About Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with ATV's and motorcycles. The Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails are located in the Old Camp Claiborne. During it's prime, it was the third largest city in Louisiana where over 500,000 troops trained for WW2. 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 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…
- Managed by: USFS - Kisatchie National Forest
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Forest Hill, LA · 31.09788, -92.56872
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Feb–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR E047M | ATV road | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| FR E047P | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Claiborne North | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 31.5 mi |
| Claiborne Woodworth | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 20.2 mi |
| Claiborne Boy Scout Trail | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 30.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 13.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Ahtus Melder Camp 1.1 mi
- Indian Creek Recreation Area 6 mi
- Evangeline Unit 9.7 mi
- Kincaid Lake Swim Area CLOSED, Camping CLOSED 12.2 mi
- Lost Bayou Scout Camp 22.6 mi
- Campsite #5 · 8 mi E of Turkey Creek 24.7 mi