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The best camping near Bogalusa with swimming
97% (714) • 902 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bogalusa
All You Need Institute
1. All You Need Institute
97%
(410)
29mi from Bogalusa · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks.
The sandhills are a "desert in the rain," home to prickly pear cactus and yuccas, abundant lichens (deer "moss"), the endangered black pine snake, and our mascot, the also endangered Gopher Tortoise.
We're a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. Check out our sister non-profit, the Burrow Nature Center.
You will have access to our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to part of DeSoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line.
We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!
Check in is between 2pm - 8pm, Check out is 11am. There's a fee for late check-in to our site.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$24
/ night
Heavenly Grace Farm
2. Heavenly Grace Farm
98%
(76)
36mi from Bogalusa · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
10 Acre farm located in Kiln, Mississippi on the gulf coast. We love animals and the outdoor life! Come camp with us and enjoy relaxing in the outdoors.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Camp Topisaw
3. Camp Topisaw
100%
(779)
41mi from Bogalusa · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Bogue Chitto State Park
4. Bogue Chitto State Park
80%
(5)
State park 18mi from Bogalusa · 90 sites
Paddling the Bogue Chitto River is a Louisianian rite of passage.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fontainebleau State Park
5. Fontainebleau State Park
100%
(5)
State park 31mi from Bogalusa · 162 sites
This 2,800-acre park has nature trails and sandy beaches fit for a French King.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
STRATEGIC LLC, Learn To Redneck 101
6. STRATEGIC LLC, Learn To Redneck 101
93%
(15)
42mi from Bogalusa · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn first hand to live an affordable life retired out in the country running your own business and raising your own food. I will make myself available to teach and answer questions. I will use real examples of the businesses we offer, Amazon Delivery, Kayaking, chickens, sheep and purchasing dividend stocks. I haven't had a job since 2020. If your tired of working for the man come hang out on the farm and learn to be free together, with me, Andrew Reeves. It's a pleasure to teach you to live the good life.
There is only one campsite on our property. Strategic Investment LLC sells hatching eggs, invests in the stock market, offers guided and unguided Kayak and Canoe rental trips. We also run an Amazon and package delivery hub.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$99999
/ night
Mike's Place RV Park
7. Mike's Place RV Park
45mi from Bogalusa
Welcome to Mike's Place RV Park, a unique family-run campground that offers a clean and welcoming atmosphere for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Conveniently located just off HWY 49, we are nestled near Camp Shelby and the stunning De Soto National Forest, making us an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors.
Our park features excellent fishing opportunities at Geiger Lake and Paul B. Johnson State Park, both located less than two miles away. Whether you're stopping by for a night or planning an extended family getaway, our campground is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature.
We provide 30/50 amp sewer and water hookup sites tailored for RV enthusiasts. Guests can also take advantage of our laundry facilities and trash services for added convenience. With a variety of outdoor activities available, including boating, fishing, hiking, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you're looking for a short stay or a longer retreat, we look forward to welcoming you to Mike's Place RV Park soon!
Paul B. Johnson State Park
8. Paul B. Johnson State Park
100%
(2)
State park 44mi from Bogalusa · 156 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Buccaneer State Park
9. Buccaneer State Park
100%
(3)
State park 45mi from Bogalusa · 272 sites
Take the Pirate's Plunge Waterslide into over 700 feet of twisting, turning, cool and wet adventure.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Percy Quin State Park
10. Percy Quin State Park
100%
(3)
State park 48mi from Bogalusa · 189 sites
Discover Percy Quin State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
97% (714) • 902 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bogalusa
All You Need Institute
1. All You Need Institute
97%
(410)
29mi from Bogalusa · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks.
The sandhills are a "desert in the rain," home to prickly pear cactus and yuccas, abundant lichens (deer "moss"), the endangered black pine snake, and our mascot, the also endangered Gopher Tortoise.
We're a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. Check out our sister non-profit, the Burrow Nature Center.
You will have access to our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to part of DeSoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line.
We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!
Check in is between 2pm - 8pm, Check out is 11am. There's a fee for late check-in to our site.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$24
/ night
Heavenly Grace Farm
2. Heavenly Grace Farm
98%
(76)
36mi from Bogalusa · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
10 Acre farm located in Kiln, Mississippi on the gulf coast. We love animals and the outdoor life! Come camp with us and enjoy relaxing in the outdoors.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Camp Topisaw
3. Camp Topisaw
100%
(779)
41mi from Bogalusa · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Bogue Chitto State Park
4. Bogue Chitto State Park
80%
(5)
State park 18mi from Bogalusa · 90 sites
Paddling the Bogue Chitto River is a Louisianian rite of passage.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fontainebleau State Park
5. Fontainebleau State Park
100%
(5)
State park 31mi from Bogalusa · 162 sites
This 2,800-acre park has nature trails and sandy beaches fit for a French King.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
STRATEGIC LLC, Learn To Redneck 101
6. STRATEGIC LLC, Learn To Redneck 101
93%
(15)
42mi from Bogalusa · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn first hand to live an affordable life retired out in the country running your own business and raising your own food. I will make myself available to teach and answer questions. I will use real examples of the businesses we offer, Amazon Delivery, Kayaking, chickens, sheep and purchasing dividend stocks. I haven't had a job since 2020. If your tired of working for the man come hang out on the farm and learn to be free together, with me, Andrew Reeves. It's a pleasure to teach you to live the good life.
There is only one campsite on our property. Strategic Investment LLC sells hatching eggs, invests in the stock market, offers guided and unguided Kayak and Canoe rental trips. We also run an Amazon and package delivery hub.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$99999
/ night
Mike's Place RV Park
7. Mike's Place RV Park
45mi from Bogalusa
Welcome to Mike's Place RV Park, a unique family-run campground that offers a clean and welcoming atmosphere for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Conveniently located just off HWY 49, we are nestled near Camp Shelby and the stunning De Soto National Forest, making us an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors.
Our park features excellent fishing opportunities at Geiger Lake and Paul B. Johnson State Park, both located less than two miles away. Whether you're stopping by for a night or planning an extended family getaway, our campground is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature.
We provide 30/50 amp sewer and water hookup sites tailored for RV enthusiasts. Guests can also take advantage of our laundry facilities and trash services for added convenience. With a variety of outdoor activities available, including boating, fishing, hiking, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you're looking for a short stay or a longer retreat, we look forward to welcoming you to Mike's Place RV Park soon!
Paul B. Johnson State Park
8. Paul B. Johnson State Park
100%
(2)
State park 44mi from Bogalusa · 156 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Buccaneer State Park
9. Buccaneer State Park
100%
(3)
State park 45mi from Bogalusa · 272 sites
Take the Pirate's Plunge Waterslide into over 700 feet of twisting, turning, cool and wet adventure.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Percy Quin State Park
10. Percy Quin State Park
100%
(3)
State park 48mi from Bogalusa · 189 sites
Discover Percy Quin State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jeremy
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful! Also lovely folks. The weather changed to freezing cold and our tent broke but we loved it there.
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Jessica
3 weeks ago
Tent
An amazing experience ✨️ Erica was wonderful! She made us feel like we were at home
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Ethan
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
The yurt was spacious and relatively well-maintained. The restroom and the ranger station are just a short walk away so the lack of facilities in the yurt is hardly a problem.
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Ivey Marie
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
Had an absolute blast rockhounding!! They showed us exactly where to look for the rock bank and we found some outstanding stuff. We booked this in the middle of the night and they were able to accommodate us that same day with no problem. Definitely recommend and we will be back, thanks again!!
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Janis
March 2026
Tent
With kids
Absolutely beautiful site ! 100% recommended if you want a nice experience in nature ! Wonderful river to go swimming! Very nice owners ! Our family of 4 had an amazing time ! 💛✨
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Amanda
March 2026
With pets
I enjoyed the peace and quiet. Jordan was very friendly and helpful.
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Bonnie
February 2026
Tent
We so enjoyed our quick camping trip. Very private and relaxing. We bought fire wood and had plenty to keep a good fire going all evening. We definitely plan to return for a few days next time.
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kayleigh
January 2026
Tent
With pets
This was our second time camping here, and we will absolutely be back. It’s a fantastic spot for tent camping! It’s safe, quiet, dog-friendly (leashes required but they had plenty of space to roam around on the extended leashes we brought) and very secluded. The trails and pond were a great bonus, and despite knowing others were on the property, we never saw anyone else during our stay. Jordan, the host, was very attentive and quick to help troubleshoot any issues. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, well-maintained camping experience.
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Echo
January 2026
Tent
With pets
What's not to Love about this place.... the woods, the beach, the creek, the rocks, the soil, the clay, the dogs...
Hope to return again & again....
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Jenna
January 2026
Tent
What an amazing place! We couldn’t have asked for a better spot. The campsite was awesome and right in the creek. Will definitely be back!
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Kelly
December 2025
Tent
The hosts were so great with my needs and accommodations and offered me a different spot to allow me to pull my car up closer. Amazing location. Very quiet, even got to hear wolves or coyotes and the view of the stars was outstanding. Sweet Luna, one of the farm dogs, slept outside my tent all night and made me feel very comfortable. Can’t wait to come back!
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Brandi
December 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
Enjoyed the stay! Night sky was beautiful. There were other sites nearby, but this still felt secluded.
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Bryan
December 2025
1 night at All You Need Institute
The property was beautiful!!! The yurt was extremely spacious and bigger than I had previously thought from the picture. So much care and thought was put into every single thing on the property. It was very enjoyable to explore and walk the trails during the sunrise. Highly recommend.
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Alexander
November 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Overall, the experience was delightful. I was able to pull my little camper right next to the pond and enjoy the serene view over the landscape. I enjoyed fishing in the pond and caught multiple nice size bass and a catfish, and relaxing. My son enjoyed riding his bike on the path around the pond, playing on the playset, and feeding the alpacas. Had a great time, the host was excellent, and would definitely visit again.
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Callie
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time and made some great memories - pretty sure we had the place to ourselves. It was so quiet and peaceful!
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David
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Fiancee and I went to get away for the Holidays to avoid the Family hassles with the pup for four days.
David was communicative and friendly prior to our trip, asking if we needed some extra firewood (25$ cash) and made sure we got set up okay once we got there. He checked in over text daily.
The area was very nice, we went searching for trash to pick up prior to getting set up and found very little. The grill and wood were a huge help as I had a bit of trouble getting the campfire set up in the cold and rain.
The ad says David has 4 dogs that might say hello, I will say they definitely said hello and stayed for quite awhile. One of them for a night and two days without leaving camp, so if your tied up or leashed dog is not ready to be around other dogs, highly recommend you look for another place, thankfully mine was okay with the two that visited frequently.
Little close to the road for my liking as you can hear trucks with loud bass coming up and down through the night, but the serenity of the water from the creek flowing through made up for that.
Stores are a short drive to get any last minute supplies, which is great since we had to grab some extra ice last minute.
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caitlin
November 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved camping at Camp Topisaw for our 2nd time! Fabulous spot, the creek is peaceful and gorgeous. Great spot to unwind and especially great for us that it is kid + dog friendly. Thank you as always to David!
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Pat
November 2025
Tent
With kids
We arrived Friday & had a fun time till we left Sunday. The property, the pond, & Ms. Erica were great. Ms. Erica even helped us out with some extra sleeping bags when the night time temps dropped lower than expected. From fishing in the pond to seeing all the animals, our grand-kids enjoyed & learned a lot on the farm setting. We’ll certainly add it to our “let’s go back” list!
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Anne
November 2025
Tent
I loved tent camping here! All of the beautiful sounds from rushing water to animals in nature made for a nice relaxing time! The directions were easy but the camping spot was still very secluded! Awesome spot to stargaze!
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Abbie
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot! The site had a nice flattened area for my tent a little into a wooded area. I was able to hang my hammock. And the spot is right in the edge of the walking trails which was lovely. I also had some car troubles and Jordan was very responsive and helpful!
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