Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

in Kisatchie National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

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.

Before you go

Fees

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.