Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricyes
Also: Confirmed: flush toilets, a dump station and online reservations. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups 30 or 50 amp: what can run at once? Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Yes
- Pull-through sites No
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 30
- Elevation
- 247 ft
- Phone
- (318) 927-2061 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 30 sites: 23 with 50 amp, 1 with 30 amp, 29 accessible, 23 with shade. Usual check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 32.67361, -93.30556 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
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From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Minden - 4.8 mi away, station at 185 ft - 62 ft lower than the campground (247 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 34 | 5.27 |
| Feb | 62 | 37 | 5.01 |
| Mar | 70 | 44 | 5.66 |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 6.45 |
| May | 84 | 62 | 4.89 |
| Jun | 91 | 70 | 4.93 |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 3.68 |
| Aug | 95 | 72 | 3.24 |
| Sep | 89 | 65 | 3.69 |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 4.68 |
| Nov | 68 | 43 | 4.36 |
| Dec | 60 | 36 | 5.73 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| 50 amp sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Accessible sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Aug 22, 2026 |
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