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  3. Lake Bruin State Park

Camping at Lake Bruin State Park near St. Joseph

State park · St. Joseph · 54 campsites

A forested campground near fishing.

About this campground

There are over 3,000 acres of water surface on Lake Bruin, and the visitors to Lake Bruin State Park have access to every acre for incomparable freshwater fishing, superb water sports and fine outdoor living. The 53-acre site was originally established in 1928 as a fish hatchery.

No reviews listedBook on Louisiana State Parks
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At a glance

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

32 available sites

32 open of 54 sites
Site CI001
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI007
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI008
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI009
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI010
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI011
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI012
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Site CI012
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Go Outdoors

Check dates on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 54 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
CI025
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI012
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI031
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI033
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI034
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI035
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI036
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI037
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI038
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI039
campsite improved
From $56 for 2 nights
$28/night · Before taxes & fees
32 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 ↗

32 openSites from $28/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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Lake Bruin State Park: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Lake Bruin 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 St. Joseph, 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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  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
$28
CI040
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI041
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI042
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI043
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI001
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI008
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI009
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI010
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI011
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI012
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI014
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI021
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI022
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI023
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI024
campsite improved
✓✓$28
CI028
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI007
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI013
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI015
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI016
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI019
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI020
campsite premium
✓✓$33
CI026
campsite unimproved
XX$18
CI029
campsite unimproved
XX$18
CU001
campsite unimproved
XX$18
CU002
campsite unimproved
XX$18
CI027
campsite improved
XX$28
CI032
campsite improved
XX$28
CI044
campsite improved
PP$28
CI045
campsite improved
XX$28

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights31 sites open for every night

Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park

24.6 mi from Lake Bruin State Park (straight-line)
Rates & availability from Mississippi State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Rivertown Rose Campground

25.3 mi from Lake Bruin State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night

Quilly's Magnolia RV Park

29.5 mi from Lake Bruin State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $47/night
$94 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 47 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.

Bruce the Moose
Bruce the Moose

Toy hauler · 38 ft · sleeps 7 · 34 mi from campground

$156/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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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 · 99 mi from campground

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

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Our Cozy Catalina
Our Cozy Catalina

Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 8 · 100 mi from campground

$115/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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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 202669%0%0%
Dec 202675%0%0%
Jan 202777%0%0%
Feb 202778%0%0%
Mar 202771%0%0%
Apr 202776%0%0%
May 202777%0%0%
Compare site types

54 individual reservable campsites from Louisiana State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Campsite improved

33 sites · $28/night

25 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite premium

14 sites · $33/night

7 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite unimproved

4 sites · $18/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin standard

2 sites · $95/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin deluxe

1 site · $175/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15