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Louisiana / Bossier Parish

Tom Merrill Recreation Area

Open — Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov; no on-site check-in booth. Reservations available up to 6 months in advance.

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11:31 AM — March 16th, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For Sunday, southwest winds ahead of a strong cold front early in the day before turning northwesterly in the late afternoon and evening. Wind speeds between 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected. For Monday, breezy northwest winds between 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

About

Tom Merrill Recreation Area sits downstream of Bayou Bodcau Dam along Bodcau Creek in northwest Louisiana. This small, quiet Corps of Engineers campground offers Class A facilities year-round and is managed as a reservation-only facility with no on-site fee booth. All reservations must be made through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance or upon arrival. The campground provides access to Bodcau Creek for fishing and boating, with conditions varying seasonally from slow-moving water in summer to swift flows during winter rains. A hiking and mountain biking trail system of approximately 7 miles begins in the recreation area and loops through the surrounding landscape. The nearby Bayou Bodcau project encompasses 33,500 acres of public land featuring moss-laden cypress swamps, bottomland forests, and upland pine areas. The wildlife management area is extremely popular during hunting season for deer and other game, and is home to alligators, beaver, bald eagles, and some of the largest champion trees in Louisiana. Ivan Lake, a 500-acre lake within the project, offers additional fishing and boating opportunities. Bayou Bodcau is a dry reservoir that only fills during periods of high rainfall. The remote location ensures minimal traffic and noise, while downtown Bossier City and Shreveport are 30-45 minutes away for museums, restaurants, minor league hockey, and Barksdale Air Force Base.

Directions

From Interstate 20, take exit 33 and head north on State Route 157. Drive 9 miles and turn right on Bodcau Dam Road. Drive 3 miles and the campground will be on the left.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $20 - $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length 50ft
Max Trailer Length 50ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (318) 949-1804

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

View on Recreation.gov

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Shaded Class A Campsite #1
Shaded Class A Campsite #18. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #1
This free game cleaning station is located off in the woods behind the campground. Please clean up after use.
Shaded Class A Campsite #4. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #11. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
New gravel leading up to RV pads. 2020
Shaded Class A Campsite #3. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #12. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #5. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #16. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #8. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
The new Disc Golf Course extends from Tom Merrill to SAE winding through the woods for excellent shots.
Beginning of summer season at Tom Merrill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #2. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Bathrooms and Shower House. Flushing toilets, running water sinks, and drinking fountain amenities located within the comfort station.
Great place for fishing within walking distance of the campground. Steps are located on both sides of the outlet channel leading down to the bayou.
Shaded Class A Campsite #19. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #9. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Outlet channel located within walking distance of campground. Patrons are able to put in kayaks and fish from campgrounds.
Shaded Class A Campsite #13. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
New partitions installed and freshly pained shower house 2020.
Shaded Class A Campsite #6. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #10. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #7. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
New partitions installed and freshly pained shower house 2020.
Approximately a mile North of the campground off Bodcau road. The LDWF operates a free rifle range on the area. The range is 200 yards long and has covered rests for shooting. The range can accommodate rifles, handguns, shot guns and archery. It is supervised by an approved Range Officer and is open to the public on regularly scheduled days. Targets, sand bags and ear plugs are provided. 168 Ben Durden Rd, Haughton, LA 71037
Shaded Class A Campsite #17. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #14. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #20. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #1. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Shaded Class A Campsite #15. RV pad, water, and 20/30/50 AMP electric hook-ups as well as basic campsite amenities including a picnic table, lantern post, fire ring, trash can and grill.
Trail head for North and South bike trails located at entrance of Tom Merrill.
This picnic shelter is available in the Tom Merrill Recreation Area. Pavilion fee is $50 a day and shelter reservations may be made by calling (318) 949-1804, or by reserving on recreation.gov. Pavilion can hold a maximum capacity of 75 people. Located within walking distance of the comfort stations and the outlet channel.

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