Lake Claiborne State Park

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Lake Claiborne State Park near Homer offers piney woods, rolling hills and the cool, clear waters of Lake Claiborne to inspire the outdoor enthusiast in all who visit. The wooded shoreline bordering the lake presents such an unspoiled natural setting that visitors are surprised to learn that the lake itself was created not long ago by damming Bayou D'Arbonne. 

The 87 campsites have made the site a favorite of RV'ers and tent campers for years. Ten vacation cabins, each offering accommodations for six to eight visitors, opened in January 2000 and provide even more overnight opportunities at this site just 30 minutes northwest of Ruston and I-20.

For fishermen, the lake is perfect environment for largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, striped bass, chain pickerel, bream and white perch. The lake, at full reservoir level, has a surface area of 6,400 acres. 

You have your choice of activities: swimming, fishing, birding, boating of all kinds, waterskiing, camping, hiking or just plain relaxing and enjoying unsurpassed natural beauty that is Lake Claiborne State Park. 

 From the moment you drive into this 620-acre recreational facility, the remarkable beauty of nature unfolds before you. The piney woods, the rolling hills, and the cool, clear waters of Lake Claiborne inspire the outdoor enthusiast in all of us. Campers are invited to hook up at one of the 87 campsites with water and electricity' picnic tables, and barbeque grills. Primitive group camping is also available, and a comfort station and laundry facilities will ensure that your stay is a pleasant one. Fishermen and water sportsmen may enjoy an excursion on one of the available rental boats, or they can launch their own vessels from the boat ramp. A boathouse with restrooms and a fishing pier completes the waterfront facilities. Primitive canoe campsites are also available for the adventurous. 

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. The woods of Lake Claiborne are also home to a wide variety of wildlife. A lovely nature trail 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.

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Homer Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park