. Great state park to visit.
GuideThis is a very quite well maintained park. It has restrooms and showers and even laundry.
GuideGreat campground, level, spacious sites, full hook ups. Beautiful park all around. It was very cold when we were there and the restrooms didn't have any heat. Probably don't need it most of the time. Other than no heat, the facilities were nice. Great stay .
GuideThere is a noisy power plant across the lake and I can hear it from my campsite and see the smokestacks
ScoutVery Open and Clean. Access to the water with a boat ramp. Quiet but easy to get to with a nice turn around.
Camping cabins near Karnack, Texas offer visitors access to Wright Patman Lake and Caddo Lake, with elevations ranging from 170 to 230 feet above sea level throughout the region. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, while winter nights can drop below freezing. East Texas pine forests dominate the landscape, creating natural shade for many cabin sites.
Bayou paddling: Caddo Lake State Park Campground rents canoes for exploring the cypress swamps. "The big attraction here is the lake, which looks like something straight out of a Louisiana swamp movie. Huge old cypress trees with Spanish moss hanging from the limbs. The park rents canoes or there is a boat ramp to launch your own boat," reports Bill N.
Wildlife viewing: Observe native species in their natural habitat. "Quiet and great trails for you and the doggies!" notes Jeff N. about Caddo Lake State Park. The park also features bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, creating distinctive scenery.
Fishing: Cast for bass, catfish, and crappie from designated piers or a boat. "We caught 7 catfish using normal nightcrawlers as bait. Fried them up for lunch the next day and they tasted like heaven," shares one visitor about their experience at nearby state parks.
Lake access: Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area provides excellent water activities. "Great sized sites. Nice lake. Watch for snakes. Lots of trees. Great walking," reports Stephanie B. The recreation area includes multiple swimming areas, boat docks, and fishing piers.
Winter camping comfort: The cabin options help during colder months. "We loved the cabin, it made winter camping with kids do-able! Loved hiking and exploring! A ton of CCC history and beautiful bald cypress here!" shares Becca H. about her stay at Caddo Lake State Park.
Spacious sites: Many camping areas offer good separation between sites. "Big sites, with a lot of them on the water. A lot have full hookups including sewer. Very quiet. Swim beaches and fishing piers," reports Mark S. about his experience at Cypress Black Bayou.
Reservation requirements: Cabins book quickly, especially during summer and holiday weekends. Book 2-6 months in advance for prime spots.
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings intense humidity and temperatures above 90°F. "We visited at the beginning of fall so the mosquitos were on the Down slide but if you come, bring bug spray. It should go without saying, big bits of standing water in Texas, but ya know," advises Sarah D. from Atlanta State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies between parks. "Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated," reports one camper about Daingerfield State Park, while others note more basic facilities at other locations.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "The site that we stayed at (#34) was too close to the main road and the noise from the cars was so loud, which led to an awful nights sleep," notes Kara S. about her Caddo Lake experience.
Playground access: Daingerfield State Park Campground offers family-friendly recreation areas. "Great campsite. Beautiful tall piney woods. Clean, well maintained campsites, restrooms, park and lakeside facilities. Gorgeous lake for our boys to practice canoeing and kayaking skills. Nice looking swimming area," shares Morris O.
Beach areas: Many parks feature designated swimming beaches. "The sand on the beach is bad. Due to flooding and earth slides the beach front is super deep mud. If there has been even a trickle of rain on the past week you will lose your shoes the mud is so thick," warns Amie M. about Atlanta State Park.
Hiking options: Trail difficulty varies by park. "Trails are beautiful and if you piece them together can be challenging. This park is very well maintained. I saw a few trail signs that were brand new and another trail is closed for maintenance," notes a reviewer about Atlanta State Park.
Site selection: Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground offers different hookup options. "Site 40 was wooded and very spacious. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and ours had water and electric. There was a dump station available," shares Lori C.
Leveling requirements: Check campground reviews for site specifics. "Sites are pretty good size with table, grill and fire ring. Pads are fairly level, only took 1 2x12 in the one side, make sure to bring blocks for the rear stabilizers as the pad drops off at the back," advises Steven V. about Atlanta State Park.
Hookup availability: Laguna Vista RV Park provides full-service options. "Nice concrete slabs for RVs. Fair gravel roads... BBQ grills and fire pits are brand new," reports a camper. Many private RV parks offer additional amenities not found at state parks.
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