Lake Claiborne
Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Lake Claiborne real estate is a top twenty market in the state for lake homes and lake lots.
On average, there are around 20 lake homes for sale on Lake Claiborne, and very few lake lots and land parcels.
The lake is also known as Claiborne Lock and Dam and has 39 miles of shoreline.
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About Lake Claiborne
Convenient to Arizona, Louisiana
Lake Claiborne is located in the northern region of Louisiana in Claiborne Parish. It is 14 miles from Arizona, Louisiana, and just minutes from Louisiana Highway 146 and Highway 2.
The lake is known for its stunning scenery and covers 6,500 acres with 39 miles of shoreline. Lake Claiborne reaches maximum depths of 36 feet, and its average depth is 16 feet.
Lake Recreation
Popular activities on Lake Claiborne include camping, hiking, golfing, and fishing.
Lake Claiborne is famous for fishing and is especially well-known for a healthy largemouth and smallmouth bass population. Other fish that can be caught, depending on the season, are black crappie, channel catfish, and walleye.
Lake Claiborne State Park sits on the southern tip of the lake and offers recreational opportunities for all outdoorsmen levels. There are 87 campsites with water and electricity, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. There are even vacation cabins if you like the feel of modern amenities.
Head to Shreveport
If you want to spend a night in the city, you can drive just a few minutes west of the city of Shreveport.
Visit the R.W. Norton Art Gallery houses over 400 paintings with collections spanning more than four millennia. You can also enjoy the attached botanical gardens, which cover 40 acres of landscaped grounds.
Next, you can tour the Shreveport Aquarium near the Texas Street Bridge. It has 3,000 animals within its beautifully built underwater habitats.
The city also has excellent options for food, drinks, and entertainment.
Find Your Next Hobby
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Lake Claiborne is an excellent choice.
Lake Overview
- 39mi. of Shoreline
- 16ft. Avg. Depth
- 36ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
- Dam Name Claiborne Lock and Dam
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 6,500
- Schedule March-October
Information
- Counties: Claiborne Parish
- Fish: Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye
- Condos available (No)
- Interesting facts: Lake Claiborne used to be called Claiborne Lock and Dam.
- History: Danny Roy Moore brought up the idea of having a lake in Claiborne Parish. It was well received and was started on in 1967. It was finished by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1970. It was called Claiborne Lock and Dam.
- Landmarks: Lake Claiborne State Park
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