Silver Creek Campground, one of Louisiana’s largest outdoor resort properties, is set to be sold in an absolute auction next month.
The 72-acre campground in Washington Parish is set to change hands on November 20, in a sale that industry observers say could mark one of the most significant outdoor-hospitality transactions in the Gulf South in years.
The auction, to be conducted by Bonnette Auctions, will take place on-site and online beginning at 10 a.m. The absolute format ensures the property will be sold to the highest bidder.
According to a press release, Silver Creek Campground features 255 RV sites, four cabins, bathhouses, a swimming pool, a 6,000-square-foot pavilion, volleyball and basketball courts, a stocked pond, and nearly a mile of direct frontage along Silver Creek.
The property has long been a gathering place for large events such as the Meet on the Creek motorcycle rallies and the Cajun Redneck Olympics, which regularly filled the park to capacity.
However, outside of these major events, much of the facility has remained underutilized.
“But outside of those weekends, much of the infrastructure sat idle — a fact that makes the upcoming auction unusual. Rarely do properties with this level of existing investment and amenities come to market without being operated year-round as full scale resorts,” the press release indicates.
Silver Creek’s amenities and utilities provide an immediate foundation for future development. The property includes 100 full-hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, 155 sites with 30-amp service, cabins, pavilions, and a network of wide gravel roads accommodating large RVs.
Its nearly one mile of creek frontage and scenic landscape add to its appeal.
In addition to its existing infrastructure, Silver Creek offers 40 acres of undeveloped land. This includes 15 wooded acres with 2,000 feet of additional creek frontage and a 25-acre pasture that could support expansion projects such as modern lodging units, a lazy river, or adventure attractions.
Located about 20 minutes from Interstate 55, the campground sits just over an hour from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge and under two hours from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This proximity to major urban centers positions Silver Creek as both a regional destination and a convenient stopover for travelers along the north-south RV corridor.
“Rebuilding a property of this size today would cost many, many millions of dollars,” said Spencer Mann, owner of Silver Creek Campground.
“At auction, one buyer will have the chance to step into an existing platform with infrastructure that has already hosted thousands of guests. Stabilized, modernized resorts of this size routinely sell in the eight-figure range. The value-add potential with this property is enormous,” Mann added.
For prospective buyers, the auction represents a rare chance to acquire a turnkey outdoor resort property with substantial upside potential. Interested participants can review registration details, due-diligence materials, and inspection dates at CampgroundAuction.com.
“Campgrounds with 200-plus sites rarely come to market, and it is almost unheard of for them to sell absolute,” said Barbara Bonnette, owner of Bonnette Auctions.
“Silver Creek has the infrastructure, location, and expansion land that today’s operators and investors are searching for. On November 20, it will sell to the highest bidder, creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the outdoor-hospitality industry,” Bonnette added.
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