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Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Minden · Louisiana · Kisatchie National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Kisatchie National Forest |
| Location | Minden · Louisiana · Kisatchie National Forest · 32.67361, -93.30556 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 23 standard electric; 6 standard nonelectric; 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 of 30 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 29 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 114 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 29 sites · 30 ft: 29 sites · 35 ft: 29 sites · 40 ft: 29 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 29 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 29 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 318-927-2061 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-22.
From the official listing
Overview Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills. Swimming, boating, fishing and water skiing are the top activities.
Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground and offers varied terrain for hikers and bikers. The Sugar Cane trail was named for the crop that was once cultivated here, in addition to cotton. Recreation Bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and sandbass can be caught in the lakes. The Sugar Cane Trail spans 5.7 miles and the Lost Man Loop spans 2 miles. Both are open to hiking and mountain biking. Facilities Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Natural Features Beaver Dam sits at an elevation of 160 feet along the north shores of the 125-acre Upper Caney Lake. The group picnic area is near Lower Caney Lake, spanning 250 acres.
Kisatchie National Forest, the only national forest in Louisiana, spans 604,000 acres and mostly consists of bayous with bald cypress groves and old growth pine. Nearby Attractions The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.
Directions, from the listing
From Minden, take Louisiana 159 north to Caney Lake Road (Webster Parish Road 111) . Turn left on Caney lake Road, continue 2 miles to recreation area entrance.
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Trip Card — Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
Minden · Louisiana · Kisatchie National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Minden · Louisiana · Kisatchie National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 |
| Max RV | Up to 114 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233319 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.