Just off Interstate 20 in the heart of Monroe, Louisiana, The Ouachita RV Park operates as part of the Streamside Parks family with the combination of genuine big-rig friendliness, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-rounded amenity package that makes it one of the most practical and comfortable I-20 corridor stops in the entire state. Monroe sits at the junction of the I-20 east-west corridor and the Ouachita River, and the park's position near that junction puts guests within minutes of the city's commercial district and natural attractions while delivering the kind of quiet, well-maintained facility that overnight and weekly travelers rely on when the day has been long and the priorities are simple. The park's 62 pull-through sites accommodate big rigs without the maneuvering challenges that smaller campgrounds impose, and full hookup service with 50-amp electric, city water, and sewer connections provides the complete infrastructure that extended-stay guests require. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the 24-hour coin-operated laundry facility handles washing needs at any hour of the day—a practical advantage for guests working around travel schedules. An outdoor swimming pool, a recreation room furnished with a pool table, books, board games, and a piano, cornhole and horseshoes courts, and a children's playground round out a recreation lineup that covers most of what campground guests actually want. Clean restrooms, shower facilities, and a dump station complete the property's full-service character. A tent area accommodates non-RV guests as well. Monroe's position on the Ouachita River gives the city a natural anchor that downtown visitors who limit themselves to the commercial strips along I-20 consistently overlook. The river's banks, tree-lined and peaceful, provide walking and cycling access along the water's edge, and the riverside park system gives guests an immediately accessible natural escape within the city limits. The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Monroe, protects a remarkable bottomland hardwood and cypress-tupelo swamp ecosystem that supports hundreds of bird species and provides outstanding wildlife viewing for guests willing to invest a morning in a canoe or on the observation boardwalk. Monroe's cultural attractions reward the traveler who allocates more than a gas stop. The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens preserves the site where Coca-Cola was first bottled commercially—one of Louisiana's most improbable and genuinely interesting claims to historical significance. The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, and the Strauss Planetarium provide a range of family-accessible cultural stops. The food culture of north Louisiana—known for its own distinctive take on Cajun and Creole traditions, heavily influenced by the Piney Woods and Arkansas Delta—deserves specific attention from visitors with a day to explore the city's restaurant scene. The Ouachita RV Park operates year-round and serves an eclectic mix of long-haul I-20 travelers and regional guests using Monroe as a base for north Louisiana exploration. The park's size and pull-through infrastructure make it particularly well-suited for large rigs and caravanning groups. Reservations are available and recommended for busy travel periods and holiday weekends. Book your site on the Ouachita, rest properly, and use Monroe as the exploration base that this river city genuinely deserves to be.
Campground rules and policies
Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- RV & tent campsites check-in time: 2:00 PM.
- RV & tent campsites check-out time: 11:00 AM.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Cabin and Lodging
- Check-in time: 3:00 PM.
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
- Late departures may be available until 2 PM, subject to availability, and will incur a fee of $25.
- Early arrivals may be available for an additional fee.Payment Policies
- For short term stays, payments are due in full at time of booking.
- For long term stays, a deposit of $150 is required to secure your booking.
- This deposit will be refunded at the end of your stay.All Reservation Policies
- Guests must be 18 years of age or older to rent any campsite or cabin.
- Reservations will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
- No-shows will result in full forfeiture of funds.
- Specific site and cabin numbers are not guaranteed unless a site Lock fee has been paid.
- Site and cabin numbers may change prior to arrival.
- However, the site and cabin type that was booked will be guaranteed.Cabin and Lodging Policies
- A credit card is required to be on file for any cabin or lodging reservation.
- A $150 credit card hold is required for any cabin or lodging reservation that is 29 days or less.
- Any damages to the rental unit, whether caused by myself, my children, guests, or pets, must be reported to the registration office immediately or upon checkout.
- Any damages that occur during my stay will be charged to my credit card following a thorough inspection by management.
- Excessive cleaning fee will be charged a minimum of $250 for cabins or lodging units that are left extremely unclean or with excessive garbage.Long-Term Stays (30 days or Greater)
- A total of $500 is required for all cabin or lodging stays of 30 days or longer.
- A $350 security deposit is held as a refundable security deposit, and $150 is applied towards a cleaning fee.
- All long-term stays require a completed background check before the monthly rate can be applied.
- A $25 application fee is required from the guest.
- While the background check is processing, guests will be charged the transient (nightly) rate for their rental unit or campsite.
- Upon successful clearance, the rate will be retroactively adjusted to the monthly rate from the date of arrival.
- All long-term payments are due by the 1st of each month.
- For long-term reservations, a late payment charge of $50.00 will be charged for delinquent accounts after the 5th day of the month.
- There will be a $50.00 fee for any bounced ACH or returned check.
- Guests acknowledge they are not tenants but licensees of the campground.
- Management may terminate the guest’s license to enter the premises at any time for any reason.
- All long-term guests must review and accept all seasonal agreements and/or monthly agreements and rules, whichever is applicable for their stay.Pet Policy
- Pets are welcome at campsites and in designated pet-friendly lodging units.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, please review our pet policies.
- Each site allows a maximum of two pets, and visitors are not permitted to bring pets.
- Pets must be supervised and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and cannot be left unattended in cabins or at campsites.
- Guests must ensure their pets do not disturb other campers—excessive barking, howling, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets, with waste bags required to be properly disposed of in designated trash bins.
- Any pet-related damages to campsites, cabins, or campground property will be charged to the credit card on file following a management inspection.
- If a guest is unable or unwilling to control their pet or comply with management's request to remove the pet, management reserves the right to terminate the guest’s reservation and eject them from the campground without a refund.
- All pets must be up to date on vaccinations, and proof of vaccination must be available upon request.
- Please note that, with the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted in restrooms, laundry, playgrounds, or swimming areas.
- Guests assume full responsibility for their pet(s) and agree to release the campground, its owners, employees, and agents from any and all liability arising from pet-related injuries, damages, or accidents during their stay.
- Pets are welcome (two allowed per reservation).
- Please observe the following: all pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Do not leave your pets unattended outside at any time.
- Please pick up after your pets.WiFi
- The Park’s Wifi may only be used for lawful purposes.
- Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state statute or regulation is prohibited.
- WiFi may be affected by weather, high usage, or technical issues.Not Permitted Items
- The following are prohibited within the campground: fireworks, openly carried firearms, drones, 4-wheelers, or ATVs.Golf Carts
- All guests must comply with the following rules regarding the use of golf carts on the property.
- Each guest must register their personal golf cart with the office upon check-in.
- Must present a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
- Each guest owning a golf cart is solely responsible for ensuring that all operators of the golf cart are a minimum of 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Golf carts must have headlights on while in use after sunset.
- Carts without headlights may not be used after sunset.
Golf carts must be driven responsibly at all times.
- Horseplay, racing, or any misuse of carts is prohibited.
- Use is limited to blacktop or gravel roads only; driving through RV sites or restricted areas is not permitted.
- Operating a golf cart while consuming or under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
- Do not exceed the seating capacity of the golf cart.
- All occupants must be seated while the cart is in motion.
- Engage the brake and remove the key when the cart is not in use.
- Drivers must adhere to all speed limits and posted signs.Photography and Video Content
- Guest consents to our capture and use of voice recordings, images, videos, and likeness for any and its affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees to use my name and photographic likeness in all forms and media for the purposes of advertising, promotions, trade and any other lawful purpose.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.Visitors
- Registered guests are responsible for the actions of their children and visitors.
- Visitors to the campground must check in at the office.Children
- Children under the age of 14 must not be left unattended in the campground.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please watch for children.Smoking
- Smoking is not permitted in any campground building.Laundry
- Laundry is available from 24 hours.
- Please do not hang clothing or swimsuits outside to dry.Trash
- Please put your trash in the dumpster inside the park.
- Limit dumpster use to household trash.
- Maintain your site in a neat and orderly manner.
Speed Limit
- 5 MPH speed limit.Site Fees
- Site fees include RV and one other vehicle.Parking
- Visitors may use overflow parking up by the office.
- Do not park on the grass.
- Do not park in a site not assigned to you.
- Do not drive through unoccupied sites.Campground
- No open trailers or watercraft may be stored in the campground.Sewer
- All sewer hoses should be off the ground at a steady decline to the inlet to allow drainage and protection from lawn equipment.
- Must have sewer connection.
- Campground is not responsible for damage to sewer hoses or cables.Emergency
- In case of an emergency, call 911.Campground Disclaimer
- These rules and regulations are subject to change at any time without notice.
Just off Interstate 20 in the heart of Monroe, Louisiana, The Ouachita RV Park operates as part of the Streamside Parks family with the combination of genuine big-rig friendliness, an outdoor swimming pool, and a well-rounded amenity package that makes it one of the most practical and comfortable I-20 corridor stops in the entire state. Monroe sits at the junction of the I-20 east-west corridor and the Ouachita River, and the park's position near that junction puts guests within minutes of the city's commercial district and natural attractions while delivering the kind of quiet, well-maintained facility that overnight and weekly travelers rely on when the day has been long and the priorities are simple. The park's 62 pull-through sites accommodate big rigs without the maneuvering challenges that smaller campgrounds impose, and full hookup service with 50-amp electric, city water, and sewer connections provides the complete infrastructure that extended-stay guests require. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the 24-hour coin-operated laundry facility handles washing needs at any hour of the day—a practical advantage for guests working around travel schedules. An outdoor swimming pool, a recreation room furnished with a pool table, books, board games, and a piano, cornhole and horseshoes courts, and a children's playground round out a recreation lineup that covers most of what campground guests actually want. Clean restrooms, shower facilities, and a dump station complete the property's full-service character. A tent area accommodates non-RV guests as well. Monroe's position on the Ouachita River gives the city a natural anchor that downtown visitors who limit themselves to the commercial strips along I-20 consistently overlook. The river's banks, tree-lined and peaceful, provide walking and cycling access along the water's edge, and the riverside park system gives guests an immediately accessible natural escape within the city limits. The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Monroe, protects a remarkable bottomland hardwood and cypress-tupelo swamp ecosystem that supports hundreds of bird species and provides outstanding wildlife viewing for guests willing to invest a morning in a canoe or on the observation boardwalk. Monroe's cultural attractions reward the traveler who allocates more than a gas stop. The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens preserves the site where Coca-Cola was first bottled commercially—one of Louisiana's most improbable and genuinely interesting claims to historical significance. The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, and the Strauss Planetarium provide a range of family-accessible cultural stops. The food culture of north Louisiana—known for its own distinctive take on Cajun and Creole traditions, heavily influenced by the Piney Woods and Arkansas Delta—deserves specific attention from visitors with a day to explore the city's restaurant scene. The Ouachita RV Park operates year-round and serves an eclectic mix of long-haul I-20 travelers and regional guests using Monroe as a base for north Louisiana exploration. The park's size and pull-through infrastructure make it particularly well-suited for large rigs and caravanning groups. Reservations are available and recommended for busy travel periods and holiday weekends. Book your site on the Ouachita, rest properly, and use Monroe as the exploration base that this river city genuinely deserves to be.
Campground rules and policies
Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- RV & tent campsites check-in time: 2:00 PM.
- RV & tent campsites check-out time: 11:00 AM.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Cabin and Lodging
- Check-in time: 3:00 PM.
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
- Late departures may be available until 2 PM, subject to availability, and will incur a fee of $25.
- Early arrivals may be available for an additional fee.Payment Policies
- For short term stays, payments are due in full at time of booking.
- For long term stays, a deposit of $150 is required to secure your booking.
- This deposit will be refunded at the end of your stay.All Reservation Policies
- Guests must be 18 years of age or older to rent any campsite or cabin.
- Reservations will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
- No-shows will result in full forfeiture of funds.
- Specific site and cabin numbers are not guaranteed unless a site Lock fee has been paid.
- Site and cabin numbers may change prior to arrival.
- However, the site and cabin type that was booked will be guaranteed.Cabin and Lodging Policies
- A credit card is required to be on file for any cabin or lodging reservation.
- A $150 credit card hold is required for any cabin or lodging reservation that is 29 days or less.
- Any damages to the rental unit, whether caused by myself, my children, guests, or pets, must be reported to the registration office immediately or upon checkout.
- Any damages that occur during my stay will be charged to my credit card following a thorough inspection by management.
- Excessive cleaning fee will be charged a minimum of $250 for cabins or lodging units that are left extremely unclean or with excessive garbage.Long-Term Stays (30 days or Greater)
- A total of $500 is required for all cabin or lodging stays of 30 days or longer.
- A $350 security deposit is held as a refundable security deposit, and $150 is applied towards a cleaning fee.
- All long-term stays require a completed background check before the monthly rate can be applied.
- A $25 application fee is required from the guest.
- While the background check is processing, guests will be charged the transient (nightly) rate for their rental unit or campsite.
- Upon successful clearance, the rate will be retroactively adjusted to the monthly rate from the date of arrival.
- All long-term payments are due by the 1st of each month.
- For long-term reservations, a late payment charge of $50.00 will be charged for delinquent accounts after the 5th day of the month.
- There will be a $50.00 fee for any bounced ACH or returned check.
- Guests acknowledge they are not tenants but licensees of the campground.
- Management may terminate the guest’s license to enter the premises at any time for any reason.
- All long-term guests must review and accept all seasonal agreements and/or monthly agreements and rules, whichever is applicable for their stay.Pet Policy
- Pets are welcome at campsites and in designated pet-friendly lodging units.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, please review our pet policies.
- Each site allows a maximum of two pets, and visitors are not permitted to bring pets.
- Pets must be supervised and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and cannot be left unattended in cabins or at campsites.
- Guests must ensure their pets do not disturb other campers—excessive barking, howling, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets, with waste bags required to be properly disposed of in designated trash bins.
- Any pet-related damages to campsites, cabins, or campground property will be charged to the credit card on file following a management inspection.
- If a guest is unable or unwilling to control their pet or comply with management's request to remove the pet, management reserves the right to terminate the guest’s reservation and eject them from the campground without a refund.
- All pets must be up to date on vaccinations, and proof of vaccination must be available upon request.
- Please note that, with the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted in restrooms, laundry, playgrounds, or swimming areas.
- Guests assume full responsibility for their pet(s) and agree to release the campground, its owners, employees, and agents from any and all liability arising from pet-related injuries, damages, or accidents during their stay.
- Pets are welcome (two allowed per reservation).
- Please observe the following: all pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Do not leave your pets unattended outside at any time.
- Please pick up after your pets.WiFi
- The Park’s Wifi may only be used for lawful purposes.
- Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state statute or regulation is prohibited.
- WiFi may be affected by weather, high usage, or technical issues.Not Permitted Items
- The following are prohibited within the campground: fireworks, openly carried firearms, drones, 4-wheelers, or ATVs.Golf Carts
- All guests must comply with the following rules regarding the use of golf carts on the property.
- Each guest must register their personal golf cart with the office upon check-in.
- Must present a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
- Each guest owning a golf cart is solely responsible for ensuring that all operators of the golf cart are a minimum of 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Golf carts must have headlights on while in use after sunset.
- Carts without headlights may not be used after sunset.
Golf carts must be driven responsibly at all times.
- Horseplay, racing, or any misuse of carts is prohibited.
- Use is limited to blacktop or gravel roads only; driving through RV sites or restricted areas is not permitted.
- Operating a golf cart while consuming or under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
- Do not exceed the seating capacity of the golf cart.
- All occupants must be seated while the cart is in motion.
- Engage the brake and remove the key when the cart is not in use.
- Drivers must adhere to all speed limits and posted signs.Photography and Video Content
- Guest consents to our capture and use of voice recordings, images, videos, and likeness for any and its affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees to use my name and photographic likeness in all forms and media for the purposes of advertising, promotions, trade and any other lawful purpose.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.Visitors
- Registered guests are responsible for the actions of their children and visitors.
- Visitors to the campground must check in at the office.Children
- Children under the age of 14 must not be left unattended in the campground.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please watch for children.Smoking
- Smoking is not permitted in any campground building.Laundry
- Laundry is available from 24 hours.
- Please do not hang clothing or swimsuits outside to dry.Trash
- Please put your trash in the dumpster inside the park.
- Limit dumpster use to household trash.
- Maintain your site in a neat and orderly manner.
Speed Limit
- 5 MPH speed limit.Site Fees
- Site fees include RV and one other vehicle.Parking
- Visitors may use overflow parking up by the office.
- Do not park on the grass.
- Do not park in a site not assigned to you.
- Do not drive through unoccupied sites.Campground
- No open trailers or watercraft may be stored in the campground.Sewer
- All sewer hoses should be off the ground at a steady decline to the inlet to allow drainage and protection from lawn equipment.
- Must have sewer connection.
- Campground is not responsible for damage to sewer hoses or cables.Emergency
- In case of an emergency, call 911.Campground Disclaimer
- These rules and regulations are subject to change at any time without notice.