Valentine Lake Recreation Area
Federal campground in Kisatchie National Forest
Location: Boyce, 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/valentine-lake-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Valentine Lake offers a serene freshwater setting with peaceful surroundings and lakeside sites. At $20/night with fire rings and picnic tables, it provides an affordable nature retreat.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Common Raccoon, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Mississippi Map Turtle, Broad-banded Watersnake, and Three-toed Box Turtle present in area. Alligators reported in the water.
Insider tips for Valentine Lake Recreation Area: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Central water faucet and flush toilet bathrooms available; no shower facilities
Skip Valentine Lake Recreation Area if: You need full hookups — no hookups available. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer to reserve in advance — first-come, first-served only.
Best time to visit Valentine Lake Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Kincaid Lake Campground (Boyce, LA), Loran Camp (Woodworth, LA), Stuart Lake (Bentley, LA), Fullerton Recreation Area (Pitkin, LA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Valentine Lake Recreation Area
Cell signal at Valentine Lake Recreation Area (Boyce, 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 basis only
arrive early to claim a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Central water faucet and flush toilet bathrooms available; no shower facilities
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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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
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#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
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