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This place is a dump and not a safe place to camp. This town offers nothing to do and very few restaurants and shopping. Gun fire is a regular occurrence. Don’t go there
Dog-Friendly Camping near Haughton, LA
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Shreveport Bossier City KOA features two dedicated dog parks adjacent to campsites, creating convenient exercise areas for traveling pets. The campground provides full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins with clean, well-maintained grounds. All sites require pets to remain leashed except within designated off-leash areas. Local campers note the dog parks are spacious enough for pets to run freely after long travel days. Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area also welcomes pets throughout their lakeside camping facilities, offering both RV and tent sites with ample space between campsites. Lake Bistineau State Park Campground permits pets in all outdoor areas with standard leash requirements, though small dogs require extra vigilance due to local wildlife including alligators.
Security measures at pet-friendly campgrounds vary significantly, with Barksdale AFB FamCamp providing a secure, gated environment particularly suitable for families with both children and pets. The base's walking trails include outdoor aircraft displays that accommodate leashed dogs. Most campgrounds maintain standard pet waste disposal stations, though some like Cinnamon Creek RV Park have terrain challenges - sticker burrs in grassy areas can be problematic for paw pads. Campground bathhouses with private family-style shower/toilet combinations prove especially valuable when camping with pets and children, as they allow secure containment while owners shower. During summer months, mosquito protection becomes essential for both humans and pets, particularly at waterfront campgrounds. KOAs in the region typically maintain the most consistent pet amenities, including dedicated recreation areas and waste stations, making them reliable options for travelers with dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Haughton (58)
1. Lake Bistineau State Park Campground
"A taste of the swamps in north Louisiana. Spanish moss clad Bald Cypress trees in a stereotypical Louisiana lake. Two great boat ramps, cabins and picnic tables."
"Lake Bistineau is a great state park park near Shreveport, LA. We stayed 2 nights. The sites are very shady. The park streets and sites are asphalt. Some roads need repaving."
2. Beaver Dam Campground
"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."
20 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $50 / night
3. Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area
"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!"
4. Barksdale AFB FamCamp
"Came to town from a nearby base for our child’s specialized medical treatments."
"Plenty of walking trails and playgrounds for the kids. Quiet."
5. Cinnamon Creek RV Park
"Close to the interstate. Clean bathrooms. Excellent space in the two bathroom/shower combos. Very clean floors and laundry area."
6. Tom Merrill Recreation Area
"With the state parks going up to around $45 a night this is my new favorite campground. Clean. Lots of hiking/ biking trails. Christmas Camping was a hit!"
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 / night
7. Shreveport Bossier City KOA
"We were right by the dog park, which the dogs loved!"
"Two great dog parks."
8. Hilltop Campgrounds & RV Park
9. Lakeside RV Park
"We called from the road got an awesome spot by the lake. Needed a rest for $125 for the week includes full hook up, showers in the bath house. Laundry coin laundry. Wifi."
from $35 - $425 / night
10. Red River South Marina-Resort
Drive Time
- 17 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 9 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 14 min from Texarkana, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Haughton, LA
202 Reviews of 58 Haughton Campgrounds
Gavin T.ScoutCamp Quapaw
Camp isn’t even
The camp isn’t even open drove 200+ miles for nothing DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
- SStephen B.
GuideBeaver Dam Campground
What a find!
Beautiful campground on the edge of a lake. Large sites with electric and water (I counted 29) and most were available when I arrived on a Sunday evening.
- CCarlos M.
TravelerCaddo Lake State Park Campground
Great Stay
Had a nice stay, peaceful, not crowded. Electricity hookup was further than I expected so had to buy 3 additional 20 foot extension cords (total of 4). Luckily there is a family dollar a mile or two away. Other than that no issues.
- MM H.Scout
Buzzard Bay Landing and RV Park
Right on the water!
Our stay was quiet, great fishing and store was well stocked. Boat ramp worked great for the seadoos we brought
Amanda R.ScoutHuckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort – Primitive Tent Camping & RV Sites in Minden, LA
Peaceful Retreat
Huckleberry hide is a little piece of heaven. You feel relaxed, your own private space, staff that are very friendly, you have trails to roam with your dog. They’re not long, but they’re really good. There’s restrooms and laundry room if needed near the front. They have a little dog park where your dog’s able to run off leash. If your dog is in training or sport training, they have a little thing up there set up as well. They got a little market when I accidentally forgot to get diced tomatoes when I was making spaghetti. That was a lifesaver. We have stayed at a cabin, which was nice and spacious. I had to get my mattress pad out for the bed, but overall it was a great cabin. Kristie has a little basket of snacks, a hairdryer, shaving cream, a razor, and a few other things underneath the cabinet in the bathroom in the cabin, just in case you forgot anything. This place has shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a tea, kettle coffee maker, like a little coffee bar. My husband loved that part. She had the trash bags and little odd in things that you wouldn’t think about there just in case you needed it. They thought so far ahead. Even salt, pepper, and some spices that are a lifesaver as well when you don’t have everything you need from home. They have really went above and beyond. There’s a hot tub here. And 6 miles away at their private home you can schedule a two hour swim. You have to pay a little fee for it. You also can get a longer time again pay a little fee for it. I have not done that yet, but I am hoping to very soon. They have electric, sewer, water hook ups for an RV set up for you here. By the pond has to be 30 foot long so it can fit as well as park car. Long length available in the front area. If you haven’t tried this place before you really need to put it on the list. You won’t regret it. It is a little expensive for a week. It’s amazing. The Wi-Fi is not that great. So if you’re just needing a little time out from your phone and from life, it would be perfect for you. If you need to work, bring a little Wi-Fi booster and you’ll be perfectly fine. Great place in my books!
- DDavid S.Scout
Sunshine Oaks RV Park
Wasn’t sure at fiest but it’s pretty nice!
The staff is very friendly and the spots are kept up! The shower/ bathrooms are very nice and modern. I would stay here again.
- BBrian K.
RangerCaddo Lake State Park Campground
Great Canoeing
Stayed at an RV campsite and had water and electricity no problems. Bathrooms are very spacious and kept clean daily. Canoeing on the Mill Pond was peaceful. Great state park to visit.
Paul H.ScoutGeronimo Village
Quiet spot
Nice with a real grocery store around the corner 34 was an excellent site with shade
Guide to Haughton
Camping areas near Haughton, Louisiana offer diverse options within Louisiana's piney woods region at an elevation of about 200 feet above sea level. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, while winters remain relatively mild. The area features several water-based camping destinations with cypress trees and Spanish moss creating a distinctive North Louisiana landscape.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Bistineau State Park Campground provides excellent fishing spots around a cypress-filled lake. According to one camper, "Large lakeside park that very seldom has water Parkside lol. That being said very quiet peaceful and back to nature."
Wildlife viewing: Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area offers a small wildlife sanctuary and free-roaming peacocks. A visitor notes, "There is a small wildlife sanctuary (zoo but no petting) and free roaming peacocks. Good fishing from the docks or by boat."
Disc golf: At Tom Merrill Recreation Area, campers can enjoy a newer disc golf course along with other recreational activities. One review mentions, "Bodcau has a wonderful new disc golf course! Among tons of land to explore. Campground in by the Reservoir/Dam."
Water sports: The area's lakes provide options for boating, kayaking and swimming. A camper at Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area shared, "There is much to do at this park. Trails, swimming, boating, fishing, small zoo and museum. Very clean. Newly renovated."
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Beaver Dam Campground is known for large, well-spaced sites. As one camper describes, "Large level RV sites. You feel really private in your site even if you have neighbors."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain clean facilities despite natural challenges. A camper at Lake Bistineau State Park Campground noted, "Showers/bathrooms were spotless. One minor drawback—no sewer sites. I stayed two weeks and had to hook up to dump once (small tanks)."
Military accommodations: Barksdale AFB FamCamp offers affordable camping options for military families. A recent visitor shared, "Tent spots are $4 a night, enclosed in a lightly wooded area, and only few yards away from both the bathroom and the playground."
Lakefront views: Many sites offer water views. At Beaver Dam Campground, one camper mentioned, "We were in site 16, which has water access and views. Level concrete pads. Electric and water. Dump station only."
What you should know
Weather considerations: The region experiences hot, humid summers and occasional severe weather. A camper at Lake Bistineau noted, "Mosquitoes big enough to land at Barksdale AFB," highlighting the need for bug protection.
Lake drawdowns: Lake Bistineau undergoes periodic drawdowns to control invasive plants. A visitor observed, "Unfortunately, the lake was drawn down to eradicate an invasive water plant. But, this presented a unique opportunity. We could walk on the dry lake bottom and see the parts of cypress trees that are normally under water."
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