LA State Parks•Ville Platte, LA•4.5h from Austin

Chicot State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$33/nt (W/E) · free (primitive shoreline)

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Reservations

gooutdoorslouisiana.com

Highlights

▶ 2,000-acre reservoir with excellent largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish; boat launch adjacent to camp
▶ 6 primitive shoreline walk-in sites (free, first-come) with sunrise views over the lake
▶ Cajun Country immersion — Ville Platte is 15 min away for boudin, cracklins, and zydeco

Planning Notes

198 developed sites with W/E hookups at North and South Landing. Louisiana Arboretum (adjacent, free) is a 600-acre native prairie and forest birding area. Summer heat is intense — spring and fall are ideal. From Austin: ~4.5 hrs via I-10 E to US-190 N.

Contact: (888) 677-2442

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.