4.2623 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Calcasieu Ranger District, 9912 Highway 28 West Boyce, LA 71409
Horse riders who want trail access to the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trail will get the most from this place. Fall temps in the 50-75°F range make October and November the clear sweet spot. Come midweek and you'll likely have a quiet stretch of pines to yourself at no cost.
No water, no restrooms, no shade structures. If you're not self-contained with every gallon you need, this isn't workable. Weekend noise is a documented pattern, and the handful of level paved spots fill fast, leaving bigger rigs parking off-pavement on uneven ground.
Reference information about Ahtus Melder Camp sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is set up very openly, leaving the campers to use their imagination on how best to camp. Melder Camp is very primitive, no water is available, no restroom facilities, please bring your trash out with you and enjoy your stay.</p>
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Fall brings the best conditions, with temperatures typically 50–75°F, low humidity, and fewer insects. Trails dry out after summer storms, and the light through pines plus late-season grasses make for good photography. Spring offers comfortable 70s with cool 50-degree mornings for early rides. Summer hits 95°F with 76-degree nights and high humidity. Winter dips into the low 20s with occasional light snow (around 10% chance). Crowds peak on summer weekends but stay moderate in fall.
Described as best season: 50–75°F, low humidity, fewer insects and excellent conditions.
The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is a primitive camping area located in Kisatchie National Forest. It provides no water, no restroom facilities, and no picnic tables. Campers are advised to bring their own trash out with them. The open layout allows campers to choose their own camping spot under the large pines. Horse and pack animals are allowed on-site.
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