State Park
Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Monroe, LA
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Pricing
Check official pricing0.0
0 Reviews
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Monroe, LA
About
This recreation area is part of Bayou Bodcau Reservoir. Tom Merrill Recreation Area has 20 campsites, all of which have electric hookups. Some campsites are closer to the forest, while some are more open within the park. All sites are within walking distance of the water. Amenities at this recreation area include flush toilets, showers, playground, outdoor exercise equipment, dump station, a game cleaning station, disc golf course, and bike trail. The outlet channel, where Bodcau Reservoir drains into the Bodcau Creek, is an excellent place for fishing.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Trail
Sugar Cane Trail
Louisiana
6.4 mi1,017 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Arthur Teague Trail
Louisiana
9.1 mi646 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Trail
Louisiana
10.3 mi945 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Lake Bistineau
Louisiana
6.4 mi663 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Blacktop and Lake Trail Loop
Louisiana
3.2 mi292 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Yellow Trail
Louisiana
3.1 mi233 ftgain
Easy
Nearby Campgrounds
Spot an error in our data on Tom Merrill Recreation Area?