Lake Claiborne State Park, State park in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
This 643-acre state park stretches along the shores of Lake Claiborne, a 6,400-acre reservoir created by damming Bayou D'Arbonne, providing extensive opportunities for water-based recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming activities.
Established on May 12, 1974, the park was designed by architect Hugh G. Parker Jr. from Bastrop as part of local tourism development efforts to leverage the scenic qualities of Lake Claiborne and surrounding natural landscapes.
The park reflects Louisiana's commitment to environmental preservation and outdoor recreation, welcoming approximately 55,000 visitors annually who engage in activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife observation throughout the year.
Managed by the Louisiana Office of State Parks, the facility operates daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and until 10:00 PM on weekends, offering ten cabins and ninety-one campsites with various amenity levels.
The park features a Nature Center providing interpretive programs about local flora and fauna, along with a large swimming beach and a boardwalk extending into Lake Claiborne for enhanced wildlife viewing opportunities.
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