Sterlington Recreation Area

Ouachita-Black River - Columbia Pool — riverside

Location: STERLINGTON, LA, LA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pavilion located at the Sterlington Recreation Area Picnic shelter with access to a comfrort station Located near the Ouachita River Sterlington Louisiana is located 20 miles north of Monroe Louisiana Sterlington Recreation Area has a play ground, frisbee golf, and a boat ramp

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch

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

Sterlington Recreation Area offers a boat launch with direct access to the Ouachita River for fishing, plus recreational amenities including a playground and disc golf. Google reviews praise the well-maintained sites, spacious level grounds, and accommodating staff.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Common Raccoon, Hudsonian Godwit, Solitary Sandpiper, Three-toed Box Turtle, Broad-banded Water Snake present within 8km

Insider tips for Sterlington Recreation Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Great boat launch and river access for fishing Pet-friendly with recreational park nearby

Skip Sterlington Recreation Area if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May through October season. Only 1 tent site available — verify availability before planning.

Best time to visit Sterlington Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cloud Crossing Recreation Area (Saline, LA), Gum Springs Recreation Area (Winnfield, LA), Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La) (Homer, LA).