The Gum Springs Campground is located in an area of hilly terrain and natural
springs.

Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design and construction
from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930's. Gum Springs campground
offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping and is close
to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail.

See more about equestrian camping opportunities by clicking here.

The Gum Springs Campground is located in an area of hilly terrain and natural springs.&nbsp;Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design and construction from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930&#39;s. Gum Springs campground offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping and is close to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail.<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kisatchie/recreation/picnickinginfo/recarea/?recid=34839&amp;actid=70">See more about equestrian camping opportunities by clicking here.</a>

The Gum Springs Day-Use Area is free.  Gum Springs Campground is
$10/site/night.  The Gum Springs Horse Trail is free.  The Gum Springs Horse
Camp is $10/night.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

## Overview

**This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and
claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by
scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay
feature.**

**If this option is available, you will need to first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.**

<h2>Overview</h2>
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Gum Springs Recreation Area

Cloud Crossing Recreation Area

The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland
hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make
the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area during hunting season.

The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area during hunting season.

Saddle Bayou Camp

The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been
designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the
camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the
Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

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Gum Springs Recreation Area

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