Bayou Bodcau Reservoir

Louisiana Field Office, 3505 S. Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202-5273

Bayou Bodcau in LA and AR is a flood-control project with no permanent pool. A major waterfowl management and upland game management area is located here. The cabin of an original settler of the area is available for use by the public in classroom study.

Directions

From Shreveport, LA, 20 miles east on I-20, then north on LA 157 to Bellevue, 2 miles north on a county road.

Reviews

Bayou Bodcau Reservoir campground is appreciated for its quiet, peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained and clean grounds, spacious sites, and friendly hosts. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, and playground amenities in a natural setting. However, recurring issues include problems with showers and restrooms, occasional utility difficulties at some sites, limited cell phone and internet service, and occasional noise or crowding concerns.

Quiet and peaceful camping environment

Well-maintained and clean grounds

Friendly and helpful hosts

Good fishing, hiking trails, and playgrounds

Spacious campsites with utility hookups

Showers and bathrooms often need repair or cleaning

Utility problems at certain sites

Poor cellular and internet reception

Limited communication about campground conditions

Occasional noise disturbances and crowding

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Vikki D

Campground:Tom Merrill Recreation Area

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Beautiful campground with hot showers. Quiet and peaceful, highly reccomend!

Karen W

Campground:Tom Merrill Recreation Area

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Last time we were there, the camphost site was an eyesore. It has been cleaned up and is much better. Thank you. We will continue to camp here. It is our favorite place.

Jerry F

Campground:Tom Merrill Recreation Area

Loop:A

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Reviewed 19 days ago

My site 11 was ok but 12 had no water, site 9 the elect. Box had no cover, site 10 the 50 amp plug is upside down, 2other sites had water dripping. I never saw the camp host the 2 weeks.

Sharon C

Campground:Tom Merrill Recreation Area

Loop:A

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Reviewed 22 days ago

Nice quiet campground.

Sharon C

Campground:Tom Merrill Recreation Area

Loop:A

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Reviewed 22 days ago

My family and I camp here every year in March and October. It’s normally quiet and the children love the playground. Once you go over the dam there’s an archery practice area with a walking path. We took the children to see the displays of animals with the targets, plus there are animals displayed in the woods along the path to see.

Frances D

Campground:South Abutment East

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Reviewed a month ago

Very peaceful , the weather was perfect

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