Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
Campground · Louisiana · 30 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kisatchie National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 30
- Bookable sites
- 114 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 29
- Accessible sites
- 247 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 30 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 29 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 114 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP, Day Use
Site types
- 23 Standard Electric
- 6 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
30 campsites at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 104 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 84 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 83 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 92 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 88 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 83 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 008 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 104 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 89 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 102 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 85 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 90 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 114 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 87 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 106 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 96 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 109 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 021 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 107 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 022 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 84 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 023 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 78 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 025 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 90 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 026 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 88 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 97 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 98 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 98 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| HOST 003 | BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND LOOP | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 84 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Group Use Area | Day Use | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 200 |
Getting there
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.
32.67361, -93.30556 · 32°40'25.0"N 93°18'20.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
- Can you reserve a site at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)?
- Yes, Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA) have?
- 30 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)?
- 114 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA).
- Does Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA) have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)?
- Campfires are allowed at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Daily usage fee: $5; Standard Campsites are $25 per night; Group Picnic Area is $65-$135. Please call (318)927-2061 for reservations.
Accessibility:
- Accessible picnic shelter
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Contact
- Phone 318-927-2061
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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