Valentine Lake Rec Area
Valentine Lake Rec Area is a national forest campground in Louisiana.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 31.24278, -92.68023
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kisatchie/recreation/re…
About Valentine Lake Rec Area
The Valentine Lake Recreation Complex is set in a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. Valentine Lake is a 46 acre lake in a hardwood and pine setting. In keeping with the serenity, motorized boating is not allowed. Canoe access is drag or carry from available boat launch at the day-use area on the South side of the lake. Parking after launch is available at the upper parking area only. Access can also be made by campers in the campground area. The Valentine Lake Northshore Campground has 14 campsites, 6 of which are located along the shoreline of the lake. Campsites are equipped with a picnic table, lantern post and grill/fire ring. There is a restroom, trash containers and water is available in strategic locations around the campground.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 1.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 321 designated routes (254 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincaid Camp | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Evangeline Camp | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #433 | Overnight parking | 12 mi | — | — |
| Boy Scout | National forest camping area | 12 mi | — | — |
| Loran Camp | National forest campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Indian Creek Recreation Area | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.