Closed
— Currently closed due to wildfire activity in the area. Woodworth Loop and North Loop trails are also closed. Call the OHV hotline at 318-473-7069 for current status updates.
About
Loran Camp serves as the primary staging area for motorized recreation on the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails within Kisatchie National Forest. Located in what was once Camp Claiborne, the third largest city in Louisiana during World War II where over 500,000 troops trained, the area offers a unique blend of history and outdoor recreation. The campground is designed specifically for ATV and motorcycle riders, with direct trail access from the campsites.
This is a very primitive camping facility with no potable water available. Campsites include basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern holders. Vault toilets and trash receptacles are provided at the day-use parking area adjacent to the campsites. The Claiborne trail system welcomes ATVs, motorcycles, horses, hikers, and mountain bikers including e-bikes, though it is primarily used by motorized and equestrian riders.
The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment may be made on-site by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app and the Scan and Pay feature. Trail conditions are weather-dependent and may close temporarily after heavy rainfall. An OHV hotline at 318-473-7069 provides 24/7 trail status updates.
Directions
From Alexandria, take US Hwy 165 South through Woodworth for 14 miles to LA Hwy 112. Turn right and travel 2.6 miles to FS Road 258. Turn right 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 on LA Hwy 112 West for 2.6 miles, then right on FS Road 258 for 1.5 miles.
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