Gum Springs Campground And Picnic Area

Clean, plenty of space to roam, small nature trails and fishing opportunities. Vault toilets, quiet, fire ring at each site.

Nice, quiet campground, almost no road noise. They have trash cans and one water spigot, but no connections for trailers. The sites are nice and level, and there’s a $10 self-serve fee cash only. The place felt very safe and the scenery was beautiful.

Nestled just off US Hwy 84, Gum Springs Campground/Rec Area is a "sweet spot" along the US Route for a over night break, or 14 day stay. This campground has pit toilets and water, but no electricity. There is some road noise, mainly logging trucks. The staff are friendly! Winnfield, LA, with stores, is roughly 10 miles west of the campground. We often travel US 84, so Gum Springs is one of our must stops for a couple days of rest from the hustle and bustle of driving.

It's nice and quiet but could be better if we were in lot #16, > well we found out 16 wasn't so great after all closer to lake gives you more nats n mosquitoes also to many people using the toilets, we even saw an alligator about 4ft. Long I think from now on we'll keep using # 9 quieter and No mosquitos or people

The Gum Springs Campground is beautiful, they have several paths and trails that you can explore. Also, they have small stopping points that include picnic tables, benches, and small pavilion's. There's a beautiful little lake available and if you're interested in fishing that's an option. I haven't exactly known anyone to catch any fish here but you might have better luck. This is a quiet and serene location and I recommend giving it a shot, even if you just pop in for a bit. There's parking available at the front and you can just stop and take a quick walk around, if you need to stretch your legs, you don't have to drive to far in. The campsites are nice, have plenty of space, and include their own picnic tables, fire rings, and parking. There are a few water spouts throughout the campground, at least one of them is located at an actual campsite but I can't tell you exactly where. It's also a very affordable place to camp. There isn't very much light at this location, and it's usually quiet, so you'll quickly find yourself surrounded by the chirp of crickets and the stars at night. It can also feel a bit eerie in the darkness once the quiet sinks in, it's very calm, though. They don't provide electricity at this location and there aren't showers available. They have restrooms but no electricity in them either, so if you're going to the restroom at night you will need to have a flashlight (or phone) available. There is a good bit of wildlife in this area so remember to keep your food put away while you're visiting and use the designated dumpsters for any trash that you want to dispose of when you leave. This is an adorable place and if you enjoy this sort of stuff I'm sure you'll love it!