Barksdale AFB FamCamp

Accessing base plenty easy, didn’t need to stop and wait for SF to move poles. We are 36’ with toad and could wiggle through barriers without issue. The Famcamp office gave instructions to find our site but guess didn’t listen close enough, sites 43 and up are in the second entrance passed the main famcamp entrance. This is newer part of the fampcamp with lots of grassy space between sites and concrete pads. Access road is gravel with some potholes but easy enough to navigate. Very nicely done addition. Wi-fi was strong even one of the sites at end of famcamp. Plenty of empty sites available the night we stayed. The famcamp is better than 10 miles from the main gate and on the opposite side of the flight line from the main base. We liked the new addition and would stay again.

This was our first time staying here. we decided to stay at the famcamp mostly because of the security. 100 percent id check. the famcamp was great for us it was not crowded and the showers and bathrooms are close to any site. the bathrooms could have been cleaned more. our site was level so we did not need levelers. the sites are spacious and plenty of room between sites. we used the east gate mostly which comes out at haughton was only about 5 minutes from the famcamp. the office people were great and very helpful. washers and dryers were available at $1.25 each. we will definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone.

Nice size lots (43'rig) with level pads 30/50A-WS, facilities are nearby, lots of shade so solar won't help you much here. However, this park is located in the "box field" approach landing pattern so you'll experience some daytime (at least while we were present) B52 low-level flyovers. Overall, this park rates 4/5 in our book. Another close-to base RV Park we'd recommend is the Diamond Jacks RV park which is only 2.5-3 miles from the West Gate. Their rates range from $26-$34 depending on discount/day of week.

We just arr'ed for a 2 wk stay. So this is just a quick, emergency info entry for someone reading up on Barksdale before coming here soon. It's full !Packed !Overflowing. If you're inbound & reading this- pls call first. No they don't take reservations but they're great with current info & advise. They've been this full for several weeks according to the staff. There are no real RV sites empty; and there are MH's & RV's in every possible overflow spot that can reach electricity. My retiree neighbor says most of the "campers" are civilian contractors working on the new FEMA trailer/mobilehome "city", being constructed next door to the Famcamp. Pls don't get me started on civilians using the FamCamp. That's for the community blog section. Paul & Teresa were super helpful getting me squeezed into a makeshift spot that still got us w/e. I see some trailers that have been here for yrs. I really love this FamCamp & the staff but it's turning slowly into a "trailer park" in my opinion.

We had hoped to spend two nights here so we'd have a day of rest before getting on the road again. We are heading home to Nevada from visiting family in Pensacola. We are a bit disappointed in this FAMCAMP. Too many homesteaders with all their "stuff" piled up outside their rigs. When we called this morning to see if there was a possibility of an open site the phone rang 12 times each of the 3 times we called. About noon we got a call back. They must have a way to tell who called as there was no way to leave a message. We were told there were plenty of sites so we came on in. When we got here we saw why there were sites available - they were all the "backwards" ones. We were told to drive around and pick our site and then come back and pay and let them know which site we chose. Utilities are on the wrong side of the RV in half the sites. Yes, some have driven in forwards so it works for them, and then driven the tow vehicle across the grass. No problem hooking up water and power but our sewer hose wasn't long enough to cross under the 5th wheel to reach the sewer. So, we are only staying one night. There is a dump station, but it seems as if it would be an issue to use - you have to park in the middle of the road to use it and no one could get by you if they needed to get out while you were dumping. Love the greenbelt area between the sites and all the trees are nice, but weird parking and the feeling of not belonging. Won't come back.

It's back to Barksdale AFB. Didn't see any current reviews so here's a brief update. Exit 23 off I-20 is still the preferred entrance gate. I-20 construction has not reached it yet. Lots of SP's on base patrolling for speeders. The long winding road around the back of base to the RV park has construction, so be aware. The new main gate construction is complete & the gate is open but it's NOT for trucks or RV's. The RV park has lots of open spaces now. It is the quietest we've seen it in 3 winters. Most of the FEMA trailers turned tempo family qtrs are empty and it appears that most of the "trashy" full-timer, RV spaces have been vacated or cleaned up. Welcomed news for us since we really love Barksdale. RV park facilities and base facilities are unchg'ed.

The campground has two separate sections. The directional signage for both campgrounds is minimal and could definitely be improved. The two campgrounds are very close together. The newer section is all long pull throughs without any trees. Some will prefer the older section with mature trees but shorter back-in sites. Entering the Commercial gate was not easy. Again signage is minimal. If no one is standing outside, it appears to be a closed up blocked off road. We ended up having to unhook our toad and back up in order to pass over the open inspection trench in the ground. Security personnel were uncomfortable with the different wheel width span of our motorhome and our toad. We would definitely stay here again now that we know how to get in and where to go after the gate. A good base map would be a great handout. The base map we were given was illegible. The campground personnel were friendly and efficient. Verizon service was very good.

We stay here every year on our way to New Mexico. If you want a site you need to plan to get here EARLY in the day! No reservations made here! The office staff has always been courteous when I have called in making sure they still have spaces open. These are some of the oddest sites. Some of the sites have hookups on the opposite side from where one needs them. So, make sure you have plenty of water hose & electric to reach. Pretty much everything is on the other side of the base. There is a convenience store on past the famcamp but only the smallest of rigs - class b would get in there with any ease. I love the sounds of freedom that comes across the sky here at Barksdale.

Nice quiet place to stay. It's a Air Force Base with B-52s so some noise during flying hours. Cement sites with calichie roads. Nice clean bath house. Quick stop just down the road. We'll stay here again.

There are two part to this park. The office is in the older part of the park. It looks like many long term campers. Fear not the new part of the park is about a block away. It has level cement pads full hooks ups and easy satellite views (no trees). Cell service (Verizon) was poor but usable. The bathhouse was a gem. Clean and well maintained. Just like we have become accustomed to at every AFB. We were there in the fall and there were many spaces available.

Kind of the back of beyond for the post, for Shreveport, on the eastern side. Pretty straight forward getting there IF you come in the commercial gate. Right off I20, then a few turns and miles and you're there. Nice shaded older first come first served area and a newer reservablerea no shade. Concrete pads, picnic table, good utilties, spacious sites. Gravel roads starting some potholes, Functional, clean bathhouse/laundry. OK wifi and Verizon.

Stayed two nights en route to CO. Pulling a 27’ Airstream. 50 amps and pull thrus available. We stayed on the old side of the FamCamp with a lot of shade and adequate space between sites.Very quiet and pretty with minimal bugs amazingly enough. A lot of full timers in this section. The restroom and showers were dirty so BYOB - bring your own bleach. All dogs were leashed! They did not ask us for shot records for our dog.

I was traveling east on Hwy 20 and just followed the signs to Barksdale which got us off on exit 23. The commercial gate is not even a mile from the exit. Just wanted to add a comment. There is a comment by 2chiefsrus on May 4, 2021 about the inspection trench that I wish I would have read before I went through the commercial gate. I too have a coach with a toad and there is an obvious difference in the wheel width of the two. Security was helpful enough to line up the coach but didn't really notice or care about the toad. After checking my ID, I started to pull forwarded and immediately left like there was some resistance in moving forward. Turns out, because of the wheel width difference between the coach and the toad, the toad was a bit too far left and the drivers side tires were rubbing against the inspection trench guide rails. Don't know if it would have done a lot of damage if I kept driving nor do I want to think what would have happened if I would have pulled the car over the guide rails and the toad fell into the trench. Anyway, As soon as I felt the resistance, I stopped and went out and looked, noticed the problem right a way and simply had by DW pull the coach forward while I walked next to the toad and steered it over the inspection trench. Easy enough correction if you are aware of it. So if you have a toad, I don't think it's needed to unhook, just make sure to toad is aligned up as well as the coach.