Horseshoe Lake Charles

We stayed here one night en route between Austin and New Orleans. Easy to get to this parking lot and saw a couple of other RVs. There's a security truck driving around but they didn't ask us any questions. The RV lot is the closest to the interstate (which is up above on the bridge) and train tracks so it's a bit noisy but we ran our fan vent and didn't hear much at all. There's a little bit of grass to let the dog out but nowhere to go for a walk. A good option for a quick free night.

This is a great free spot that is very conveniently located off the interstate. It is noisy but we slept great. We saw security drive through a couple times. You basically have three options when staying here: 1) pay to stay in the lot next to the hotel- this includes electric. 2) stay free in the lot between the hotel and the bridge-no hookups. 3) or you could also stay under the bridge in the gravel lot-this is where the semis park, I wouldn't park here in an rv unless I had to. We stayed in the paved dry camping lot. Along with four or five other rv's. We went in shortly after we arrived and signed up for a players card at the casino, they gave us each $15 for the slots which was a lot of fun. First time we came out ahead camping somewhere :)

Easy access right off the interstate. Couple restaurants to choose from but not a very happy vibe, maybe everyone lost their $ at the casino? Nonetheless we had a good Valentines dinner on our trip cross country to Baja, MX. Very noisy! Lot is right below interstate bridge. The golden nugget casino is not too far away and they also offered free RV parking. We would probably go there next time to get away from the noise. They also have many more food and Casino options.

On route from New Orleans to Austin, this was a decent stopping point on the map. After calling the casino, they directed us to the parking lot in the back and approved the O/N. Lot sits directly underneath the Interstate, so there is traffic noise all the time. We had plenty of space for our 35' 5th wheel, the lot was well lit, and there was roaming security. Also, lots of room to walk to dog. 3 bars Verizon LTE.

RV sites were in the next parking lot over. They looked small and tight. I wouldn't pay for one when you can stay for free.

This is our go-to overnight between Pensacola and San Antonio, and we arrived this evening (04 January 2021) to find the entire sprawling compound -- including all the parking lots -- fenced in.

Their web site (islelakecharles.com) says they are temporarily closed, but unfortunately we didn't look online until it was too late. Who closes an entire casino for renovations?

Anyway, we were able to find free overnight parking at the Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino only 25 miles farther west, just off I-10. It has its own entry here on Campendium full of all the info you need.

Read all the reviews that this was a great place to stop but it’s really not. The best thing I can say about this place is that it is free. The parking area with RV hookups is shut down, and they told us to park in the parking lot adjacent to that is next to the Calcasieu Bridge. The noise was terrible whole night from the trucks on the bridge not to mention the train that went by several times at night. If you want even an hour of sleep, this is not the place Definitely would not stay here again.

Great casino! Drinks are included if you are gambling. The electrical hook ups are no longer accessible in the rv parking area.

Closed since hurricane Laura. I live within walking distance. It is not open as of today, June 2022.

Great place! Had fun! Won money! They have about 8 RV hookups for $20. But allow you to sleep in their parking lot if you don't want hookups.