Evangeline Camp
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee and no reservations required. Campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available on site.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 10:30PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, Upper St. Mary, Upper Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of weak disturbances will lift over a very warm and moist airmass settled over the region from tonight through the Holiday Weekend. Rainfall with these waves is expected to be heavy at times and with little storm motion and or backbuilding, flash flooding concerns will be present from now through the start of the work week. Over the next several days, anticipate 4 to 6 inches of rainfall widespread with isolated amounts up to 10 to 15 inches. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Evangeline Camp is a primitive, no-fee camping area nestled within the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District in Kisatchie National Forest. Located approximately 20 minutes west of Alexandria, Louisiana, the campground sits 4 miles south of Louisiana Highway 28 on Forest Road 273 (Messina Road). The road is paved until about half a mile from the camp, where it transitions to gravel. The best camping flats are found just down the hill past the vault restroom. This is a true primitive experience with no potable water, no hookups, and no reservations required. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers should bring all necessary water supplies. The site serves as a trailhead for the Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail, making it an excellent basecamp for day hiking. The surrounding 97,000 acres of forests and lakes offer opportunities for biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, swimming, and wildlife observation. In spring, wild azaleas and dogwoods create spectacular displays, while fall brings contrasting colors in the mixed hardwood-pine forest.
Directions
From Alexandria, drive west on Louisiana Highway 28 for 8 miles to Forest Road 273 (Messina Road). Turn south and drive 4 miles to Evangeline Camp. The road is paved until approximately half a mile from the camp, where it becomes gravel.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (318) 793-9427 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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