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Take your pick: swimming, fishing, birding, boating of all kinds, waterskiing, camping, hiking or just plain relaxing and enjoying the unsurpassed natural beauty. It's all here . . . at Lake Claiborne State Park. For fishermen, the freshwater lake was lavishly stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, striped bass, chain pickerel, bream, and white perch. The lake itself, at full reservoir level, has a surface area of 6,400 acres.
Two-bedroom cabins are nestled among the pine trees, and many offer a view of the lake. The RV campground rests among the slopes of the north Louisiana foothills, offering shaded spots to get closer to nature. Whatever your preference for an overnight stay, you'll be sure to rest peacefully.
One of the most popular activities for visitors of all ages is swimming at the park's sandy beach. The beach is situated on an inlet of the lake and is protected from boats and waterskiers. So work up an appetite for that fresh fish supper by taking a brisk swim in Lake Claiborne's famous clear water. Ecologists and sportsmen alike hail the lake's excellent water quality, and you will too, once you've made the trip to Lake Claiborne. Once on-site, you will see the area come to life as a park naturalist will be available to present nature-based programs and give guided hikes.
Lake Claiborne SP offers the #1 and #2 ranked disc golf courses in the state. Both courses offer 2 sets of tee pads, the Blue tees are for the skilled players and the Red tees for the newer players or first timers at the park. Families are encouraged to check out discs at the fee station on their next visit. Both courses start and end at the entrance. Scorecards and maps are available to the fee station or in the below "Disc Golf" section.
The woods of Lake Claiborne are also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Lovely nature trails and a scenic overlook will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the area at your own pace. Or you may be interested in a variety of nature tours, offered on a regular basis.
From I-20 at Minden take Hwy 79 north, then head east on LA 518. Turn east onto LA 146; the park is less than mile down LA 146.
Would have given Five stars had someone responded to my email asking about dog policy, FYI $40 deposit, and the person upon checking in had a very ugly attitude. Call the office, no one answers, if you need something you need to go to the office.
Cabin was clean and provided almost everything needed except no paper towel and only two kitchen towels. They do not check on your during your stay, need more towels, guess you have to go to the office. Had sheets and blanket but no pillow cases???? Grounds were clean and well maintained. I stayed in Cabin 10.
My first impression...was wooow! Benches, Ramp for canoes or fishing, private spots on beach, trails--even one for kids, very spacious, very peaceful. Was clean, and where to play by the water
was never-ending! Will definitely be back, even with the hour plus drive!
Beautiful park with an awesome lake and tall majestic pines. The shower house in our campground (#1) had laundry facilities and a sweet screened in porch. The only downside was that the picnic table and fire rings for our spot were on the opposite end of the trailer from the door and awning.
Great place to visit if you are in the area. Well worth the price of admission for the day or weekend. Wildlife was abundant yet I was surprised by the lack of mosquitoes. Not sure if that is normal or I came at the right time of year. Early August. I will definitely stay here again if I’m in the area. Bringing a fishing pole and my mountain bike next time.
