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
Hours of Operation: Office: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri-Sat; Gates: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri-Sat
VISITATION:
FY 2019: 53,610
FY 2018: 56,592
FY 2017: 65,993
Cabin Occupancy (10 cabins): 20.34% weekday | 72.25% weekend
Campsite Nights Occupied: 6,902
In-state Visitation: 78% Out of State Visitation 22%
Revenue/Expenditures:
Revenue by Facility
Day Use - $37,265.00
Premium & Improved Campsites - $159,591.63
Tent Campsites - $1,940.51
Cabins - $195,344.64
Lodges - 0
Group Camps - 0
Pavilions - $877.08
Meeting Rooms - $7,656.81
OTHER Revenue sources:
Keltec LLC-Coin Operated Washers/Dryers - Annual Lease: $4500
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
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Whole park concession
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Lodging expansion
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Timeshare
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Rock climbing
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Bait stand
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Restaurant
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Concession stand/park store
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
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LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses
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Ageing infrastructure
OTHER:
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LWCF Protected Site
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Clear lake, excellent fishing