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South Abutment East

Bayou Bodcau Reservoir — Tom Merrill Recreation Area · Benton, LA

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  • Address:Benton, LA
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 22, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Within ~30 miles

Trails near South Abutment East

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Bodcau Trail

Bodcau Trail

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TrailDifficulty: Moderate
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John Haygood Nature Trail

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Sugar Cane Trail

Sugar Cane Trail

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Lost Man Loop

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1.0 mi79 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Beech Bottom Loop

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2.1 mi56 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Stoner Trail

Stoner Trail

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2.4 mi276 ftgain
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