Amanda B.
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ScoutShreveport Bossier City KOA
Great Stay
Quiet, clean, nice staff. We were right by the dog park, which the dogs loved!
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Beaver Dam Campground's waterfront sites offer pets a natural setting with spacious, level camping areas on Caney Lake near Minden. The campground provides 30 large sites with electric and water hookups, allowing dogs to join campers in a peaceful, wooded environment. Camp hosts keep the bathrooms and grounds clean with daily maintenance. Most sites feature concrete pads, picnic tables, and fire pits, though some visitors note the fire pits have poor ventilation. Sites are well-spaced for privacy despite being pet-friendly, with many offering direct lake views. Campers should keep small animals closely supervised as alligators inhabit the lake.
The Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail loops around Caney Lake with multiple hiking and biking paths suitable for leashed pets. Lake Bistineau State Park Campground, located in nearby Doyline, also welcomes pets in both its campground and cabin areas. The park features approximately 10 miles of trails through forest and swampland for pet exercise. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with lush grass growing to the water's edge creating natural areas for leashed dog walks. Both campgrounds maintain a pet-friendly atmosphere while requiring owners to manage their animals responsibly. Cinnamon Creek RV Park offers a more convenient option for overnight travelers with pets, providing full hookups in a location within walking distance to restaurants, though the pet walking areas contain numerous stickers that may be uncomfortable for dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Minden (54)
1. Beaver Dam Campground
"Decent hiking trails and fishing/boating/swimming at the lakes. Only 29 sites but a real nice spot to get away. "
"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."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability2. 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."
3. Cinnamon Creek RV Park
"Close to the interstate. Clean bathrooms. Excellent space in the two bathroom/shower combos. Very clean floors and laundry area."
4. 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
5. Huckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort – Primitive Tent Camping & RV Sites in Minden, LA
"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."
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. 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."
from $15 / night
Check Availability7. Lake Claiborne State Park Campground
"Many wonderfully marked hiking trails, two of the best frisbe golf courses in Louisiana. There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well."
"Nice hilly trails, very nice lake views, TONS of deer, nice little beach area. Very similar to Lake Darbonne State Park just a little older and shabbier facilities, still very nice."
8. 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!"
9. Hilltop Campgrounds & RV Park
10. 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."
Drive Time
- 33 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 26 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 31 min from Texarkana, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Minden, LA
193 Reviews of 54 Minden Campgrounds
- Stephanie B.
GuideShreveport Bossier City KOA
Great dog park. Friendly management.
Clean. Sites are close together. Two great dog parks.
Brandi L.GuideShreveport 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!
MichaelGuideShreveport 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.
LegendTravelCenters 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.
- TTodd W.
TravelerShreveport 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.
- Cheryl C.Scout
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.
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!
Jason W.
RangerLake Bistineau State Park Campground
Classic southern cypress setting
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. Keep your small dogs on a leash or you may feed the gators. Mosquitoes big enough to land at Barksdale AFB.
Guide to Minden
Beaver Dam Campground near Minden provides waterfront camping on Caney Lake with 29 spacious RV sites and water/electric hookups. Sites average $25 per night and feature concrete pads that accommodate large rigs. The Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail loops around the lake with multiple connected paths for hiking and biking. Campers should be aware that alligators inhabit the lake, with a ten-foot specimen recently removed from the waters.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Lake Claiborne State Park Campground offers two well-marked disc golf courses considered among the best in Louisiana. "The King of the Mountain Trail is my favorite because of its wooden bridge and tiny waterfall," notes Sarah B., who visits regularly during early spring.
Nature observation: The campgrounds around Minden provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. At Lake Bistineau State Park, Christopher D. explains, "The views of the 'swamp' are great. It's dry, and apparently has been for some years, so there's a lush grass growing down to the water's edge. Lots of wildlife to watch."
Kayaking and paddling: The lakes in this area are ideal for non-motorized watercraft. Daniel H. from Lake Bistineau remarks, "Got in some kayaking. Beautiful lake for paddling. Looking forward to going back." The calm waters and cypress tree settings create distinctive paddling routes throughout the region.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Campers consistently praise the generous spacing between sites near Minden. At Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area, Larry mentions, "Plenty of room between sites and great views. She really enjoyed riding her bike around the campground." This extra space provides privacy not always found at busier campgrounds.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain excellent bathroom facilities. At Beaver Dam, Betsy W. notes, "Showers hot and cleaned daily. Trash removed every morning from receptacles." Similarly, at Cypress Black Bayou, Lea B. was pleasantly surprised: "The bathhouse was immaculately clean. I went in expecting a typical park shower room with spiders or bugs. There were NONE."
Lake views: Most sites offer scenic water views. Bob M. from Beaver Dam Campground comments, "The campsites are huge, many with water views, and spaced out well. Very quiet and starry at night." These waterfront locations create peaceful settings for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
What you should know
Fire pit limitations: At several campgrounds, fire pits may not function well. James B. explains at Beaver Dam, "The fire pits are the only problem as they are poorly designed and have no ventilation. Bring your own pit." This information helps campers prepare accordingly for evening campfires.
Limited sewer hookups: Tom Merrill Recreation Area provides 30 and 50 amp service with water at each site, but according to Daniel W., complete hookups can be limited: "Nice and quiet 20+ campground with 30 & 50 Amp service with water at each site." Lake Bistineau similarly has water and electric but limited full-hookup sites.
Cell service variability: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Lake Claiborne State Park, Brent C. reports, "Wi-Fi did not work anywhere in park (signal broadcasted fine just no connection to internet). AT&T is non-existent." Meanwhile, at Beaver Dam, Cat R. noted "Cell service good," making it suitable for those needing to stay connected.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Lake Claiborne State Park Campground offers family-friendly amenities including a playground area. Sarah B. shares, "There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well. The pavement is well kept and great for kids to ride bikes or scooters."
Wildlife education: Families can explore the small zoo at Cypress Black Bayou. Lane M. explains, "There is much to do at this park. Trails, swimming, boating, fishing, small zoo and museum." This provides educational opportunities for children to learn about local animals and ecosystems.
Safety considerations: When camping with small children or pets near Minden's lakes, supervision is essential. Rich J. from Beaver Dam notes, "They pulled a ten foot alligator out of there so my morning swim was a little faster than usual." Understanding these natural hazards helps families prepare appropriately.
Tips from RVers
Level site selection: Many RV sites require some leveling adjustment. Cat R. shares about Lake Claiborne: "Not level ground, but we managed with enough blocks to get it level. This was a back in site." At Cinnamon Creek RV Park, William M. notes, "all gravel. right off I-20. full hookups with average (spotty) internet. we did not unhook."
Overnight convenience: For RVers needing quick overnight stops, Cinnamon Creek offers easy access. Rebecca K. describes it as a "Simple, clean very simple overnight quick pull in, pull out. Close to the interstate." Kathy H. adds, "Check in was effortless. Small but easy to get in and out. Full hookups and cable."
Seasonal pricing opportunities: Winter travelers may find good deals at pet friendly camping options near Minden. At Lake Bistineau, Kat E. found, "Winter deals were great on my budget. Park personnel were awesome. Helped me with a dead truck battery and were just all around wonderful."
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