4.5
Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)
Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Federal campground in Louisiana.
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Federal campground in Louisiana.
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Gardner is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Louisiana weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Gardner.
Don't miss local attractions near Gardner. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a campground in the Kitashie National Forest. There are no hookups (dry camping). Potable water is available. The sites are long and wide with a fire ring and picnic table. It was very quite and peaceful. There is a pond with a swimming area and a bathhouse with showers. $15 per night.
Mar 18, 2026
A small, quiet primitive campground. The campsites are pretty close to a swamp with choruses of frogs calling. Venture down to the swamp and read informational signs of what critters you can see. Remember this campsite is primitive so all they have is running water and pit toilets. There are 8 sites here and sites are $5/night.
Mar 18, 2026
If you know beforehand there's no hookups, it's a great place. And $7.50 with GA pass is even better. The lake isn't easy to get to unless you brought a weed eater and redbug repellent.
Mar 18, 2026
Great place for tent/hammock camping. Sites are pristine, gravel, concrete table & benches, clean pit toilet facility, potable water close to all sites, plenty of shade amongst the tall pines. Great for a winter stay, no mosquitos...or people. Fee only $5.00.
Mar 18, 2026
I always enjoyed tenting camping here. I felt safer if by myself because all the sites are open to one another like rally camping. I haven’t been back since the price went from $5 to $15.
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