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Ahtus Melder Camp

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Ahtus Melder Camp is located near Forest Hill in the Kisatchie National Forest. The terrain consists of flatlands and forested areas. Temperatures range from lows in the 40s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Alexandria Zoological Park and the Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum.

Description

Kisatchie National Forest

The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is set up very openly, leaving the campers to use their imagination on how best to camp. Melder Camp is very primitive, no water is available, no restroom facilities, please bring your trash out with you and enjoy your stay.

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Location

Ahtus Melder Camp is located in Louisiana

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Directions

The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is located just off LA Hwy 112 West approximately one mile past the Forest Road 258 turnoff to the Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp. Turn south on Forest Road 267 and take an immediate left onto Forest Road 269. The camping area is on the right in the grassy area under the large pines.

Coordinates

31.08374132 N
92.5793584 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly


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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

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Clairborne Trail $5.00 access fee 

This campground is free and will accommodate RV's, tents, and trailers. No facilities, totally primitive. This is a really great spot and plenty of room for all.  Great open green space for grazing.  No reason to park next to your neighbor.  Site is well maintained but if it has rained it could be very muddy. Very open and it has nice mature trees. 

Pack it in, Pack it out

 LNT 

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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Place to crash

There is not much to this campground. Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Evangeline District. As soon as you enter the area, there is a small loopped grassy area with lots of trees. Nothing else to indicate a campground (other than the sign). If you follow the road/concrete path, you may lose a tire or axil bc the road is in BAD condition. Staying here gives you access to the forrest and multiuse trails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Ahtus Melder Camp?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ahtus Melder Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.