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NRSO |
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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. |
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From Minden, take Louisiana 159 north to Webster Parish Road 111. Turn left on WPR 111 and go 2 miles. Look for the sign posted to the recreation area entrance. The fee station is just inside the gate. |
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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. |
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BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND |
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72341 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72341&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6a.m. For more information on Kisatchie National Forest, click here Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing. |
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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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. |