Lotus Ohv Camp
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): 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
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Lotus OHV Camp offers affordable tent camping at $20/night within Kisatchie National Forest, with fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers praise the beautiful forest setting and note amenities including restrooms.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead and Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, Eastern Red Bat, and various bird species including Pine Warbler and Black-and-white Warbler.
Insider tips for Lotus Ohv Camp: First-come, first-served basis only—arrive in person to claim sites Payment available via Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature on-site Download Recreation.gov app before arrival due to remote location with limited connectivity
Skip Lotus Ohv Camp if: You need RV hookups—only tent sites available with no hookups. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You expect modern facilities—restrooms are rustic with limited amenities.
Best time to visit Lotus Ohv Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cane (Provencal, LA), Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area (Provencal, LA), Corral Ohv Camp (Cloutierville, LA), Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, LA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lotus Ohv Camp
Cell signal at Lotus Ohv Camp (Provencal, LA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
arrive in person to claim sites
Payment available via Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature on-site
Download Recreation.gov app before arrival due to remote location with limited connectivity
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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