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Beaver Dam Campground
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions: The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Gate closes at 10:00pm |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months in advance for group site. |
| Fees: | Daily usage fee: $5; Standard Campsites are $25 per night; Group Picnic Area is $65-$135. Please call (318)927-2061 for reservations. |
| Closest Towns: | Minden, LA |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilets |
| Information Center: | Gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
General Information
Directions:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.67361, -93.30556
32°40'25"N, 93°18'20"W
From Minden, take Louisiana 159 north to Webster Parish Road 111. Turn left on WPR 111 and go 2 miles. Look for the sign posted to the recreation area entrance. The fee station is just inside the gate.
Accessibility:
Accessible picnic shelter
Activities
Campground Camping
Tents, trailers and campers, Sanitary Dump Station, water and electrical hookups| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
RV Camping
tents, trailers and campers| Hookup - Water | Yes |
| Dump Stations | Yes |
| Hookups - Electric | Yes |
| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
Group Camping
tents, trailers, campers, sanitary dump stations| Hookups - Electric | Yes |
| Fire Information | Fire ring/grills |
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Fishing Mode | Bank fishing |
Group Picnicking
Waterskiing
Location