Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Benton, LA

Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area accommodates tent, RV, cabin, and glamping visitors with pets across spacious lakeside sites. The campground maintains clean facilities with newly renovated bathrooms and showers that require a keypad entry code. Each site offers ample distance between neighbors, providing dogs with plenty of running room while maintaining peaceful surroundings. The park features multiple fishing piers, swimming areas, and walking paths suitable for exercising pets. Many campsites include full hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. Several reviews note the park's cleanliness and security measures contribute to a comfortable environment for pets and their owners.

Bodcau Recreational Area (Tom Merrill) allows pets throughout its well-maintained grounds near Benton. The recreation area includes concrete pads with electric and water hookups, along with grills and fire pits at each site. Dogs can explore the numerous trails through the wooded property, and the park includes a playground and exercise equipment. The area surrounding the campgrounds provides extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing, though visitors should monitor pets carefully due to local wildlife including snakes. Sites 8 and 17 offer the best options for tent campers with pets. Both Cypress Black Bayou and Bodcau maintain pet-friendly policies while requiring standard leash rules and proper waste disposal to preserve the natural environment.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Benton, Louisiana (66)

    1. Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Benton, LA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 965-0007

    "The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps."

    "It’s so quiet and peaceful and when I asked to be put on a site near the water (always my preference) they gave me the best site for the night!"

    2. Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Karnack, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 679-3351

    $10 - $115 / night

    "We also went to a petting zoo. The campsites are good and in lots of trees. Will definitely go back, especially to kayak!"

    "The big attraction here is the lake, which looks like something straight out of a Louisiana swamp movie. Huge old cypress trees with Spanish moss hanging from the limbs."

    3. Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    16 Reviews
    Shreveport, LA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 687-1010

    "We were right by the dog park, which the dogs loved!"

    "Two great dog parks."

    4. Earl Williamson Park

    5 Reviews
    Blanchard, LA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 995-7139

    "Plenty of access to the lake that had amazing sunsets. The lake is large and dotted with oil derricks. 

    We got to play disc golf at their very nice public (free) 18 hole course."

    "We simply used a spigot that happened to be at an empty site nearby. The camp host chatted up my husband while he was getting water and didn’t seem to mind."

    5. Gavel Falls Cabin Rentals and RV Campground

    4 Reviews
    Blanchard, LA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 309-4322

    "Kind of an odd locationbehind an auction yard. Nice concrete slabs for RVs. Fair gravel roads, 3 very nice log cabins, at least 2 covered RV spaces. BBQ grills and fire pits are brand new."

    6. Barksdale AFB FamCamp

    4 Reviews
    Bossier City, LA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 456-2679

    "Came to town from a nearby base for our child’s specialized medical treatments."

    "Plenty of walking trails and playgrounds for the kids. Quiet."

    7. Tom Merrill Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Haughton, LA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 322-6391

    $15 / night

    "Trails, a few exercise equipment, playground, and friendly hosts makes for a wonderful experience. Concrete pads, electric, water, grills, and fire pits all well maintained."

    8. Beaver Dam Campground

    17 Reviews
    Minden, LA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 927-2061

    $25 - $50 / night

    "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."

    "Only a few sites have access to lake. All sites tent to big rig friendly with electric and water. Cell service good."

    9. Cash Point Landing

    1 Review
    Benton, LA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 742-4999

    10. Diamond Jacks Casino Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bossier City, LA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (318) 678-7661
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Benton, LA

249 Reviews of 66 Benton Campgrounds


  • Amanda B.
    Mar. 7, 2025

    Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    Great Stay

    Quiet, clean, nice staff. We were right by the dog park, which the dogs loved!

  • Stephanie B.
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    Great dog park. Friendly management.

    Clean. Sites are close together. Two great dog parks.

  • Brandi L.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    We love KOA’s!

    My husband evacuated here during hurricane season for a couple of days and I drove up to meet him. We love every KOA we stay in, but this was felt very “homey” - the dog park was a plus and their laundry facilities were very affordable!

  • Cris C.
    Nov. 25, 2021

    Laguna Vista RV Park, Inc.

    Gravel park

    Nice manager .. Park 95% gravel .. has electric 30/50 amp ..water quality good .. has sewer at site .. not much going on .. mostly permanent campers here .. Passport of America site .. I paid a total of $19.24 for the night .. small dog park

  • Michael The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    Great stop over ... Clean, Nice, easy access

    We stayed here for one night on our cross country trip.  It was clean, well maintained, nice layout and landscaping, great dog park, and friendly service.  We had a level pull through with full service with no need to disconnect. Walmart right down the street for replenishing the goods.  Great stop over.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2022

    TravelCenters of America RV Park

    EASY OFF INTERSTATE ACCESS

    We came here for a quick over night stay. Right off interstate by gas stations and food. We were in a pull through spot, which was level, but barely long enough for our truck and 30 ft camper. Full hookups (bring extra long electric cord!), picnic table, showers, cable, dog park, and extra parking area noted. No fires allowed. With Good Sam our spot was 34.00 which was quite reasonable.

  • T
    Jan. 14, 2021

    Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    Not to sure

    Did an extended stay here, 3 months while working in the area. The staff is great and very helpful and friendly. The dog park is nice if you have them. Park is well maintained. There are only 2 reasons I couldn’t give them more than 3 stars, 1) on monthly rate they charge for electric which I get but it continued to go up even though outside temps continued to drop so no need for my A/C units. 2) During the last 4 nights of my stay there were multiple times I heard multiple gun fire in the area.

    Lots of in and out traffic. I would recommend if your passing through the area and need to stop for a night or two but not long term.

  • Kara S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 5, 2024

    Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    Pretty but loud

    The facilities were great. Clean and well kept. The site that we stayed at (#34) was too close to the main road and the noise from the cars was so loud, which led to an awful nights sleep. Also there was a cat (seemed like a camp cat) that roamed around all night and that freaked out my dog. The lake itself was fantastic and otherworldly. Absolutely beautiful in early November. Definitely gonna visit again but will not camp here.

  • Cheryl C.
    May. 23, 2019

    Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

    Great Park

    This is a parish ran park that is very well maintained. Security measures are excellent. The park is shaded and all sites are either lake side or almost. There are back-in and pull-through sites. Not all of the park is FHU but they have three pull through dumps. There is a new bathhouse that is very clean and requires a code to be entered on a keypad for entry. There is a small wildlife sanctuary (zoo but no petting) and free roaming peacocks. Good fishing from the docks or by boat. The park is close to shopping, casinos, and restaurants. Love this park.


Guide to Benton

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Benton, Louisiana, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

  • The Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area offers large sites with plenty of room for pets to roam, along with electric hookups and drinking water.
  • At Earl Williamson Park, you can enjoy a lakeside setting with picnic tables and a playground, making it a great spot for family and pets alike.
  • The Southern Living RV Park features well-maintained facilities and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for a comfortable stay with your pet.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Benton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Benton, LA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Benton, LA is Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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