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Holbrook Park is located on the Calcasieu River, in Sulphur, Louisiana. There are so many things that make this a special place to relax and enjoy.
Mr. Harry, the caretaker, welcomed me warmly, in spite of me being a Yankee. Actually, he did more than welcome me. He cooked me and a couple other "foreigners" a delicious Cajun style dinner of sausage, pork beans and rice. Mere words cannot do that meal justice. I'd return to the park ,again, just for the pleasure of laughing with Mr. Harry and listening to his stories and/or eat his cooking.
Many of the guests return, regularly, to enjoy the tranquility and beauty. I was welcomed into this extended family with true Southern hospitality.
The park itself is beautifully kept, with 13 RV sites with electricity. A few of the sites are on the water, but all are within spitting distance of the river. There are sites to fit any size rig. I believe each site has a pad, grill and picnic table. The campground amenities include restrooms with showers, a dump station, covered picnic areas and a fenced playground.
The sunsets on the river are gorgeous!
At $10.00 a night it's a real bargain! It is first come/first serve, however. I pulled in on a Wednesday and there was plenty of room. By the Friday night the RV spaces were filled, with locals coming over to pay for and reserve their site, on Thursday and Friday.
Holbrook Park
Google Map
1868 Holbrook Park Rd, Sulphur, LA
1868 Holbrook Park Rd, Sulphur, LA
(337) 721-3700, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM or send an email.
You're liable to bump into a cousin or two in those parts. You can tell because of their peculiar feathers and because there's an Ellis or a Huffman in their tree.
ReplyDeleteah, beautiful spot, southern cooking and hospitality, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteLooks really nice! I've added this one to my maps. Thanks Cyndi!
ReplyDeleteThat is truly a gem you've found. With food thrown in. Wow.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I travel to Texas from Houma, LA - I stop at Sam Houston Jones State Park which is very near where you are. I'll now have to try your lucky find instead.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great park, inexpensive, and beautiful sunsets, too! I'm glad you found it! :)
ReplyDeleteDucks, I met a few quackers with wierd head pieces, but I didn't catch the names.
ReplyDeleteCarey, Lucky me for sure!
Karen and Tony, Happy to contribute!
Jim and Sandie, Hard to decide the highlight of that stay!
Gypsy, definitely check it out!
B, It was definitly medicinal after a few hard days driving.
I just love when neighbors cook and share. I like your park. I should be heading west in the next month or so and will remember this place!
ReplyDeleteSaw on khyras blog you had a nice time together. Pawsome! These pictures are beautiful. Looks like a good place to stop and visit. Stumpy... We like the black patch above your eywags
ReplyDeleteErnie Chica Lucas Rosie and mom barb