## 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.

## Facilities

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.  
<br/><br/>
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. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
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. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. <br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.

BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND

Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)

## Overview

**This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and
claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by
scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay
feature.**

**If this option is available, you will need to first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.**

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</strong></p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

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Bird's eye view of the park

Kisatchie National Forest

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway,
contains five locks and dams on the Red River. The project is operated by the
Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission. There are fishing,
boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.
Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are
planned.

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, contains five locks and dams on the Red River.  The project is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission.  There are fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.   Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are planned.