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
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: 62,345
FY 2018: 61,028
FY 2017: 67,852
Cabin Occupancy (16 cabins): 8.81% weekday | 60.09% weekend
Campsite Nights Occupied: 4,105
In-state Visitation: 78% Out of State Visitation 22%
Revenue/Expenditures:
Revenue by Facility
Day Use - $20,289.25
Premium & Improved Campsites - $95,778.54
Tent Campsites -
Cabins - $245,407.84
Lodges - $70,358.19
Group Camps - $30,061.46
Pavilions - $2624.24
Meeting Rooms - $3,511.78
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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Zip line
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Restaurant
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Concession stand/park store
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Tournament-style marina
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Bait stand
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
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LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses
OTHER:
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LWCF Protected Site