State: Louisiana
Address 1: Located in the Old Camp Claiborne.
Address 2: Kisatchie National Forest
About: The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with ATV’s and motorcycles. The Claiborne Trails are located in the Old Camp Claiborne where over 500,000 troops trained for World War 2 and was the third largest city in Louisiana during those war years.
The trails are available for ATV, motorcycle, and horse use. Hiking and biking are also allowed on the trail; however, they are primarily used for motorized and equestrian rider. The Ahtus Melder Camp is used by equestrian riders utilizing the Claiborne Trails.
Camping at Loran Campground is very primitive with no water available. There are trash receptacles and vault restrooms available, along with posted regulations and instructions at the day-use parking area which is located right next to the campsites.
Fees: $7 (2011)
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Restrictions: Trail Use Fee: $5/operator
Directions: The Loran/Claiborne Camp is located off U.S. Highway 165. From Alexandria, take US Hwy 165 South through Woodworth for 14 miles to La Hwy 112. Turn right on La Hwy 112 and go approximately 3 miles to FS Road 258. Turn right and proceed 1.5 miles to the Loran Trailhead and Campground.
From Forest Hill LA Hwy 112, go north on Hwy 165 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) on LA Hwy 112 West and travel 2.6 miles and turn right (north) on Forest Road 258. Go 1.4 miles to the Loran Trailhead and Campground.