Lake Bruin State Park
Lake Bruin State Park

Opportunities in Lake Bruin State Park

201 State Park Road
St. Joseph, LA 71366
United States

Hours of Operation

Office: 
Sunday through Thursday

  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday

  • 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Gates: 
Sunday through Thursday

  • 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday

  • 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

OVERVIEW:

Parish: Tensas; population: 4,830

Acreage: 56

Established: 1956

VISITATION:

FY 2019: 23,226

FY 2018: 30,106

FY 2017: 29,912

Campsite Nights Occupied: 3,141

In-state Visitation: 87%    Out of State Visitation: 24%


POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

  • Whole park concession
  • Lodging expansion
  • Timeshare
  • Rock climbing
  • Zip lines
  • Restaurant
  • Concession stand/park store
  • Aquatic adventure barge

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:

  • Limited acreage for development
  • Corps of Engineers restrictions
  • LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses

OTHER:

  • LWCF Protected Site
  • Over 3,000 acres of water surface offers superb water sport activity
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Map of Louisiana with Lake Bruin State Park Identified
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Aerial map image of Lake Bruin State Park

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