Camp Claiborne (FR 258) in LA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Louisiana
Camp Claiborne (FR 258) in LA
A 1.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rapides County, LA.
Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 1.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Woodworth, is 6.8 mi off.
September normals 67–88°F, 4.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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