A few days before our arrival we had checked the reservation system and it was apparent there would be no problem getting a site, even on a Friday. That turned out to be true - plenty of sites to choose from when we arrived at noon. We were a bit miffed by Louisiana's policy of charging the $6 reservation fee to walk-ins.
We selected site 25, back a bit from the water, but a bit more private and with a nice view of the lake.
Date of visit: March 2014
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Entering the campground area, this is the view of the sites closest to the river, sites 1-25.
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Sites 24-20 are along the south end of the campground. Each site also has a fire grill and a raised barbeque.
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Sites 22-17. The two trailers are on sites 20 and 18, right at the water's edge. The waterfront sites are considered premium sites and fetch an extra two dollars.
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Sites 15, 13 and 7 are also waterfront sites.
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More waterfront sites: 5,4,2 and 1.
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The campground is sort of divided in two by a low levee; our site, 25, was right on top of it. Behind it is another loop of campsites, which are nice sites, but without much of a view of the lake. These are sites 42 and 41.
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The sites in the back loop, such as 45, all have a raised tent pad as well as a paved parking area.
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Sites 27, 28 and 30.
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Site 29 is one of three pull-through sites; the others are 26 and 19.
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If you'd like to be near the bathhouse, site 44 is the one for you.
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Site 31 has a huge tree that's situated just right to provide welcome shade in the summer.
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Furthest back from the lake are sites 32-36.
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Out along the shore near sites 16-20 is this fishing pier. Campers can also tie their boats up there for the night.
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There is a modern bathhouse in the center of the campground. It was clean, offered free hot showers and also had a laundry room with two washers and two dryers - $.75 a load. The park needs to devote some attention to the shower heads - most put out only a trickle of water.
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All along the shoreline are large cypress trees.
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There's a nice play area for the kids and a large pavilion for group events.
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Here's a puzzlement: there is a large cement pad about 40 feet square with 4 "things" mounted in a square. We have no idea what they are. Is it a water-gun game, perhaps?
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Here's a close-up of one of the "things".
Update: I asked a ranger about this and yes, it is a water game. Those "guns" shoot water 6'-8'. Three of the guns are broken and it costs $500 to replace just one, so the park is going to convert them to simple sprinklers.
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I'm sure the beach is popular with the kids in the summer.
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There's a boat ramp which seemed to be quite popular. Nearby is a dock with some covered slips.
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While I was down at the beach this egret was standing there and just as I raised the camera he took off.
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I also found this large turtle sunning on a log.
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Amenities
48 campsites with W/E(20/30/50A) hookups
12 Premium sites: $20/night, Oct-Mar; $24/night, Apr-Sept
36 Improved sites: $18/night, Oct-Mar; $26/night, Apr-Sept
Golden Age Pass honored for AR, LA and MD residents
Dump station, showers, laundry, free wi-fi
Poor VZW coverage
Coordinates: 31.961931 North, 91.200783 West
Elevation: 72'
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