Rutherford Beach

Category: Campground

Address: Gulf of Mexico, Creole, LA 70632, USA

Phone: +13379366201

Reviews

Carl Ledet

Jul 24, 2022

This is a beach you can drive as well as camp… Nice!! Sometimes it is clean but there are times garbage and debris wash up here. Nice place to watch the sunset with your better half:)

emily magee

Apr 16, 2022

Great place for the entire family!! The beach was clean and well kept. Everyone was having a great time. People driving in vehicles or ATVs were cautious and respectful. We did didn't see any trash. We will definitely be back.

charles alcorn

Feb 11, 2022

It is a gorgeous place with gorgeous sunrises and gorgeous sunsets very peaceful all the people she really nice have a great day God bless

Shanda Martin

Jan 2, 2022

Absolutely beautiful, no trash like others complained about. Shells galore! Drive on beach! Seen some dead jelly fish. Fun and clean experience!

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Questions & Answers

Can you let your dogs off their leash?

Alex Nowlin | Jul 1, 2018
Alex Nowlin | Jul 2, 2018

Thanks so much for all the answers. Brought both my dogs there this weekend and they had a great time!

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Is the water okay to get in?

Shirley Renee | Jul 1, 2019
Robert Byrne | Jul 2, 2019

I did not go in the water. But others swam. I prefer to sit and watch the surf.

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in that place it is safe to camp with the family.

Aaron Rios | Jul 1, 2019
Stephen Hawn | Jul 2, 2019

Be prepared where ever you camp. Not much there though. If your a fisherman that's the place to be.

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Can you get on the beach with a 2 wheel drive pick up?

Don Norris | Apr 1, 2022
charles alcorn | Apr 2, 2022

Yes it is very firm

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Can you metal detect on this beach

Karen Steve Hock | Mar 2, 2022
Abled Veteran Nomad | Mar 3, 2022

Yes indeed

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IS IT GOOD FOR CRABING

Shelton Hudson | Aug 4, 2021
Josh Bernard | Aug 5, 2021

YES! IS GOOD FOR CRABBING!

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So if I pulled my 28ft travel trailor out there on the beach to camp would I have a problem turning around to get back out?

Beverly Brister | Jun 30, 2021
Ashley Benitez | Jul 1, 2021

Its literally BIG and empty but still beautiful you'll be fine prepare yourself though nothing but water all around since the hurricane i just visited last week

Would like to know how Rutherford Beach fared after the hurricane, specifically the free camping. We are looking to boondock there for a couple or 3 days in Dec. 2020 and wanted to know if the roads are doable in a 40' motorhome? Thanks.

Teresa Wagner | Jun 30, 2021
Lord Caspian | Jul 1, 2021

The roads to the beach are fine. THE access road to the beach itself is gone ( there is a rad closed sign at it's entrance), so is the pavilion, everything... no real good access to the beach unless you have a 4x4 or capable vehicle. No convenience stores etc. for at least a 40 minute drive. Creole area is still pretty devastated. Great view though from the lil road to the left and you can park/camp there with a 40ftr. You would have to go to the end of it to turn around. Ask away if you have any other questions.

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Can you bring alcoholic beverages?

Yoel Mcgrew | Jun 30, 2020
Kendra Friscia | Jul 1, 2020

Yes,you can!...just please clean up the empties!...there is a dumpster in the parking lot

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Can I catch red fish in that area?

Aaron Rios | Jul 1, 2019
Eric aka CajunK9 | Jul 2, 2019

Yes you can. Also if you go to Joseph's Harbor and Price Lake Rd.

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Is it accessible with 2 wheel drive?

Matthew Duncan | Jul 1, 2019
Pamela Fregia | Jul 2, 2019

Love Rutherford! Clean and easy access!

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Can you tent camp here?

A Google User | Jul 1, 2018
Cecil Clark III | Jul 2, 2018

Yes, but no running water or rest rooms around there.

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Can you ride ATVs on the beach ?

David Carlson | Jul 1, 2018
Dewey Johannes | Jul 2, 2018

Yes

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Are we able to camp with a tent there? Would love to do this with my kids, grandbabies.

Shawna Cothran | Jun 23, 2022
KTV by kayla | Jun 24, 2022

Yes you can but be prepared for bugs, ufo sightings and be sure to check the weather......great place to fish and catch blue crab

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Is there any places around there to rent 4 wheelers or jet ski?

Lovis Champagne | May 31, 2022
Kelly Ard | Jun 1, 2022

No..not that I am aware of

Does a body have any new info. I'm new to Louisiana and want to visit.

pamela pace | May 31, 2022
Chad Smithart | Jun 1, 2022

There are signs saying swimming isn't allowed due to riptides now. Beach itself is mostly clean. All but one beach house remains. Tons of Rv and tent campers along the beach. Just pull up and find a spot. Sands a little thick in parts so plan accordingly.

Can you metal detect this beach?

Karen Steve Hock | Mar 2, 2022
Abled Veteran Nomad | Mar 3, 2022

I'm not positive although I did see a couple of people using detectors

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Can you camp in a tent on the beach?

Brandy Butler | Aug 4, 2021
Meagan Ingram | Aug 5, 2021

Yes

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Anywhere I can get ice?

Layke Burriss | Aug 4, 2021
Mr Jack | Aug 5, 2021

I notice a big commercial ice machine sitting isolated near the ferry landing,not sure if it's for public use.

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Hello, how are conditions now here? I am heading here next week with a large class A rv, is the beach access open for big rigs since the rains?

Steve Martinek | Jun 30, 2021
vicki shaffer | Jul 1, 2021

We were there a month ago in our 31 foot class A. We got stuck in the sand numerous times and had to be towed out. I wouldn't recommend driving on the beach with a big rig. There are lots of places to park with hard surfaces. But the beach is absolutely beautiful!!!

Is the camping free?

Williama Baca | Jun 30, 2021
Kelly Wendt | Jul 1, 2021

There are no hookups, no security or even campsites really. We just went for the day. There were a couple campers there pulled off to the side.

Is this beach currently open? And fully operational?

Savage Expeditions | Jun 30, 2021
Kelly Wendt | Jul 1, 2021

It's open, we were just there this week. It has portable toilets only, no other services. Tons of shells!!!!

Is this open to the public just for a day trip or do you have to be staying at the park? I would love a place to take my Grandchildren to pick up shells for the day

Myra McGee | Jun 30, 2021
Richard Van Hecke | Jul 1, 2021

Open always just a beach shoreline plenty of parking a few miles of beach shells are plentiful but small from1/4 inch to 3 inches and half shells. Few large 2 inch conch shells takes a lot of walking for best selection.

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Do yall have places to eat?

sheree.walters14.gmail.com Shadow14 | Jun 30, 2021
Alan Young | Jul 1, 2021

No.

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Are y'all open? Are the facilities available during this lockdown?

A Google User | Jun 30, 2021
Cavin (ChillinwithcavYT) | Jul 1, 2021

There are no facilities there other than Port-o-pottys and if you're lucky a food truck may show up.

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Does anyone know the number to rent cabins I'm trying to get a price for a weekend stay

Tiffany Broussard | Jun 30, 2021
Ramona Ryder | Jul 1, 2021

There are no rental cabins at Rutherford Beach. There are a few camper spots rentals.

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Is the beach open for camping ?

Jo McCartney | Jun 30, 2020
chandra Stewart | Jul 1, 2020

Yes.. right on the beach. Just make sure you bring firewood, tiki torches, or citronella candles. The mesquite's are bad right at sundown. You can tent camp or set up RV road along the beach.

Can you ride atv

Roger Mays | Jun 30, 2020
Constance WhiteWolf | Jul 1, 2020

Alont the beach? Yes!

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Do they sell fishing license here?

Tammy Hinton | Jun 30, 2020
Constance WhiteWolf | Jul 1, 2020

I did not find anywhere close by that did. Wal-Mart in lake charles or online is your best bet.

Can you fish for free?

Shae Hall | Jun 30, 2020
Justin Breems | Jul 1, 2020

You do need a fishing license. Not too expensive though.

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How long can you live there free

Cynthia Wilson | Jun 30, 2020
Larry Eberhard | Jul 1, 2020

Keep moving your spot might get you more time

Are there public showers at Rutherford Beach?

Barbara Baron | Jun 30, 2020
Darryl Waites | Jul 1, 2020

Yes

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Are there public bathrooms and showers for beach camping folks?

Tonia Medlin | Jun 30, 2020
Jessica Clark | Jul 1, 2020

There are guys and girl designated port o potties. Didn't see any shower stations. They might have been closer to the beach rental business there.... I know Holly Beach has wash stations though.

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Do they have RV hookups

Terry LeBlanc | Jun 30, 2020
Dawn Stewart | Jul 1, 2020

No boondocking only there is a place past Rutherford that has full hookups you have to go to the Gas s station That has the restaurant next door and take the road to the marina there is also a free dump station down that road as well

Are dogs allowed?

Joshua Derstine | Jul 1, 2019
Star Shine | Jul 2, 2019

Absolutely 👍

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allow to run ATVs ?

Kelvin Rivera | Jul 1, 2019
Austin Stone | Jul 2, 2019

Yes but there is a speed limit on the main beach area, you have to go all the way to the end to ride faster.

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Yes, it is a quite area.

Denise Marceaux | Jul 1, 2019
Stephen Hawn | Jul 2, 2019

Yes, except for the fishermen, pack out your trash. I wouldn't swim in that water lots of oil rigs out there, plus it Louisina water. When I was there I seen a guy get stabbed with a Stingray.

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Can you overnight camp here?

Ursula B | Jul 1, 2019
Dawn Stewart | Jul 2, 2019

People have stayed over a mo th

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Are there any hotels near this area?

Erin Nation | Jul 1, 2019
LPearson Art | Jul 2, 2019

No. Really nothing in this area so stock up on supplies and fuel before going. There is a country store about 7 miles I think but only carry basics.

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Can we ride four wheelers on the beach

Felicia Cormier | Jul 1, 2019
Walt davis | Jul 2, 2019

Absolutly, just in certain areas,

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Can you drive and park on the beach?

David Lester | Jul 1, 2019
Hope Stern | Jul 2, 2019

yes you can...you can also primitive camp, fish, etc...there are bathrooms. a lot of times the water is posted due to high bacteria counts but I've seen lots of people flat out ignore those signs (they are prominent) and let their children swim & play...be aware there are sand bars close to the beach and there are deeper areas between each one which does create rip-tides and a strong undertow & there are no lifeguards...

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Can you swim here an is there power

Dominic Johnson | Jul 1, 2019
James Garner | Jul 2, 2019

Yes there is ..i belive the weather net work Louisiana beaches..and type name and it will give you states of it ..

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how long can you camp in rv at rutherford and Holly beach

Ellen Broussard | Jul 1, 2019
Josker William | Jul 2, 2019

As long as you'd like. There is no limit of time

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How much does it cost to tent camp on the beach?

Terry Montpelier | Jul 1, 2019
Frank Hatch | Jul 2, 2019

Free baby free enjoy

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Can you have a camp fire

Candi Vernon | Jul 1, 2019
Ragin Cajun | Jul 2, 2019

Campfires are great and a lot of fun make sure you clean up behind yourself as do not leave trash for the next person not a good idea to use wooden pallets something that will leave behind nails and other debris that which cannot be burnt

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Is there any type of facilities there?

John Craft | Jul 1, 2019
Austin Stone | Jul 2, 2019

Yes there are porta potties but you may want to take some toilet paper with you.

Is there a charge for beach access?

Paul Bateman | Jul 1, 2018
John Ferguson | Jul 2, 2018

No charge

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Is there economical motels close

James Butler | Jul 1, 2018
KIrk G | Jul 2, 2018

No

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Is this beach good for shelling? Also, is it family friendly?

Aaron Gill | Jul 1, 2018
Aaron Gill | Jul 2, 2018

Thanks for the feedback.

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Dose the beach get raked regularly? If so on which day of week ?

Renee Breaux | Jul 1, 2018
Frank Hatch | Jul 2, 2018

I don't believe it does but that's part of the beauty of that beach the natural look.

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