Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review Parish Rd. 359 Creole, LA 70632 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.7602, -93.1241
Overview of Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
Be aware of the tides and high tide line when choosing a beach campsite. Strong winds or storms can significantly elevate tides and create hazardous conditions along the Gulf Coast.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving on sandy beaches. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-910775 on 10/20/2024
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Kasbah Caravan on 1/15/2022
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping
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Debbie asked on 1/29/2024
I hate to be so naive but I saw pictures of a couple gators, do I have to be concerned if I camp on Rutherford Beach?
Dan asked on 3/17/2022
What is the max stay time here? Is it 14 days like most other dispersed camping that I see in other states? Thanks!
DWSNMO asked on 2/23/2022
I understand there is port-a-potties and trash cans -- is there water? I seen one post on another site that said ther...
john asked on 2/11/2022
anybody been on Rutherford Beach lately (past 6 months) havent been there since the hurricanes would like to vist wi...
Reviews of Rutherford Beach Dispersed Camping 70 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/22/2023
“Awesome camping right on the beach! ”
Reviewed 12/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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We stayed in early December and it was great. We were practically the only ones on the beach and had the entire place to ourselves. The bugs were pretty vicious (not biting, just covering the car & RV) before the sun went down. The sand is packed pretty nicely, so driving out and finding a level spot wasn't a problem at all. We... more
We stayed in early December and it was great. We were practically the only ones on the beach and had the entire place to ourselves. The bugs were pretty vicious (not biting, just covering the car & RV) before the sun went down.
The sand is packed pretty nicely, so driving out and finding a level spot wasn't a problem at all.
We made a small campfire on the beach and watched the gorgeous sunset.
If you're looking for a place to boondock right on the beach, it doesn't get much better than this!
NewstateNomads would stay here again
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“Pleasant”
Reviewed 12/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Bus) |
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We parked between the picnic benches and the dunes. The previous comments about mosquitoes were 100% right. The port-a-potties were clean. There is a dumperster for trash. The beach was clean and there were tons of shells.
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Lilmsnomad would stay here again
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“Swarms of Moquitoes and Oil Rigs ... the Egyptian Plague?”
Reviewed 12/28/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Swarms. Yes ... swarms. We felt like we were in an Egyptians Plague. Around dusk, mosquitoes began their front like attack on our camper. Our camper was specked with black dots as it was LITERALLY covered in moquitoes. We closed every opening and woke up to clouds of mosquitoes. The next day, we had to clean our entire camper from t... more
Swarms.
Yes ... swarms. We felt like we were in an Egyptians Plague. Around dusk, mosquitoes began their front like attack on our camper. Our camper was specked with black dots as it was LITERALLY covered in moquitoes. We closed every opening and woke up to clouds of mosquitoes. The next day, we had to clean our entire camper from the mosquitoes we killed. Dozens per square foot.
This was in December ... maybe the plague comes and goes?
The small parking lot was full, so we drove onto the beach. Our camper got stuck in the sand. Granted, there was a sign that the sand was loose ... Luckily a friendly neighbor helped us out.
The beach was walkable, but only picturesque if you like looking at oil rigs on the horizon.
Super long access road. No water. No gas stations nearby. In the middle of nowhere, but not the pretty kind.
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Reviewed 12/13/2018
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Endroit parfait, de la place en masse car nous sommes seul. Nous reviendrons surement en période plus achalandé
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Alain Forest would stay here again
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“Milky Way ”
Reviewed 10/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Arriving on a Saturday afternoon on a free site, it's always risky to have no space to settle. But we are lucky or it is because it is the low season but we had no difficulty to find a spot. The place is definitely a favorite for us. We reconnect with the starry sky, the Milky Way only sees on TV screens when we live near a large cente... more
Arriving on a Saturday afternoon on a free site, it's always risky to have no space to settle. But we are lucky or it is because it is the low season but we had no difficulty to find a spot. The place is definitely a favorite for us. We reconnect with the starry sky, the Milky Way only sees on TV screens when we live near a large center. If you like the sound of the waves, the blazing sun is the place for you!
The locals meet on the beach were all very friendly and happy to share the fishing stories as this is really a place to fish.
We were a little tight in reserve of water and it is with regret that we stayed only two nights.
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Céline would stay here again
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“Stunning Beach Camping ”
Reviewed 4/30/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 22' |
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This is a fantastic place to camp. The beaches are beautiful. They’re literally covered in shells. The sunsets are gorgeous. Everyone is kind (at least on the days we stayed at this location) and cell signal is great for verizon and at&t.
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charlenestraw would stay here again
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“Free camping on the beach. Super windy!”
Reviewed 4/6/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Beautiful spot. SO windy the two days I was there. Amazing shell collecting when the tide is low. LOTS of trash comes in with the gulf, though. Walk the beach with a trash bag or 5. Every bit makes a difference. Decent amount of local traffic on 4-wheelers up and down the beach, but didn’t go too late.
GypsyGems would stay here again
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“Great beach camping 20 yards from ocean”
Reviewed 3/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We were here over the weekend so it was a little crowded but plenty of camping space. A lot of debris washed up on shore and quite a bit of trash. Receptacles haven’t been emptied in awhile and the port a potties left a lot to be desired. Overall a great free place to camp on the beach. Surf fishing was great as was crabbing 4-5 miles ... more
We were here over the weekend so it was a little crowded but plenty of camping space. A lot of debris washed up on shore and quite a bit of trash. Receptacles haven’t been emptied in awhile and the port a potties left a lot to be desired. Overall a great free place to camp on the beach. Surf fishing was great as was crabbing 4-5 miles away. Pack in all supplies as it is quite a drive to a store or gas station.
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sidebysideadventures would stay here again
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“Beautiful campsite, right on the Beach”
Reviewed 2/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Beach Camping |
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Pulled in yesterday about 4PM couldn’t see a thing. Dense Fog and about 20 foot visibility. Pull up along the beach and backed into the sand. The sand was firm and we didn’t have any problem. We running a 2005 Chevrolet 3500 Dually with an Arctic Fox 1150 on the back so we’re pretty heavy. Woke up this morning to a beautiful s... more
Pulled in yesterday about 4PM couldn’t see a thing. Dense Fog and about 20 foot visibility. Pull up along the beach and backed into the sand. The sand was firm and we didn’t have any problem. We running a 2005 Chevrolet 3500 Dually with an Arctic Fox 1150 on the back so we’re pretty heavy.
Woke up this morning to a beautiful sunrise and it is gorgeous out here. There are about twenty campers here and lots of room. I imagine it would be pretty crowded on Friday and Saturday night with the locals. Considering it’s free you can’t go wrong. There are dumpsters at the entrance and several port-a-podies.
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Jozeh would stay here again
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“Great location for surf fishing”
Reviewed 2/12/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Parking lot |
| RV Length: | 28' |
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We had a great time on Rutherford beach. Looking at the satellite images we saw they recently put a gravel lot at the entrance of the park. This is where we stayed with our converted bus because we were concerned with getting stuck in the sand. Like others said, I highly suggest walking it first and also be careful of the tides and ... more
We had a great time on Rutherford beach. Looking at the satellite images we saw they recently put a gravel lot at the entrance of the park. This is where we stayed with our converted bus because we were concerned with getting stuck in the sand. Like others said, I highly suggest walking it first and also be careful of the tides and identify the high tide line before picking a spot. The location was great for fishing, I hooked into a 40" redfish and some catfish. Wish the weather was better!
FREEROAMINGBUS would stay here again
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Go Around the Bend: Beachfront Property and the Price is Right!
As I’ve mentioned before we use several aps/websites to help us choose our campsites. We read a review of Rutherford Beach on Campendium and decided to check it out. Just outside of Creole, LA you ca...
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