Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area

Federal campground in Kisatchie National Forest

Location: Provencal, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Affordable camping at $20/night in a quiet, secluded Louisiana spot with river access. The shallow bayou features sandy beaches and small limestone rapids suitable for tubing after heavy rain.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth (venomous snake), Plain-bellied Watersnake, Tricolored Bat, White-tailed Deer, and various bird species including Bachman's Sparrow and Pine Warbler present in the area.

Insider tips for Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area: First-come, first-served only — no advance reservations available, so arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for contactless payment. Plan tubing trips after heavy rainfall when water levels rise. Vault toilets are available on-site.

Skip Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area if: You have an RV — low-hanging trees and parking lot layout make it unsuitable for RVs.. You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally only..

Best time to visit Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area: December-February — Winter months offer cooler, more comfortable camping conditions compared to the hot summer weather.. May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Lotus Ohv Camp (Provencal, LA), Cane (Provencal, LA), Corral Ohv Camp (Cloutierville, LA), Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, LA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area

Cell signal at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area (Provencal, LA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Provencal, LA, LA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have an RV — low-hanging trees and parking lot layout make it unsuitable for RVs.✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.✕ You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

no advance reservations available, so arrive early to secure a site.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for contactless payment.

Plan tubing trips after heavy rainfall when water levels rise.

Vault toilets are available on-site.

Best: December-February

Winter months offer cooler, more comfortable camping conditions compared to the hot summer weather.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Cottonmouth (venomous snake), Plain-bellied Watersnake, Tricolored Bat, White-tailed Deer, and various bird species including Bachman's Sparrow and Pine Warbler present in the area.

Location

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Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kisatchie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Kisatchie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area cost per night?+
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area open?+
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area?+
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area?+
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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