Dispersed Camping in Rapides Parish County, Louisiana
Showing 69 locations in Rapides Parish County.
Ahtus Melder Camp
A primitive camp loop situated in the pine woodlands of Kisatchie National Forest. The site features paved parking areas alongside historical foundations from a 1940s military installation and serves as an equestrian trailhead.
Airfield Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Airfield Road in Kisatchie National Forest. Positioned near the Stuart Lake recreation area, offering a quiet forest setting with straightforward access.
Anytime Fitness - Pineville
A standard paved parking lot in front of the Anytime Fitness in Pineville, suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quick overnight stay.
Bayou Clear
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Bayou Clear in Kisatchie National Forest. Surrounded by pine trees, this area is accessible to standard vehicles and offers a tranquil setting.
Big Cut Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Big Cut Road and its adjacent forest spurs in the Kisatchie National Forest. The area consists of pine flatwoods and offers multiple pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a rustic, off-grid experience.
Calcasieu District, Kisatchie National Forest
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Camp Livingston 'A' Street Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Camp Livingston 'A' Street and surrounding forest spurs in Kisatchie National Forest. The area consists of peaceful pine flatwoods and is situated near the historic WWII Camp Livingston site.
Catahoula District, Kisatchie National Forest
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Cotile Lake Recreation Area
Developed lakeside campground offering sites with electrical hookups and basic amenities along the shores of Cotile Lake.
Edwards Road Dispersed
Gravel road corridor within Kisatchie National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The route features a crushed aggregate or gravel surface suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Forest Road 1133A Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping pull-offs located along Forest Road 1133A and connected spurs in the Kisatchie National Forest. These sites provide a simple boondocking experience surrounded by thick forests, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet overnight stay.
Forest Road 1278A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1278A and its adjacent spurs. Located in the Calcasieu District of Kisatchie National Forest, providing secluded sites in a quiet pine-forest setting.
Forest Road 1381
Dispersed camping option along Forest Road 1381 in Kisatchie National Forest, located a short distance from the Stuart Lake recreation area.
Forest Road 1383-A Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping along Forest Road 1383-A and its spur within Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Road 1416-C Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1416-C and its spurs in the Catahoula District of Kisatchie National Forest. The area features scenic pine woods and highly secluded camping opportunities.
Forest Road 1428 Dispersed
Dispersed forest corridor featuring pull-offs along the main road and minor spur lines in the Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Road 1543 Dispersed
Dispersed forest camping sites along Forest Road 1543 and nearby spurs in Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Road 1653 Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping options nested along Forest Road 1653 and its connecting spurs. Surrounded by the quiet pine forests of Kisatchie National Forest, this corridor provides peaceful, direct access for campers.
Forest Road 1792 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1792 within Kisatchie National Forest. Graded native-material surface suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles looking for a secluded forest stay.
Forest Road 2010 Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 2010 and adjacent forest spurs within Kisatchie National Forest, featuring mixed dirt and gravel pull-offs in a dense pine forest.
Forest Road 2060 Dispersed Area
Dispersed campsites located along Forest Road 2060 and adjacent spurs within the Kisatchie National Forest, situated near the Castor Creek Scenic Area. The setting is highly peaceful with typical dense pine woods.
Forest Road 2110 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 2110 and its intersecting spurs within Kisatchie National Forest. Standard forest sites are scattered among quiet pine stands, offering a secluded, natural boondocking experience on public land.
Forest Road 2111 Dispersed Camping
A scenic network of quiet forest service roads and spurs off Forest Road 2111 in the Kisatchie National Forest. Standard dispersed rules allow for remote boondocking in a densely wooded pine environment.
Forest Road 2131 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest corridor along Forest Road 2131 in Kisatchie National Forest. Camping and motorized access are subject to seasonal closures, being restricted to early autumn through winter.
Forest Road 2333
Dispersed camping options along Forest Road 2333, featuring a graded gravel surface and standard pine forest scenery.
Forest Road 2383 Dispersed
A peaceful and secluded dirt road corridor located deep within the Kisatchie National Forest, ideal for rustic dispersed camping under the pines.
Forest Road 2387 Dispersed
A rustic forested corridor on Road 2387, offering quiet dispersed camping options within the piney woods of Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Spur (FR 89754f72)
A short forest spur trail leading off the main route into the pine woods, ideal for smaller rigs seeking quiet dispersed camping.
Forest Spur & Road 2435 Dispersed
A quiet network of forest service spur roads and Forest Road 2435 in Kisatchie National Forest, offering dispersed camping. Please note that certain spurs may have seasonal access rules.
Forest Spur & Route 1188-B Dispersed
Dispersed camping areas along Forest Spur and Route 1188-B in the Kisatchie National Forest. The roads consist of improved native material and dirt/gravel surfaces suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes under normal dry conditions.
Forest Spur & Route 1379 Dispersed
Dispersed camping options nested along Forest Spur and Route 1379 within the Kisatchie National Forest. The main spur road features a paved surface, while Route 1379 consists of native dirt. Both corridors provide peaceful wooded settings suitable for passenger vehicles and standard motorhomes.
Forest Spur 14815D3C
A quiet forest spur in the Kisatchie National Forest offering dispersed camping on a native dirt surface.
Forest Spur 637C25B1
A treated forest spur providing easy access for standard vehicles to dispersed camping in Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Spur AAB812D3
A secluded dirt spur off the main road, offering rustic dispersed camping in Kisatchie National Forest.
Forest Spur
An official Forest Service road spur offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities within Kisatchie National Forest. The site is suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles via an improved native surface.
Griffin & Forest Spur Dispersed Area
Quiet forest roads offering dispersed camping options under the canopy of Kisatchie National Forest. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the native material surface under dry conditions.
Hall Hill Road (1604) Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor within Kisatchie National Forest along Hall Hill Road (Forest Road 1604). The road features quiet, wooded spurs ideal for small to medium rigs looking for seclusion in a natural pine forest.
Hard Water Lake Cutoff Dispersed Area
Quiet dispersed sites located along the Hard Water Lake Cutoff and neighboring spurs in the pine forests of Kisatchie National Forest.
Indian Creek Recreation Area
A popular lakeside recreation area offering both primitive cleared sites along the water and developed sites equipped with water and electric hookups. High-quality facilities include hot showers, flush toilets, a sandy swim beach, and direct access for boating and fishing.
Inlaw Road (FR 1271) Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Inlaw Road (Forest Road 1271) and its adjoining forest spur. Quiet pine forests surround the area, offering level gravel and dirt spots.
Jackson Road Dispersed Area
Primitive dispersed camping along Jackson Road and its connecting forest spurs in the Kisatchie National Forest. The area offers quiet spots nestled in typical pine forest terrain, accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes under dry conditions.
Kincaid Lake Campground
Developed lakeside campground situated along the scenic 2,600-acre Kincaid Lake. Features include well-spaced campsites, modern restrooms with hot showers, and a playground, with easy access to hiking, biking, and a seasonal swimming beach.
Kirckland Pruett Road (FR 1436) Dispersed Area
Wooded dispersed camping corridor within Kisatchie National Forest, accessing several forest spurs. The sites are quiet, natural clearings surrounded by pine woods.
Kisatchie Forest Road 1306 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Forest Road 1306 and associated spurs within the Catahoula Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest.
Kisatchie Forest Spur - Ball
A peaceful and secluded forest road spur located in Kisatchie National Forest, perfect for self-contained travelers looking for quiet nature.
Kisatchie Forest Spur (Road 9d42bb87)
A simple native-material spur road in Kisatchie National Forest providing quiet dispersed camping among the pines.
Kisatchie Forest Spur Dispersed (Calcasieu)
Dispersed camping corridors along Forest Spurs off Forest Hill Road within the Calcasieu Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest.
Kisatchie Forest Spur
Dispersed camping opportunity along a native-material forest spur road within Kisatchie National Forest.
Kisatchie National Forest - Dell Durand Road (FR 1730)
Dispersed camping corridor along Dell Durand Road (Forest Road 1730) and its connecting forest spurs in Kisatchie National Forest.
Kisatchie National Forest - Forest Road 1959 Corridor
Quiet and heavily forested dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1959 and its spurs in Kisatchie National Forest.
Kisatchie National Forest - Old Concrete Road Corridor
A quiet network of dirt and gravel spurs located in the historic Camp Livingston area of Kisatchie National Forest. These remote locations offer peaceful dispersed camping surrounded by dense pine forest. Ideal for self-contained setups looking to experience a quiet woodland environment.
Kisatchie National Forest Road 1384 Corridor
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1384 and its connecting spur in Kisatchie National Forest. Highly suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet wooded environment.
Leckie Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Leckie Road and adjacent spurs in the Kisatchie National Forest. Surrounded by dense pine stands, this area offers peaceful, primitive forest camping.
Longleaf Road Dispersed Area
A dispersed camping corridor running along Longleaf Road and its adjacent forest spurs inside Kisatchie National Forest. Surrounded by tall pines near the Palustris Experimental Forest, this zone offers plenty of space for boondocking with good tree separation between sites.
Loran Campground
A primitive Forest Service campground within Kisatchie National Forest featuring shaded, flat gravel campsites nestled under tall pine trees. The area serves as an OHV staging point, offering easy forest road access to standard rigs and trailers.
Loving Creek Road Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated within the Kisatchie National Forest. Sites are scattered along Loving Creek Road and its adjacent forest spurs, offering primitive camping among native pine trees.
Main Camp Loop Corridor
A quiet forest corridor located near Kincaid Lake in Kisatchie National Forest. Offers convenient access to the nearby recreation area with seasonal camping options under towering pines.
McGillary Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along McGillary Road and its offshoots within the Kisatchie National Forest. Sites range from peaceful pull-offs near the multi-use trails to a large cleared area at the end of the forest road, surrounded by a recovering pine forest.
Memorial Forest Road
A seasonal forest road in Kisatchie National Forest, open for motorized use from early fall through late winter.
Noah Mobley Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road corridor offering multiple dispersed camping pull-offs along Noah Mobley Road and adjacent forest spurs. The sites are nestled under a dense Kisatchie pine canopy, providing solid privacy and peaceful wooded surrounds. Perfect for dry camping and self-contained rigs looking to explore the national forest.
North Clairborne Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along North Clairborne Road and its adjacent forest spurs in Kisatchie National Forest. Located in a quiet, forested setting with pine trees and standard forest service roads.
Rifle Range Road & Camp Livingston Spurs
A network of dispersed camping corridors and spurs off Rifle Range Road, located within Kisatchie National Forest near the historic Camp Livingston area.
Rocky Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed spots situated along Rocky Branch Road and neighboring spurs in the southern district of Kisatchie National Forest. Rigs can find quiet gravel pull-offs surrounded by pine forest, offering decent solitude and basic boondocking setups.
Roger Mercer Road (FR 1270) Dispersed
A quiet network of forest roads and spurs within the Kisatchie National Forest, providing scenic and serene spots for dispersed camping under pine canopies.
Sheriff Fire Break Road
Dispersed camping corridor along a gravel forest road in Kisatchie National Forest.
Stay Cut Off Road
Quiet forest corridor located in Kisatchie National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Valentine Lake Recreation Area
A lovely US Forest Service campground featuring wooded sites on the shores of Valentine Lake. Features include vault and flush toilets, drinking water spigots, fire rings, picnic tables, and hiking trails nearby. Self-pay fee ($10/night) on a first-come, first-served basis. Very peaceful during the off-season.
Woodward Branch & Kisatchie Forest Spurs
This zone comprises several dirt forest spurs and the Woodward Branch corridor within the Evangeline Unit of Kisatchie National Forest. Surrounded by loblolly pine stands, these primitive sites offer simple, dispersed camping opportunities. While most of the surrounding forest spurs are accessible year-round, note that the Woodward Branch corridor itself has seasonal access restrictions.
Woodworth Forest Spur
A single rustic forest spur road offering quiet, dispersed camping within Kisatchie National Forest near Woodworth. Ideal for small, self-contained vehicles seeking solitude.