Fullerton Recreation Area

Federal campground in Kisatchie National Forest

Location: Pitkin, LA, LA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fullerton-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.

Historic campground with ruins of an abandoned 1927 saw mill and town, accessible via lightly-trafficked trails. First-come, first-served basis with fishing access and low nightly rate.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Gray Squirrel, Painted Bunting, Black Vulture, Red-winged Blackbird, Hooded Warbler, Eastern Hognose Snake, Six-lined Racerunner, Prairie Lizard

Insider tips for Fullerton Recreation Area: Arrive early to secure a site on first-come, first-served basis Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Only trolling motors and non-motorized boats allowed for water access

Skip Fullerton Recreation Area if: You need full hookups - no hookups available. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You require advance reservations - first-come, first-served only. You want to explore all trails - some maintenance issues reported on saw mill trail.

Best time to visit Fullerton Recreation Area: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, LA), Loran Camp (Woodworth, LA), Kincaid Lake Campground (Boyce, LA), Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area (Provencal, LA).