## 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

Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area
accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A
sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided.

## 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>
Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided. <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)

Beginning September 1, 2026, all sites at Beaver Dam Campground will be
reservable up to the day of arrival. Reservations can be made on the
Recreation.gov website or mobile app.

<p>Beginning September 1, 2026, all sites at Beaver Dam Campground will be reservable up to the day of arrival. Reservations can be made on the Recreation.gov website or mobile app.</p>

## 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

Cane

Cloud Crossing Recreation Area

Corral Ohv Camp

Fullerton Recreation Area

Gum Springs Recreation Area

## Overview

**All campsites are available for reservations on****Recreation.gov****for up
to 6 months. If you choose not pre-book a reservation online, you will need to
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. Once you choose a site that is not booked, you may book the site of
your choosing online.**

## Recreation

Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, seasonal swim beach.

## Facilities

Restrooms, hot showers, playground

## Natural Features

2,600-acre Kincaid Lake

## Nearby Attractions

Valentine Lake Campground, Loran Campground, Camp Claiborne Multi-Use trails,
Wild Azalea trail, Kincaid trails, Boat Ramps

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p></p><p><strong>All campsites are available for reservations on </strong><a href="https://recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> for up to 6 months. If you choose not pre-book a reservation online, you will need to 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. Once you choose a site that is not booked, you may book the site of your choosing online. </strong></p><p></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, seasonal swim beach. </p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Restrooms, hot showers, playground</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>2,600-acre Kincaid Lake</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Valentine Lake Campground, Loran Campground, Camp Claiborne Multi-Use trails, Wild Azalea trail, Kincaid trails, Boat Ramps </p>

Kincaid Recreation Area Entrance Portal Sign located at intersection of FS205 and Valentine Lake Rd.

Kincaid Recreation Area Entrance Portal Sign

Camping Loop

Campground Fishing Piers

Campground Portal Sign

Kincaid Rec Area Entrance Sign located on FS 205

Kincaid Rec Area Entrance Sign

Kincaid Lake Campground

Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area

Loran Camp

Lotus Ohv Camp

Stuart Lake

Valentine Lake Recreation Area

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.