Established Camping
Ahtus Melder Camp
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
US Forest Service
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.
Location
Ahtus Melder Camp is located in Louisiana
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
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
Drive Time
- 21 min from Alexandria
- 1 hr 16 min from Lafayette
- 1 hr 21 min from Lake Charles
- 1 hr 51 min from Baton Rouge
