Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp

The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with All-Terrain-Vehicles (ATV) and motorcycles. The Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails are located in Old Camp Claiborne. During its prime, Camp Claiborne was the third largest city in Louisiana where over 500,000 troops trained for World War II.

The trails are available for ATV, motorcycle, and horse use. Hiking and biking, including e-bikes, are also allowed on the trail; however, they are primarily used for motorized and equestrian riders. The Ahtus Melder Camp is used by equestrian riders utilizing the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails. NOTE: Trail status may change or close temporarily if heavy rainfall is received in the area. Call the OHV Hotline at 318-473-7069 for the most recent trail information and updates.

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.

Current Conditions

Trail status may change depending on the amount of rainfall in the area. You may call the OHV Hotline 24/7 at 318-473-7069 for the most recent updates. We do our best to keep information on the website and hotline current; however, there could be a delay in updating information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Typically, if a trail is open on Friday afternoon, it will remain open through that weekend. To confirm the status of a trail, please call the District office corresponding to the trail location. After hours, please call the OHV Hotline at 318-473-7069.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Overnight Camping Fee: $10/night; Trail Use Fee: $5/operator/day

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Address: 9912 Highway 28 West Boyce, LA 71409
Phone: 318-793-9427
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; closed all Federal holidays (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 31.098066

Longitude: -92.565374

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 (west) on LA Hwy 112 and travel 2.6 miles to FS Road 258. Turn right (north) and travel 1.5 miles to the Loran Trailhead and Campground.

From Forest Hill, take US Hwy 165 North for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) on LA Hwy 112 West and travel 2.6 miles. Turn right (north) on FS Road 258 and travel 1.5 miles to the Loran Trailhead and Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

While horses are allowed on the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trail system, most horseback riders stay nearby at Ahtus Melder Campground and not at Loran Campground.