- Bogalusa
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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98% Recommend24 ratings · 19 reviews
Good little piece of property with many options for Tent, Vehicle or rooftop camping. Host is cool, offered to cut some limbs if necessary but wasn’t needed… quiet and peaceful. Good stargazing spot!. Camping creekside next time.
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David B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Ended up not staying overnight due to extraneous circumstances, had a picnic under a gigantic oak next to a small creek. The scene was wonderful and felt pretty private. We heard a car drive past once or twice during the daylight hours, but you could easily ignore it with the sound of a crackling campfire. There was a separate area that felt even more private, and that is where we'd stay for an overnight. The site is covered by tree branches and is just magical.
Ashley was a wonderful host and even educated us a bit on the land. Definitely hoping to come back in the future for an overnight for sure!
Nichole S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Ashley was very nice! She met us on arrival and showed us around then we were able to settle in! The area is beautiful and we had a great time! We will definitely be back!
Marie A.
3 reviews
Ashley was a great host and was very accommodating. The spot we stayed at was very secluded and shaded with an easy walk trail to get to the car and back to our camp. We were close but far enough away to feel alone. I would definitely recommend and go back again. Thank you Ashley for a wonderful experience.
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Lora L.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
We had a most beautiful camp spot amongst several huge live oak trees. Plenty of shade right next to a small creek. Easy access in and out. We will definitely be going back!
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Sean J.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
Beautiful little campsite down by the pond! Ashley was kind enough to loan us a wagon to get our stuff down to the site.
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Marie C.
2 reviews
Wonderful experience! Ashley was wonderful and our stay was absolutely amazing! The camping site was perfect !
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Terie B.
1 year on Hipcamp
This place is a little piece of heaven !! The land is so special and Ashley couldn’t be sweeter!!! She’s super cool and chill and kind, I love love loved chatting with her. This recharged our souls. There’s the cutest little creek and lots of fun walking trails. It feels like a dream, with all the old growth trees. Can’t wait to come back 💚
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Darin S.
5 reviews
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· April 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
What a wonderful get a away if you like beauty, rock hunting, arrowhead hunting, fishing this is your place.it has a little of everything. Ashley is a wonderful host. We will diffently be back. We loved it so much. There is so much to explore.
Deanna D.
2 reviews
Beautiful campsite! Ashley is a very accommodating host and very helpful with directions. Thank you!
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Jess C.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2023
Tent ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
This is truly a unique spot with beautiful natural features. Ashley is a wonderful and generous host!
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Dylan T.
5 years on Hipcamp
Tent camping at Ashley’s is a wonderful experience. She is friendly and accommodating, couldn’t be a better place!
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River C.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· December 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
My 10 year old and I had a great time here. Ashley was so helpful and generous. It was nice knowing her house was right there in case of an emergency, but we still felt very secluded. We camped at the site by the creek, which is close enough for her to run a hose and extension cord. Next time I’d like to camp by the pond, which is long and narrow and lined with beautiful oaks.
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Charlotte T.
3 reviews
Ashley was super friendly and made sure everything was ready at the site when I arrived. If you're looking for a nice rustic campsite this is an excellent one! Nice little stream nearby and a fire pit too.
Thomas O.
7 reviews
Real raw camping. Beautiful creek. Hammocks we’re the perfect bed for me and my friends here. Ashley is an incredible host. I can see myself coming back for seconds!
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Brett L.
2 reviews
Ashley was very hospitable and interested in showing us her historical property. There are plenty of places you could choose to set up. She provided a tucked away campsite in a densely shaded canopy around OLD holly trees and brambly tall bushes. She also provided a nice set up with Christmas lights, prep table, tarp, fire pit, fire poker, filtered water, an outhouse situation, and electricity if you need it.
We would mostly camp there during the evening and do day adventures to nearby spots like “Bogue Chitto State park” or “Red Bluff”.
Her description is accurate so do read it in entirety. I’d agree that her property is indeed a work in progress but is of no inconvenience to a camper. Her property also has its share wildlife, expect: spiders, geese, cows in the distance, and little rustling of small creatures at night. If your into native Louisiana plants and trees this place has some interesting specimens she could tell you more about! I felt safe, and slept easy with the set up I had. Looking forward to going back once there are more trails carved out and some of her projects are fully fleshed out.
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Ryan P.
3 years on Hipcamp
We had a wonderful time! We picked a very secluded area by the creek and loved the scenery, especially the greenery overhead. Owner was the sweetest, we ended up forgetting forks and she didn’t hesitate to let us borrow some of hers! This land has unlimited potential and she plans on upgrading a lot of things, so this place will only get better. Make sure you don’t forget the bug spray though! Saved our lives 😂
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Morgan A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Had a great time tent camping at the homestead. The creek was absolutely beautiful and the site was serene. I didn't see another person the entire time I was there. Very scenic and amazing spot that you definitely will enjoy. Ashley was completely accommodating and made my stay a delight.
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Teddy B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent ·
Homestead at Opal Springs
Ashley,
I really enjoyed my stay at your campsite. The area was beautiful. Camping beside the creek with only crickets and frogs as my only neighbors was relaxing. I also enjoyed your personal tour and the history of the little community of immigrants that once lived there.
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Karl R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Location
Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ashley F.
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