Shreveport / Bossier City KOA

The Great Outdoors

While you're RV camping in Louisiana, you'll no doubt want to see some of the state's famous swamps. Caddo Lake State Park sits on the border between Lousiana and Texas and is a great place to see these famous swamps. This park contains the 20,000-acre Caddo Lake, which is full of bald cypress trees jutting out of the water, making this a magical bayou to explore. Rent a canoe and explore the twists and turns of these wetlands. One of the most popular activities is fishing, with over 70 species inhabiting the lake; bass fishing is considered excellent here. Another fun activity is nature watching, with armadillos, mink, and frogs all inhabiting the park. Just make sure you watch out for the alligators.Or, you might want to set your sights on exploring a stretch of the Red River during your motorhome rental vacation in Shreveport. The Red River Wildlife Refuge is located just outside Shreveport and consists of swamps, forests, and lakes along the Red River's shoreline. If you're looking to do some hiking, there's a five-mile-long trail that takes you from the Visitor Center along the river and through wooded areas. Dogs are also welcome, so feel free to bring along your pup. During the fall and summer, you can even try pecan and plum picking, a unique activity rarely seen at other parks. Don't forget to bring a camera to snap some pictures of the many animals inhabiting the park, including sea turtles, heron, and egrets.Shreveport campers who enjoyed Caddo Lake State Park will also enjoy visiting Lake Bistineau State Park. Another park with a massive lake full of swamps, cypress trees, and hardwood forests, this place is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. If you've had enough of the water, there are also various hiking trails ranging from under a mile to over three miles in length. These trails will take you through the hardwood forest and offer some beautiful views of the lake. There's also a disc golf course open to the public, where you can try this unique sport.

Exploring the City

During your trip with a Shreveport camper rental, you won't be short on activities. The bustling city has some great excursions such as the Sci-Port Discovery Center. This multi-purpose museum has a host of enjoyable, family-friendly activities, including an animal enclosure which contains many critters native to the area. Animals such as a pair of alligators, box turtles, and venomous snakes are all one display, so you can see what's lurking in the nearby swamps. There are also interactive science exhibits ranging from physics to engineering, which is fun for kids. The discovery center even has an IMAX cinema, if you feel like putting your feet up and enjoying a movie.If you're looking to experience a bit of culture during your motorhome rental excursion, then consider a trip to R.W Norton Art Gallery. This art gallery contains over 400 pieces of art from the past 4,000 years and includes artwork by some of America's best-known artists, including Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington. As well as being an art gallery, there's also a 40-acre botanical garden featuring thousands of different plants, which is ideal for a stroll after wandering around the gallery.Or, you might be looking for some thrills while renting a camper here, in which case, plan on visiting the water park just west of Shreveport/Bossier City KOA. This place contains many thrilling water slides full of sharp drops and turns which are sure to take your breath away. There are also splash zones and a lazy river to relax in. If you're not big on water slides, rent a cabana and enjoy some food from one of the many on-site restaurants.