Stuart Lake
Federal campground in Kisatchie National Forest
Location: Bentley, 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): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stuart-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Small, quiet primitive campground with potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. Google reviewers consistently praise its peaceful atmosphere and reasonable $20/night price for a federal campground.
Wildlife alert: Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Bachman's Sparrow, Pine Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Northern Cottonmouth, and Buttermilk Racer present in the area. Swamp location features abundant frog choruses.
Insider tips for Stuart Lake: First-come, first-served only — arrive early, no advance reservations available Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code Scan and Pay option in remote area with limited cell service Bring insect repellent (redbug repellent mentioned) if planning swamp exploration Only 1 tent site available — verify availability is critical
Skip Stuart Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at this campground. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You prefer easy lake access — lake reportedly difficult to reach without equipment.
Best time to visit Stuart Lake: May-October — Official seasonal operations period. May offers early-season quiet; October provides cooler temperatures..
Nearby campgrounds: Kincaid Lake Campground (Boyce, LA), Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, LA), Corral Ohv Camp (Cloutierville, LA), Loran Camp (Woodworth, LA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stuart Lake
Cell signal at Stuart Lake (Bentley, LA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
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 only
arrive early, no advance reservations available
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code Scan and Pay option in remote area with limited cell service
Bring insect repellent (redbug repellent mentioned) if planning swamp exploration
Only 1 tent site available
verify availability is critical
Official seasonal operations period. May offers early-season quiet; October provides cooler temperatures.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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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