Pecan Acres RV Park
Pecan Acres is a small, quiet park with only 20 sites to offer--good for those who hope to escape the larger, more crowded venues. Most of the sites are pull-through, sized 30 by 80 feet and each has security lighting. Full hookups are provided, with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric and the option for cable television service. Pets are welcome. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. For wilderness exploration, Kisatchie National Forest is 49 miles east of Leesville and offers travelers land for ATV trail riding, horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
Pecan Acres RV Park
8119 Hawks Road
171 South--One mile north of Rosepine, LA
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 462-9999
(866) 497-3226
pecanacresrvpark.com
Shady Lake RV Park
Guests and their pets are welcome to stay as long as they like among the pine trees at Shady Lake. The park has 31 sites capable of accommodating big rigs. Pull through and back-in sites are available with 30- and 50-amp electric, picnic tables and security lights. Guests can request cable service, phone and dial-up Internet. A laundry area, shower and restrooms are provided for common use. About 24 miles west of Leesville lies Toledo Bend Reservoir, an immense lake on the Louisiana/Texas border. The surrounding communities offer several launch sites and a number of hiking trails ring the lake, an excellent location for spotting water birds.
Shady Lake RV Park
168 Sapphire Lane
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4674
(866) 742-3951
shadylakervpark.com
The Dunes of Forest Hill
The Dunes of Forest Hill is 48 miles from Leesville--a good option if you are traveling north from Baton Rouge. The park sits on 360 acres of land and offers RV and tent camping. RV hookups include electric and water and parking is allowed adjacent to your site. The park operates a concession stand and provides public restrooms. Reservations are accepted and are recommended around holidays. Tools for basic repairs to cycles and ATVs are available for use. The park has sand dunes and trails for ATV riding and two lakes with beaches where guests can swim and enjoy the sun.
The Dunes of Forest Hill
142 Boy Scout Road
Forest Hill, LA 71430
(318) 748-4057
thedunesinc.com
Article Written By Alice Moon
Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.
