Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La)
Kisatchie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Homer, LA, LA
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (265 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Beaver Dam Campground sits on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in a beautiful wooded setting with access to swimming, boating, fishing, and water skiing. The nearby Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail offers varied terrain for hiking and biking.
Wildlife alert: Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Turkey Vulture, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Rough Greensnake, and Prairie Lizard have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground for hiking and biking Directions from Minden: take Louisiana 159 north to Caney Lake Road, turn left and continue 2 miles to recreation area entrance
Skip Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La) if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cloud Crossing Recreation Area (Saline, LA), Gum Springs Recreation Area (Winnfield, LA), Rocky Point(Wright Patman Dam) (TEXARKANA, TX), Piney Point (TEXARKANA, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La)
Cell signal at Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, La) (Homer, LA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground for hiking and biking
Directions from Minden: take Louisiana 159 north to Caney Lake Road, turn left and continue 2 miles to recreation area entrance
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kisatchie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kisatchie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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