Barksdale Air Force Base commands the skies with its B-52 Stratofortress bombers and 2nd Bomb Wing. Pull into Fam Camp, the sole RV park in our directory, for gated access to airpower history and roaring flyovers. Shreveport's riverfront casinos and Louisiana Boardwalk beckon five miles north across the Red River.
Barksdale AFB anchors Global Strike Command at the edge of Bossier City. B-52s thunder overhead during training runs from runways near Davis Avenue. The Global Power Museum displays vintage warbirds like the Memphis Belle replica steps from the flightline. Red River trails wind past cypress stands for quiet hikes. Shreveport hosts the Louisiana Peach Festival each June with live music on the river.
Fam Camp suits military families and retirees with 100 shaded sites near the base gym. Active duty campers zip through the gate to BX shopping and MWR events. Full-timers love the laundry room and weekend air shows. Launch day trips to Horseshoe Casino Bossier City or Sci-Port Discovery Center from this prime launchpad.
Barksdale AFB houses B-52 Stratofortress bombers and the 2nd Bomb Wing of Air Force Global Strike Command. The base launched World War II's Eighth Air Force and now trains crews for long-range strikes. Visit the Global Power Museum to tour B-52 cockpits and B-17 exhibits right on base.
Fam Camp on Barksdale AFB serves as the top RV park option. This military FamCamp offers full hookups, a pool, and easy base access for active duty and retirees. Sites cluster near the Red River, minutes from Shreveport's attractions.
Yes, Fam Camp welcomes pets on leashes under base rules. Keep dogs in fenced sites and pick up waste promptly. The pet-friendly setup pairs with nearby Red River trails for daily walks.