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Hosted by Damon · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
6 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 2 acres
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
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85% Recommend83 ratings · 61 reviews
Damon's campsite offers a peaceful and quiet retreat just outside Baton Rouge, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle of city life. Many guests enjoyed the serene setting by the lake, with the option to fish, enjoy a fire, or simply relax under the stars. While Damon is noted as a helpful and accommodating host, some visitors mentioned areas that could use tidying up. Despite a few mentions of clutter, the overall sentiment leans positive, with the campsite providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay.
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Recommends
· July 2025
Quiet, peaceful, and secluded
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Park your own camping vehicle
We really enjoyed our two nights at Damon’s camp site. It was so quiet and peaceful, exactly what we needed. Upon arrival, Damon provided the electric cord and it was easy to get hooked up. Water hose was near by, the shower and flush toilet, located in an older trailer was much appreciated.
Gia W.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping #1
As advertised. It was a sweet lottle camping spot and Damon was very accomodating.
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Amber C.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2025
Never again.
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Park your own camping vehicle
Wet disappointed with this spot. There was a large trailer in the way which made backing into the site extremely difficult even with a small camper. Junk in the brush, site was completely unkept, in mowed, overgrown. Never got the power I paid for. I water, no help parking, nothing.
Alexis G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
30 ft travel trailer ·
Park your own camping vehicle
It was very quiet and peaceful. A little difficult to get to, but worth the effort
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Greg And Donna W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping #1
Damon was chill and helped us get set up on arrival. Not really anywhere to swim in the area, but a great place to fish or bring a boat and troll the Amite.
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Amelia M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping #2
Amazing and beautiful. Easy to access and feels safe. The night time was perfect despite rain. The host was easy to contact and we didn’t see him much at all so the sense of privacy was amazing. Overall we loved it and will be back
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Ivy F.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
17 ft campervan ·
Park your own camping vehicle
We had a lovely stay on Damon's land, by the lake and enjoyed a fire. We did not see Damon and could not open his message to us, but the place was easy to find and we figured things out.
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Catherine W.
9 reviews
Damon’s Campsite is amazing!! It’s in a rural part of Baton Rouge and offers an array of activities and peace! 10/10
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P B.
4 months on Hipcamp
This was the perfect location for visiting friends and family from Abbeville, BR, NO, and lots of locations in between. The site itself is quiet and secluded while only being a few miles from stores and restaurants. And Damon is a wonderful host. He's available through the app if needed. Otherwise he leaves you to your own devices. Perfect! I look forward to my next trip down south
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Mark H.
4 reviews
Easy to find nice lake view. Was as described. Will visit again.
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Joe K.
4 reviews
We had a great stay at Damon's land. Everything went smoothly and we were directly at the waters edge. It's close to the cabin and RV but that wasn't an issue.
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Henic C.
2 reviews
We enjoyed our time camping on Damon's land, he had electric cord and trashcan available right at the spot. Nice fire pit, and very easy to find. Thanks for sharing your property!!
Jasonandbeth L.
2 reviews
I liked it, scenic little spot, I was unsure at first since I have never used the app until this camp, but Damon was a great host, he let us use his boat which was very fun. 10/10
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Zac A.
5 months on Hipcamp
It a nice site .. small lake very calm
hot shower and flushing toilets are a good add on
I’ll be back for sure
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Michel F.
2 reviews
Damon's place is quite unique - in a very good way. We had a nice stay. Would go back again. Thanks Damon.
Bill And Lisa S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Camping at Horseshoe Bend was really nice. It’s right next to water. Very serene atmosphere. A lovely spot, if you’d like to get out of the city! Damon was very communicative, which I surely appreciated. If you’re looking for a quiet spot, out of the city but not TOO far, this is the spot to be in Baton Rouge!
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Gina M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping #2
Nice quiet spot. Perfect for camping for a few nights.
Lance W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping #1
It was a perfect spot to put your head down for the night, but I will say it didn’t feel very private. The area was nice and enough space was given to us for chilling and hammocking, but our proximity to camping spot #2 made me feel uneasy to play music aloud or make too much noise as we were directly next to eachother. I would suggest this be merged into one single camp spot. No other complaints
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Soy P.
7 months on Hipcamp
Great, easy to find, nice hosts, secluded, well set up.
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Matthew P.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Camping on the river
25 ft campervan · With pets ·
Park your own camping vehicle
Damon is a super nice guy . You’re basically camping in his front yard in small pull offs
Right on the water. For an extra fee there is a hot shower and laundry available.
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Rick D.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Camping #1
Great! Can’t wait until next time! Hot showers,refrigeration and electric was awesome. My dog was loving it. I love camping there
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Kathleen C.
9 months on Hipcamp
Site was perfect for a quick trip. At first, I was a little put off by how close the house is to the site. However, it was easy to ignore as the night went on. We were able to fish on the river and make a campfire for meals. Overall, peaceful experience and beautiful view of river and stars.
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Kennedy L.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
16 ft car · With kids ·
"The Rest Area"
The area is attractive and relaxing. We saw deer and bunnies running around on our way there. It's great if you love nature.
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Ory M.
2 reviews
I enjoyed this stay! I had never been to Louisiana before and this spot is a great place to check out some of the local Vegetation and wildlife. Car camped and was comfortable parking right next to the river. Host is super welcoming also!
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Carleigh B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping #1
The grounds are peaceful, beautiful, and family-oriented.
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Ory M.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· October 2024
Tent ·
Tent Camping #1
Great host but I feel like I could of camped in my own yard lots of grass and wasn't very well kept or sanitary use of bathrooms or showers i
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Hazel M.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Tent Camping #1
A perfect place to rest your head at night…falling asleep under the stars with just the noise of little critters was very relaxing
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Mia B.
12 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Tent Camping #1
Although , I had weird experiences with his son driving past our tent at night left his lights on in the truck and went in the RV we paid for to take showers so we didn't have completely the space we paid for ... We just didn't take showers . Oh and that ac...if don't know how to rig them it won't work because it leaks a lot and constantly.. but the land was beautiful and the site was clean... And the host offered me lighter fluid.
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Iya O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
The property was gorgeous! Damon was a great host and we had a wonderful night. For the price it was absolutely worth every penny!
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Cooper M.
8 reviews
I don't know if Damon read reviews and cleaned up his HipCamp? Or if it wasn't really that bad to begin with, but despite being cursed | blessed with OCD, I found Damon's HipCamp to be perfect for what we needed: a "Rest Area." We were only there for the night, so it's not like we needed and or used a lot, but I can't find any reason to give it less than five stars!
We were two women traveling across country and I felt perfectly comfortable at The Rest Area.
Here's the only thing I could think of as I pondered the reviews I'd read (and gave me pause for booking here). As you're driving to his property there are a lot of schwanky, schwanky homes. Like WOW kinds of homes on huge properties. If you're thinking that Damon's going to offer you a corner spot on his multi-million dollar estate, it's not that. You're clearly driving past new(ish??) construction where those with the means have purchased property (or a custom-home builder bought land and subdivided) and built their homes...continue on down the road and you'll find more modest homes, smaller land parcels.
This doesn't mean that what is offered at Damon's place is subpar, at all. It's just the contrast might influence some to rate it lower. That's the only thing I can figure out. Either that? Or Damon's been doing some mean housecleaning, so to speak! Either way...five stars from me!
Nicolle W.
17 reviews
Location
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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