About Tom Merrill Recreation Area
This recreation area is part of Bayou Bodcau Reservoir
FacilityFacilityRecreation.gov
Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Princeton, Louisiana · Bossier County · Facility
This recreation area is part of Bayou Bodcau Reservoir
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32.70114, -93.51014
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Weather at Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
96°/74°
💧 3%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:58 PM
Fri
Heavy Drizzle
90°/73°
💧 20%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:57 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
85°/71°
💧 31%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:55 PM
Sun
Overcast
86°/69°
💧 27%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:54 PM
Mon
Overcast
86°/68°
💧 3%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:53 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Heading to Tom Merrill Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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