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Camping for fishing in Louisiana

8 camps in Louisiana that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.

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8camps for fishing
0free or dispersed
0reservable
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Alexandria3 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Louisiana are good for fishing?

8 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 88% also offer boating & paddling, 75% also offer hiking, 62% also offer biking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Louisiana

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Kincaid Lake Swim Area CLOSED, Camping CLOSEDFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Day-Use Area which includes the swim beach and picnic tables are CLOSED to the public from Labor Day until Mother's Day, 2025. The group pavilion may be rented throughout the year…

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  • Evangeline UnitFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District offers outdoor enthusiasts a great variety of recreation opportunities just 20 minutes west of Alexandria, Louisiana in central…

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  • Beaver Dam CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills.…

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  • Tom Merrill Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Bayou Bodcau Reservoir](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=143&agencyCode=130)

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Nearby states for fishing

Louisiana has only a few camps for fishing; these neighbors have more.