Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Haughton, LA

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Haughton, LA (50)

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    1. Beaver Dam Campground

    16 Reviews
    69 Photos
    51 Saves
    Minden, Louisiana

    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.

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $50 / night

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    2. Lake Bistineau State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    26 Photos
    48 Saves
    Haughton, Louisiana

    Situated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland mixed hardwood forest, its open waters, and its enchanting stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, camping, cabins and excellent fishing!

    Beginning in January with the "yo- yo" season and lasting through the spring, summer, and early fall, the dedicated fisherman can draw such freshwater catches as black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow bass, catfish, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish from the lake's clear waters.

    Lake Bistineau dates back over 200 years. It began in 1800 when several thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red River. Gradually, however, as the area was dredged, the lake began to drain. Then in 1935, a permanent dam was built across Loggy Bayou, creating the present-day Lake Bistineau. The dam has since been enlarged, giving the reservoir a surface area of 26.9 square miles, with an average depth of seven feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet.

    Area 1 is located in the main section of the park, with cabins, and a group camp. Picnicking along the lake is tremendously popular at numerous sites equipped with tables, grills, and nearby restrooms. Several picnic pavilions are also available for larger groups. The park's trail system encompasses nearly 10 miles of woodland trails and an 11-mile canoe trail, for visitors who want to see the park's beauty from the water.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Shreveport Bossier City KOA

    15 Reviews
    7 Photos
    25 Saves
    Shreveport, Louisiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    117 Photos
    188 Saves
    Karnack, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Barksdale AFB FamCamp

    4 Reviews
    3 Photos
    13 Saves
    Bossier City, Louisiana
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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      7. Cinnamon Creek RV Park

      4 Reviews
      3 Saves
      Minden, Louisiana
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
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      8. Tom Merrill Recreation Area

      2 Reviews
      5 Photos
      8 Saves
      Haughton, Louisiana

      This recreation area is part of Bayou Bodcau Reservoir. Tom Merrill Recreation Area has 20 campsites, all of which have electric hookups. Some campsites are closer to the forest, while some are more open within the park. All sites are within walking distance of the water. Amenities at this recreation area include flush toilets, showers, playground, outdoor exercise equipment, dump station, a game cleaning station, disc golf course, and bike trail. The outlet channel, where Bodcau Reservoir drains into the Bodcau Creek, is an excellent place for fishing.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $15 / night

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      9. Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

      12 Reviews
      56 Photos
      73 Saves
      Homer, Louisiana

      Take your pick: swimming, fishing, birding, boating of all kinds, waterskiing, camping, hiking or just plain relaxing and enjoying the unsurpassed natural beauty. It's all here . . . at Lake Claiborne State Park. For fishermen, the freshwater lake was lavishly stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, striped bass, chain pickerel, bream, and white perch. The lake itself, at full reservoir level, has a surface area of 6,400 acres.

      Two-bedroom cabins are nestled among the pine trees, and many offer a view of the lake. The RV campground rests among the slopes of the north Louisiana foothills, offering shaded spots to get closer to nature. Whatever your preference for an overnight stay, you'll be sure to rest peacefully.

      One of the most popular activities for visitors of all ages is swimming at the park's sandy beach. The beach is situated on an inlet of the lake and is protected from boats and waterskiers. So work up an appetite for that fresh fish supper by taking a brisk swim in Lake Claiborne's famous clear water. Ecologists and sportsmen alike hail the lake's excellent water quality, and you will too, once you've made the trip to Lake Claiborne. Once on-site, you will see the area come to life as a park naturalist will be available to present nature-based programs and give guided hikes.

      Lake Claiborne SP offers the #1 and #2 ranked disc golf courses in the state. Both courses offer 2 sets of tee pads, the Blue tees are for the skilled players and the Red tees for the newer players or first timers at the park. Families are encouraged to check out discs at the fee station on their next visit. Both courses start and end at the entrance. Scorecards and maps are available to the fee station or in the below "Disc Golf" section.

      The woods of Lake Claiborne are also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Lovely nature trails and a scenic overlook will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the area at your own pace. Or you may be interested in a variety of nature tours, offered on a regular basis.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      10. Lakeside RV Park

      1 Review
      1 Photo
      5 Saves
      Minden, Louisiana

      Since 2005, Lakeside RV Park has been offering excellent deals on high quality RV camping, campground camping, and more! Located in Minden, LA, our RV Park is close to many restaurants and a shopping center for your convenience. We offer great deals on our RV sites, as well as our campground sites, and areas that beckon you for outdoor activities. Lakeside RV Park is a secure place to bring the family because the local police officers of Minden make patrols through our park, helping to keep it secure for your peace of mind. We also provide our guests with some amenities to help you better enjoy your stay at our RV Park and campground. We offer showers to our guests with hot water, washer/dryer services, free Wi-Fi, and we even allow pets, as long as they are kept on leashes or inside of your RV. These amenities certainly make it easier for many of our guests to enjoy their stay with us, especially for first-time campers. You’ll find that our RV park and campground has a beautiful balance between nature and modern conveniences in order to deliver a great camping experience to one and all. Whether camping is a passion, a hobby, or just something you enjoy every once in a while; Lakeside RV Park and campground is your perfect choice! Give us a call today and we’ll tell you more about our great pricing and any deals we may be running.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $35 - $425 / night

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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Haughton

    167 Reviews of 50 Haughton Campgrounds


    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
      Nov. 15, 2024

      Beaver Dam Campground

      Awesome CG

      Loved this camp ground. Big spacious spot with hookups and several close to Caney lake. They pulled a ten foot alligator out of there so my morning swim was a little faster than usual. Showers and toilets were older but clean and functional. Definitely on our list if we’re passing close in the future.

    • Stacy H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Caddo Lake State Park Campground
      Oct. 16, 2024

      Caddo Lake State Park Campground

      Incredible location!

      I've never seen anything so unique and beautiful as Caddo Lake!! Like being in a movie! The State Park campground is immaculate, staff and hosts are super friendly. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, walking/hiking trails, awesome! Nearby historical town of Jefferson was a quaint day trip or artists, shops and eateries. What a trip! Can't wait to revisit Caddo Lake and all its beauty!

    • Explorer
      Camper-submitted photo from Earl Williamson Park
      Sep. 23, 2024

      Earl Williamson Park

      Lake side and affordable

      Right on the lake in town Park , cash only and no reservations but can call camp host to see if a spot is open. Park has swimming, boat launch, disc golf, corn hole and much more highly recommend . Only $12 a night cash only,2 week max

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jul. 25, 2024

      Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

      Will add to my favorites list

      I’ve been to A LOT of parks all over the U.S. I was passing through the area and my Roadtrippers app suggested this park. I love state parks and this one did not disappoint. I came through when it was raining (7/25/24) with no reservation and needed a place to recover and rest for the night. That wasn’t a problem at all. The staff were friendly and accommodating and there is hardly anyone camping here. 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! Plenty of running room for my dog and there’s a TON of room between sites, as others have said. The sites are large, too. I wish I could stay longer. There are fishing piers and I could certainly sit out there for hours. As we walked around woodpeckers squawked and flew through the trees. This one has been added to my favorites list. I’ll be back!

    • steven B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 6, 2024

      Buffalo Bayou RV Park

      Not what we expected

      Made a reservation via telephone for two days a month in advance, but was not given a site number.When we pulled up to the office there was a note with a telephone number to call, but no answer. I saw a gentleman walking around and it appeared he saw us. After waiting about 10 minutes, I decide to driver further into the park. The gentleman I saw earlier was one of the owners/ managers, I would would have expected him to go to the office to meet the newly arriving guests. I will say that he was friendly enough and later, his wife stopped by to collect the fee and she too was friendly. The park itself has full hook ups and is on the banks of the bayou. The campground require you to sign a waiver because of the water moccasins from the bayou and because of the potential of falling tree limbs. The. Campground is pretty sandy so leveling may be problematic for big rigs. The do allow long term guests to store all kinds of equipment and gear, the site next to us look like a junk yard. Our fellow campers seemed friendly enough with the gentleman on the other side from the junk yard introducing himself.

    • S
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      Mar. 26, 2024

      Beaver Dam Campground

      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!

    • Lea B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Mar. 7, 2024

      Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

      I'd give 10 stars if I could

      We rolled in without a reservation which led to a wonderful interaction with the gate people. My dog came in as well to entertain them while I selected a site.

      I had the pick of many because it was February. I loved the spaciousness of each site leaving a lot of room between you and your neighbors.

      The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE. The bathhouse was heated and a welcome chance to shower in something other than a matchbox.

      I really can't recommend enough.

    • S
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      Mar. 5, 2024

      Beaver Dam Campground

      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.

    • B
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      Feb. 3, 2024

      Barksdale AFB FamCamp

      Affordable, safe, and convenient

      Came to town from a nearby base for our child’s specialized medical treatments. Tent spots are $4 a night, enclosed in a lightly wooded area, and only few yards away from both the bathroom and the playground. It was perfect for our needs. We even stayed a couple extra nights because the kids enjoyed it so much. Great spot for families with little ones wanting a mild camping experience because amenities are right there and it’s secluded enough that kids feel they are getting a true camping experience. The base has a wonderful walking trail/ outdoor display of aircraft that our toddlers thoroughly enjoyed. Extremely glad we took a chance on this underrated spot.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Earl Williamson Park
      Jan. 24, 2024

      Earl Williamson Park

      Hidden Gem

      We stayed late fall of '23 for about a week. This place was wonderful. Our site had water and 50 amp service. There was a dump station that was easy to get to and maintained. The bath house was very clean but dated. The showers were clean. There was a nice playground, public boat launch and I think there was an old unmaintained beach. 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. I've been carrying around the discs for years and never got to play. Now I'm hooked!

      At double the price it was a bargain. We'll definitely stop again if we get through the area.

    • vThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cash Point Landing
      Jan. 5, 2024

      Cash Point Landing

      Very bad

      I live across from this campground and I recently drove through this place but it’s drug infested and nothing but old campers and full timers in this park. Used to be nice but the restaurant is closed and u are on the red river. I wouldn’t stay here it needs to be cleaned up

    • Andrew R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Timberline RV Park
      Jul. 18, 2023

      Timberline RV Park

      Timberline RV

      Nice camp grounds very rustic and in the process of updating the site. Very reasonably priced and close to town and interstate

    • Cheri H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Beaver Dam Campground

      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.

    • Napunani
      Camper-submitted photo from Caddo Lake State Park Campground
      Jun. 9, 2023

      Caddo Lake State Park Campground

      Poison Oak and Tall Weeds

      PROS 

      Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS 

      No fee to reserve online. 

      No sales tax. U

      pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem 

      Site 23 level asphalt 

      Site 23 partial shade 

      Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate 

      Donation firewood available 

      Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility 

      3 bars TMOBILE when not storming 

      CONS 

      No overnight security gate closure 

      Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds. 

      Some highway noises. 

      Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station 

      Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning 

      11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut.  Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.

      Most pets we saw were NOT on leash 

      No privacy from surrounding campsites 

      No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow 

      No park WIFI

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from Tom Merrill Recreation Area
      Jun. 2, 2023

      Tom Merrill Recreation Area

      Well maintained campground

      Nice and quiet 20+ campground with 30& 50 Amp service with water at each site. Camp toilets and showers, Fishing, convenience store three miles away with 7 days a week beer sales

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Caddo Lake State Park Campground
      Jun. 1, 2023

      Caddo Lake State Park Campground

      Perfect place for a weekend getaway!

      Went right after Memorial Day weekend and basically had the campground to ourselves. Campsite 64 had a large flat surface to accommodate a six person tent (North Face Wawona 6) with a vestibule. Great place for a weekend getaway from the DFW area ~3 hr drive). Overall the park has nice amenities, easy hikes, and great canoeing-kayaking!

    • Jason W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bayou RV Park
      May. 8, 2023

      Buffalo Bayou RV Park

      Great campground, excellent hosts

      5/5

      Newer campground that is very well laid out and well kept. Tall tree limb canopy helps with a nice breeze and fewer bugs.  This is on a bayou so be prepared for mosquitoes.  Great paddling trails and about100 yards from Big Cypress Bayou connected by a boat trail.  Nice shower / restroom close to the tent area. 

      Leslie and Pat are fantastic hosts and go out of their way to make you feel at home.  Ask about their buffalo ranch.

    • Lynn G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pine Island RV Park
      May. 3, 2023

      Pine Island RV Park

      Nice, Quiet Little Campground on the River

      This campground is very basic. It has full hook ups and that is about it. There is a Laundry Room. There are about 20 or so spots, mostly occupied by permanent residents. It looks like folks park their trailers here and go home for the work week, only to return for the weekend. The draw for this place is quiet solitude. There is no - and I mean zero AT&T service here. You occasionally hear boats traveling up or down the river, but it’s very peaceful. Caddo Lake is the place to see here, and since you can only see it via Caddo Lake State Park, or Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, you must really use a boat, kayak, or canoe to get the full experience. It is the moss covered cypress and bayou atmosphere that drew us to this area, and it did not disappoint. There is a restaurant right next door that is right on the river and serves good food. They are only open for dinner and only on Friday thru Sunday. We felt that it was the perfect location to see the area.

    • Jacob  W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bistineau State Park Campground
      May. 2, 2023

      Lake Bistineau State Park Campground

      Decent park

      I tent camped here in April 2023. The staff was friendly and the office was still open at 6pm, when I arrived on a Saturday. I don’t know their normal hours. The weather was nice but it had just rained so my campsite was wet with a little mud. Plus it was a little uneven without much clear space for a tent but my tent fit because it is a 2-person tent. Other sites had wooden platforms but mine didn’t. I took an evening walk on the Discovery Trail and saw two deer. There are several other, longer trails. I didn’t explore the lake. The bathroom/shower house was clean. It was a little ways from I-20 but overall decent park.

    • Kathy S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Shreveport Bossier City KOA
      Apr. 11, 2023

      Shreveport Bossier City KOA

      Delightful Park

      This is a delightful park on the west side of Shreveport. There’s an adorable playground and fabulous pool. Tables with chairs on many sites. Benches, landscaping, grass and shade trees. Clean bathrooms with 3 showers. Road noise might be a distraction for the sites at the entrance area of the park.

    • Kiva R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bistineau State Park Campground
      Mar. 24, 2023

      Lake Bistineau State Park Campground

      Nice enough

      We stayed here for a one night stopover. I’m not sure I’d go out of my way to stay there again but I was happy enough with my stop. It’s an older park. The lake is pretty swampy. No sewer at the sites, but water and electric. Cell service with AT&T was pretty weak but manageable to get some work done. Bathhouse was a typical older state park set up. Definitely needs some TLC. It would take a little work to get level in most of the sites from what I can see. They do have a wooden platform (almost like a deck) at most sites that is pretty cool. Our table was old and kinda warped. There is a fire pit. Table and fire are down a level but sites where we stayed were large and spacious. The park was almost empty during our stay but when we booked there were very few open sites available less than a week earlier. That seemed odd once we saw there was literally no one staying there. Sunset was beautiful.

    • Leah Y.
      Camper-submitted photo from Free Range Humanity
      Mar. 21, 2023

      Free Range Humanity

      Very quiet and remote very primitive

      This Place was really amazing and quiet and very primitive had a lot of woods has a great mascot called peanut that owners of the campsite are amazing very friendly and very helpful have plenty of things to go see that aren't too far away a 100% recommend this to anyone who wants to pretty much live off the land



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