Lake D’Arbonne State Park

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

Project Planning

OVERVIEW:

Parish: Union; population: 22,539

Acreage: 603

Established: 1979

AMENITIES:

Overnight: 16 cabins, 2 lodges, 58 campsites, group camp

Features: boat launch, fishing piers, picnic area/pavilions, playground, swimming pool, disc golf, tennis courts, nature center/meeting room, nature trails

Tourism Region (Marketing): Sportsman’s Paradise

VISITATION:

FY 2017: 67,852

FY 2016: 81,195

Cabin Occupancy (16 cabins):

32.36% weekday

67.63% weekend

Campsite Nights Occupied: 5,277

Revenue/Expenditures:

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Whole park concession

• Lodging expansion

• Timeshare

• Rock climbing

• Zip line

• Restaurant

• Concession stand/park store

• Tournament-style marina

• Bait stand

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:

• LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses

OTHER:

• LWCF Protected Site