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Tom Merrill Recreation Area

Cotton Valley town, Louisiana · Coordinates 32.70439, -93.51385

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Bayou Bodcau Reservoir sceneryThis licensed destination photograph provides geographic context; it is not presented as a photo of this exact campground.Photo source
Individual sites importedNot yet
ReservationAccepted
Maximum RV lengthNot verified
ElectricSome sites
WaterReported
PetsSome sites allow

About this campground

Tom Merrill Recreation Area is listed in Bayou Bodcau Reservoir. Details can change; use the responsible agency source before traveling.

Data interpretation: campground-level amenity flags mean the amenity is reported somewhere in the campground—not at every site. “Not verified” is intentionally different from “No.”

Source and freshness

Sources: Campsite Atlas plus authenticated Recreation.gov RIDB enrichment, moderated camper reports and verified park submissions where shown
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Price and extra fees

Official source · Campsite Atlas · verified Oct 19, 2026Report / correct
Fee statusPrice unknown

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Booking and arrival

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ReservationsAccepted

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Check-in / check-outNot verified
Late arrivalNot verified
Self check-inNot verified

Late-arrival policy has not been verified. Call ahead before arriving after office hours.

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RV compatibility

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Maximum RV length reportedNot verified
Pull-through / back-in sitesNot documented
Big-rig friendly (40 ft+ with pull-through or 45 ft+ driveway)Not verified

No individual campsite constraints imported — compatibility cannot be checked site by site.

Real campsite photos

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Site-level camper photos0

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Amenities

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ElectricSome sites
WaterReported
SewerNot verified
CampfiresSome sites
Shaded sitesNot verified
Sites21

Campground-level flags mean the amenity is reported somewhere in the campground, not at every site.

Quietness

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Quietness indicatorInsufficient reports (0 of 3 needed)
  • 0 moderated noise reports; at least 3 are needed before an indicator is shown.
Quiet hoursNot verified
GeneratorsNot verified
Sites in a designated quiet areaNone documented

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Cell signal & internet

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Remote-work readinessUnknown
Campground Wi-FiNot verified

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Pet rules

Official source · Campsite Atlas · verified Oct 19, 2026Report / correct
DogsReported at some sites
CatsNot verified
Pet feeNot verified
Breed / size limitsNot verified
Leash ruleNot verified
Dog walk / off-leash areaNot verified · Not verified

Accessibility

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Campsites flagged accessibleNone documented
  • Step-free site access: information unavailable
  • Accessible restroom: information unavailable
  • Accessible shower: information unavailable
  • Firm, stable pathways: information unavailable
  • Short distance to facilities: information unavailable
  • Accessible parking: information unavailable
  • Accessible picnic table: information unavailable
  • Accessible trail: information unavailable

Facility-level features and individual-site accessibility are listed separately; one accessible amenity never makes the whole campground accessible.

Road access

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Road surfaceNot verified
DifficultyNot verified
High clearance / 4WDNot verified · Not verified
Seasonal accessNot verified
Camping permissionVerify current rules with the agency

Road access never implies camping permission; motor-vehicle maps and directions are not legal authorisation.

Weather and restrictions

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Closure statusNot verified — check the managing agency

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Recent camper reports

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Noise & quiet

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