Gum Springs Rec Area
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Gum Springs Rec Area is a National Forest campground near Winnfield, Louisiana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Gum Springs Rec Area sits inside Kisatchie National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 230 ft
31.8990, -92.7790 in Winn. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gum Springs Rec Area?
No. Gum Springs Rec Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Gum Springs Rec Area?
Camping at Gum Springs Rec Area costs Single Site: $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at Gum Springs Rec Area?
Yes, Gum Springs Rec Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Gum Springs Rec Area?
Gum Springs Rec Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gum Springs Rec Area
More campgrounds: camping near Winnfield and campgrounds in Winn.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30