Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park

Project Planning

OVERVIEW:

Parish: Lincoln; population: 47,617

Acreage: 617

Established: 1967

AMENITIES:

Overnight: 10 Cabins, 89 campsites, back country camping

Features: boat launch, beach, fishing pier, picnic area/pavilions, disc golf, playground, nature trail

Tourism Region (Marketing): Sportsman’s Paradise

VISITATION:

FY 2017: 65,993

FY 2016: 68,164

Cabin Occupancy (10 cabins):

24.65% weekday

75.31% weekend

Campsite Nights Occupied: 7,860

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Whole park concession

• Lodging expansion

• Timeshare

• Rock climbing

• Bait stand

• Restaurant

• Concession stand/park store

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:

• LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses

• Ageing infrastructure

OTHER:

• LWCF Protected Site

• Clear lake, excellent fishing