Bogue Chitto State Park
Notice: Speed limit is 15 mph throughout the park and 5mph in the campground. — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 95 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com(985) 839-5707
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Speed limit is 15 mph throughout the park and 5mph in the campground.RADAR ENFORCED. No parking on grass or road shoulder. Pets must be kept on a leash or crated and may not be left unattended in the park. Pets are not… (more)
RADAR ENFORCED. No parking on grass or road shoulder. Pets must be kept on a leash or crated and may not be left unattended in the park. Pets are not allowed inside any park buildings. All state fishing regulations apply; all persons 18or older must have valid Louisiana fishing license. No capture of alligators, turtles, frogs, reptiles or any type of animal allowed in the park. Dumping grey (soapy water) on park grounds is prohibited. Washing vehicles/campers of any kind is prohibited. Quite hours are from 9pm to 6am. Campers under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. All trash must be taken to the trash containers throughout the campgrounds. Campfires are permitted at each campsite using the fire rings. Firewood collection is limited to fallen, dead timber, no chainsaws allowed. The Bogue Chitto river is subject to flash flooding and has many dangers such as submerged or partially submerged sticks and logs, sudden depth changes, fast moving currents, and potentially dangerous wildlife such as venomous snakes. No lifeguard on site. Swim at your own risk. No fires are permitted on the beach. Tubing and kayak…
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,763 acres, Bogue Chitto State Park lies in Washington Parish, about 17 miles west of Bogalusa.
Visitors come for cave tours, horseback riding, golf, historic sites, and disc golf. Camping is available: 95 campsites across 4 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and equestrian camping. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors Louisiana
- Phone
- (833) 609-0686 (customer support)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite Primitive . | 2 | None | — |
| Campsite Premium 2 accessible site(s) | Back-In | Back-In. The site is not level. | Pull-Through | 81 | — | |
| Equestrian Campsite - | E sites 1-7 are dedicated for individuals camping overnight with their horses. Please see the upland and lowland campground for all other availability. | 11 | — | |
| Group Camp Type 2 - | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite Primitive: . Campsite Premium: Back-In | Back-In. The site is not level. | Pull-Through Equestrian Campsite: - | E sites 1-7 are dedicated for individuals camping overnight with their horses. Please see the upland and lowland campground for all other availability. Group Camp Type 2: -
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Deluxe: 4 units
- Lodge: 1 unit
Cabin Deluxe: - Lodge: -
Things to do
HikingCave toursFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsHorseback ridingPicnickingBikingGolfDisc golfCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Bogalusa — about 17 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.7686, -90.1484
- Phone
- (985) 839-5707
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Louisiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Go Outdoors Louisiana (official reservation system) facility list; coordinates from CRT/OCD 'Louisiana Office of State Parks' ArcGIS layer (Nov 2021)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology