Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
Part of Kisatchie National Forest
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.
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.
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.Nearby Attractions
The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.Important Notices
- For more information on Kisatchie National Forest, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Camp host on-site.
- No golf carts allowed.
- Campsite can accomodiate slideouts.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 318-927-2061
3288 Highway 79 S.Caney Ranger District Office
Homer, LA 71040 194 Caney Lake Road
Caney Lakes Recreation Area
Minden, LA 71055
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 022, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site HOST 003, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Type Standard Electric
- Site Group Use Area, Loop Day Use, Type Group Picnic Area
