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Loran Camp

Federal campground in Kisatchie National Forest

Location: Woodworth, 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: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Budget-friendly tent camping at $20/night with well-maintained grounds and fun trail system ranging from easy to technical single track riding. Google reviewers praise the trails and upkeep of this federal campground.

Wildlife alert: Texas Coralsnake present in area — exercise caution. Also home to Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Pine Warbler, Cave Swallow, and Green Anole.

Insider tips for Loran Camp: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure the single available tent site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR feature if available Bring your own water and supplies — no hookups available Multiple trail difficulty levels available; choose based on your bike/hiking skill level

Skip Loran Camp if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Loran Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified operational schedule..

Nearby campgrounds: Kincaid Lake Campground (Boyce, LA), Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, LA), Fullerton Recreation Area (Pitkin, LA), Stuart Lake (Bentley, LA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Loran Camp

Cell signal at Loran Camp (Woodworth, LA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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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Woodworth, 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

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 need RV hookups — this campground has none✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure the single available tent site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay QR feature if available

Bring your own water and supplies

no hookups available

Multiple trail difficulty levels available; choose based on your bike/hiking skill level

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified operational schedule.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Texas Coralsnake present in area — exercise caution. Also home to Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Pine Warbler, Cave Swallow, and Green Anole.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Kisatchie National Forest
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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Loran Camp cost per night?+
Loran Camp costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Loran Camp open?+
Loran Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Loran Camp have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Loran Camp?+
Loran Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Loran Camp?+
Loran Camp 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 Loran Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Loran Camp is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Loran Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Loran Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Kincaid Lake Campground

Boyce, LA

From $20/night

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Valentine Lake Recreation Area

Boyce, LA

From $20/night

Fullerton Recreation Area

Pitkin, LA

From $20/night

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Stuart Lake

Bentley, LA

From $20/night

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