Best camping near Calcasieu
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Calcasieu, Louisiana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Evangeline Camp Complex
Good
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Evangeline Camp Complex in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Vault toilets and potable water are…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Evangeline Camp
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Evangeline Camp, located in Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana, offers established campsites with basic amenities. Reservations aren't required; sites are first-come…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Kincaid Complex
Good
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Kincaid Complex in Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana, offers established campsites with some dispersed camping nearby. Reservations are recommended for developed sites via…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#4
Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
Good
18.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Kincaid Lake Recreation Area in Louisiana offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with both tent and RV-friendly options. Reservations are recommended via…
Why 74: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#5
Valentine Lake North Shore
Good
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Valentine Lake North Shore Camping Area is located in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. The campground is situated on the banks of Valentine Lake, providing campers with…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#6
Indian Creek Recreation Area
Good
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Indian Creek Recreation Area is a spectacular camping destination located in the state of Louisiana. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 68: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#7
Valentine Lake South Shore
Good
16.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Valentine Lake South Shore Camping Area is an ideal spot for camping enthusiasts who want to experience the natural beauty of Louisiana. The campground is located near a serene…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#8
Crooked Creek Rec Area
Good
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Crooked Creek Rec Area is a camping area located in the state of Louisiana. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The campground…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#9
Loran Site Complex
Good
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Loran Site Complex Camping Area is located in Louisiana and offers stunning views of the surrounding forests and waterways. Nearby points of interest include the Kisatchie…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#10
Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
Good
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp in Louisiana offers primitive, dispersed camping—no established campsites, reservations, or fees are required. Located within the Kisatchie National…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#11
Ahtus Melder Camp
Good
6.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Ahtus Melder Camp is a camping area located in the state of Louisiana, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides both RV and tent camping…
Why 59: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
59Solid
Camping near Calcasieu
The Calcasieu area has 11 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Calcasieu
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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