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Beaver Dam Campground

Campers are Saying

Beaver Dam Campground, near Minden, Louisiana, is a fantastic place for those looking to unwind and enjoy nature. With sites that often overlook the lake, you can expect stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for campfires and stargazing.

This campground is pet-friendly and offers amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it a comfortable choice for both tent campers and RV travelers. Visitors have praised the spacious sites, with one camper noting, “Flat site and plenty of distance between sites,” which adds to the sense of privacy.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are hiking trails nearby that cater to both casual walkers and mountain bikers. The campground is also a great spot for fishing, with some sites providing easy access to the water. As one happy camper put it, “Nice campground on a loop; many sites have lake view.”

While the facilities are basic, they get the job done, and the campground hosts are known for being friendly and helpful. Whether you're here for a quick overnight stay or a longer retreat, Beaver Dam Campground offers a relaxing escape into the heart of Kisatchie National Forest.

General Overview

National Forest

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.

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

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.

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.

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Location

Beaver Dam Campground is located in Louisiana

Detail location of campground

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.

Address

194 Caney Lake Road Caney Lakes Recreation Area
Minden, LA 71055

Coordinates

32.6736111 N
93.3055556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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15 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 26, 2024

Another Trip to Beaver Dam

It was great. 2nd trip in a month! We stayed in #9, right by lake. Great view and again, no problem with camp fires. Burned good!

Site9
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Mar. 5, 2024

Long weekend

Excellent Long weekend! We arrived around 2:00, about half of the sites were open. We stayed in #6 with great view of lake. Flat site and plenty of distance between sites. Clean and we had no problems building a fire every evening.

Site6
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2023

Nice peaceful place to rest and relax

Nice campground on a loop many sites have lake view. Nice hiking trails. I didn’t use the bathhouse facilities but did see host cleaning them daily. Mountain bikers like the trails. I don’t ride a mountain bike but saw some out there when I was hiking. My site was very nice and level. Not completely secluded but large enough that I felt like I had plenty of privacy. The site I had overlooked the boat launch area which is separate from the campground but the fishermen were quiet. I never heard them putting in or taking out their boats.

Site7
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 4, 2023
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Reviewed Jan. 12, 2023

Very Quiet

Not busy at all this time of year. Nice place. Bathrooms aren’t the greatest but get the job done. Camp hosts nice but doesn’t seem to do much. Trails are ok but more like pathways.

Site16
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Brad P., January 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Brad P., January 12, 2023
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Brad P., January 12, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Good stop

Believe it was a 2 night minimum. One night overstay is sufficient. Nice, empty campground. Didn’t see a single human. Some sites have water access for throwing a line in. Trail between the caney lakes was nice.

Site13
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Ashley M., August 9, 2022
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2021

Nice site for the night

Did a quick stop for the night. Site 18 was reasonably level. I had 1-2 bars from AT&T.

Site18
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Randall D., December 30, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Nice Park

Nice area and the lots have decent spacing. Bring bug spray and watch your small animals. Gators rule the lake.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Duke L., August 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Duke L., August 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Duke L., August 15, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 18, 2021

Great campground

Most campsites overlook the lake. The sites are seperated for privacy and well maintained. The fire pits are the only problem as they are poorly designed and have no ventilation. Bring your own pit. The bathrooms are clean.

Site22
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by James B., July 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by James B., July 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by James B., July 18, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

I’m so impressed with this USFS campground

Nice clean level sites. Most of them along the lakeshore and private. The campground loops around and has some interior sites. All seem very level and spacious. The campground host and hostess very friendly and helpful. I am definitely coming back to visit this campground.

Site7
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., July 11, 2021
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Reviewed Dec. 1, 2020

Very nice campground

Spaces are large and well spaced for privacy. Beautiful lake views. The only negative is the rediculous fire pits. Obviously designed by someone who never experienced camping or a campfire. The pits are 2 feet tall, solid steel with NO air holes. Fires never burn and even if they did you wouldn't see the fire anyway. We bring our own pit. Bathrooms and showers are clean and we'll maintained. The host is friendly and helpful.

Site12
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by James B., December 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by James B., December 1, 2020
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2020

Loved It

The campsites are huge, many with water views, and spaced out well. Very quiet and starry at night. Decent hiking trails and fishing/boating/swimming at the lakes. Only 29 sites but a real nice spot to get away. 

Town of Minden has all your grocery needs, drug stores, hardware & chain restaurants.

Great golf course about 35 minutes away in Arcadia.

Site13
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Bob M., November 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Bob M., November 11, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Home of the Sugsr Cane National Recreation Trail

Great US Forest Service campground especially if you enjoy hiking, biking or fishing. The Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail loops around the lake. The campground is a loop with approximately 30 large and level sites with electric and water hookups. Some are on the lake and some more wooded. All feel very private and spacious. There’s a dump station nearby. The sites are $25/night.

  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., August 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., August 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cheri H., August 29, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Nice, peaceful USFS Campground

Large level RV sites. You feel really private in your site even if you have neighbors. They have several hiking/biking trails but they were logging at the time of my visit so I wasn’t able to hike them. Also they have a lakefront beach but it was closed due to COVID 19 concerns. There’s also a boat launch near the campground within the park. The lake isn’t huge but it does look like it would be nice to kayak or canoe on. I didn’t use the bathhouses (not sure if they’re open due to COVID 19) but I did see the campground host cleaning them daily so my guess is they are. Host and hostess very nice and attentive to taking care of the campground. They were always picking up and making things nice the whole weekend. I would definitely return.

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020

Peace and Quiet

This is a very beautiful Federal campground. Sites are scattered. Lots of shade, large trees. We were in site 16, which has water access and views. Level concrete pads. Electric and water. Dump station only. Many beautiful hiking and bike trails. Kayaking, swimming , boating and fishing. Showers are restrooms were very old. Camp host was super nice and friendly. Picnic tables and large firepits on sites.

  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cat R., August 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cat R., August 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Beaver Dam Campground by Cat R., August 21, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2019

Quiet and out of the way...at least in September

We enjoyed our overnight here at Beaver Dam.   Quiet, and very few folks in the park the night that we stayed.

Wifi non-existent.

Zero verizon connection at most spots.

Did not see any staff during our 24 hours there.

Showers were GREAT.  HIGH pressure and clean.

Restrooms were old(er), but clean.

Great level sites.  Good shade on most sites.  Great space between sites, and most had concrete pads.

Site11
Month of VisitOctober

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Beaver Dam Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Beaver Dam Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Beaver Dam Campground?

    Beaver Dam Campground allows vehicles up to 114 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Beaver Dam Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Beaver Dam Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Beaver Dam Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Beaver Dam Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Beaver Dam Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Beaver Dam Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Beaver Dam Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Beaver Dam Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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    There are 30 campsites at Beaver Dam Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts