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Bayou Bodcau Reservoir · US Army Corps of Engineers
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About Tom Merrill Recreation Area
- 21 campsites
- $20–$50 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.1/5 from 182 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat
- Activities: Birding, Camping, Biking, Canoeing, Boating, Crawfishing, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Fish Viewing Site
Tom Merrill Recreation Area sits downstream of Bayou Bodcau Dam, along the Bodcau Creek. The small quiet campground provides all the facilities of a Class A campground, and is open year-round to visitors. Bodcau Creek provides fishing and boating opportunities, along with hiking/biking trails and other recreation. Bayou Bodcau is a large wildlife management area, and is very popular during hunting season for deer and other wild game. Downtown Bossier City and Shreveport are only a 30-45 minute drive away, and have many opportunities for other interests such as museums and restaurants. Bodcau i…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.