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  3. Bogue Chitto State Park

Camping at Bogue Chitto State Park near Franklinton

State park · Franklinton · 199 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and mountain biking.

About this campground

At Bogue Chitto State Park, visitors will experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana. The 2,593-acre site includes small streams, cypress-tupelo swamps, a hardwood forest, upland forests, a rolling landscape and activities the entire family will enjoy.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • River or water access
  • Fishing
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

5 available sites

5 open of 199 sites
Site E6
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI007
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI116
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI117
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI132
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Go Outdoors

Check dates on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 200 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
CI007
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI116
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI117
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI132
campsite premium
✓✓$33
E6
equestrian campsite
✓✓$33
GC002
group camp type 2
✓✓$600
CG001
campsite primitive
XX$10
CG001NS
campsite primitive
PP$10
E041
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E005
equestrian campsite
From $66 for 2 nights
$33/night · Before taxes & fees
5 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Louisiana State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Louisiana State Parks ↗

5 openSites from $33/night
Book on Louisiana State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Fireplace
  • Fishing Pier
  • Grill
  • Heating
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

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Bogue Chitto State Park: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Bogue Chitto State Park?
Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Booking
Listing Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com
Getting there
Listing Franklinton, LA (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
X
X
$14
E006
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E007
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E010
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E011
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E012
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E013
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E019
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E020
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E021
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E027
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E028
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E029
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E030
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E037
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E038
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E039
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E002
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E003
equestrian campsite
PP$14
E004
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E014
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E015
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E016
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E017
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E018
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E022
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E024
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E023
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E025
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E026
equestrian campsite
XX$14
E031
equestrian campsite
XX$14

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Sweetwater Campground, Ranch & Riding Stables

17.6 mi from Bogue Chitto State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Adventures RV Resort

20.8 mi from Bogue Chitto State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore

22.7 mi from Bogue Chitto State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour New Orleans area · 1.8 hr · from $38/person
    • New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation New Orleans area · 5 hr · from $76/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option New Orleans area · 3 hr · from $85/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 83 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2 bed / 2 bath - Your Home Away From Home ** Delivery Only **
2 bed / 2 bath - Your Home Away From Home ** Delivery Only **

Fifth wheel · 42 ft · sleeps 10 · 6 mi from campground

$175/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Highland Ridge RV Open Range
2022 Highland Ridge RV Open Range

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 17 mi from campground

$140/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf
2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 17 mi from campground

$140/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Bogue Chitto State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

New Orleans area · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

New Orleans area · 5 hr · from $76/person

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

New Orleans area · 3 hr · from $85/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Louisiana State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202624%0%0%
Dec 202636%0%0%
Jan 202742%0%0%
Feb 202739%0%0%
Mar 202740%0%0%
Apr 202742%0%0%
May 202745%0%0%
Compare site types

199 individual reservable campsites from Louisiana State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Equestrian campsite

107 sites · $14, $30/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite premium

81 sites · $33/night

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite primitive

6 sites · $18, $10/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin deluxe

4 sites · $175/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Group camp type 2 (group)

1 site · $600/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodge

1 site · $250/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

New Orleans area · 1.8 hr · from $37/person

New Orleans Airboat Ride
New Orleans Airboat Ride

New Orleans area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $49/person

New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

New Orleans area · 2 hr · from $43/person

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

New Orleans area · 2 hr · from $45/person

New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

New Orleans area · 1.5 hr · from $38/person

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

New Orleans area · 7.8 hr · from $131/person