Review the Lake Resource Guide for additional lodging. Lake Claiborne is situated in Claiborne Parish in northern Louisiana, north of I near Homer and not far from the Arkansas state line. The closest major town and airport are located in El Dorado, Arkansas. Another major airport is located in Monroe, Louisiana, which is 69 miles from Homer. Fun times at Lake Claiborne. Lake Claiborne Lake Claiborne is a 6,acre reservoir located just five miles from Homer, Louisiana.
High 55 Avg. High 59 Avg. High 67 Avg. High 75 Avg. High 82 Avg. Gates were closed, though, on Jan 7 because the lake level was lower than planned. Other information on Drawdowns: - Drawdowns are used to promote aquatic habitats and fish populations, but an untimely or excessive one can interfere with the same.
LDWF reported that such action might harm largemouth bass and possibly crappie reproduction. Of Wildlife and Fisheries requirements, 3 that such drawdowns be initiated during the week after Labor Day and ended before January 15, 4 that in the event of an interval drawdown conducted for urgent reasons, such as aquatic life stress or widespread property damage after a major storm, the every eight year schedule should be resumed eight years after that urgent drawdown, 5 that any commission request for an urgent drawdown have the consent of six of the seven commissioners, and 6 that scheduled drawdowns begin in the fall of the year , which is eight years after the last full drawdown in , assuming agreement of Dept.
Of Wildlife and Fisheries with respect to the impact on aquatic life, and of the Department of Transportation and Development with respect to the condition and operability of the gates for a drawdown at the time. Note : Discussion at the June, , meeting included the following observations: 1 based upon one Lake Claiborne drawdown experience, with every drawdown there is risk, however small, of operation failure with devastating sequelae; 2 from DWF's James Seales the effect of Lake Claiborne drawdowns on the fish population has been difficult to determine, possibly, in part, because drawdowns have been relatively frequent; 3 from WLF's James Seales a drawdown of 5 or 6 feet generally would not be expected to seriously compromise aquatic life but that a 7 foot drawdown would begin to expose important lake bottom.
As of , Dept. August, 4 Bertrand, Alvin L. Project Dir. Louisiana State Univ. Agricultural Experiment Station. Northeast Louisiana Univ. Findings of that study and other from sources are presented here. Dropping the lake level allows new vegetation on the exposed lake bed, taking up nutrients locked in the sediment.
Reflooding releases nutrients from decaying vegetation. Infrequent but extreme drawdowns are usually recommended authors suggest annual or biannual , because more frequent drawdowns can decrease forage for certain species and leave a fluctuating zone unsuitable to all species. Seasonal timing is most important. Low and fluctuating water levels in spring and summer compromise near-shore spawners shiners, white crappies -- perch , vegetation spawners, and young-of-year, e.
Additional late cancellation fee may apply to cancellation less than 15 days prior to the scheduled arrival date, depending on your reservation. If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, this reservation will adhere to the following: No change can be made to this reservation until the deposit is paid and 18 days from the date the reservation was made has elapsed. One night deposit is due 10 days after the reservation was made or it will be cancelled.
Visitors that normally travel to the park via US northbound and La. Visitors traveling with motorhomes may want to take Exit 67 for La. Sign In or Sign Up. JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Campground Maps. However, it seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. To view Campground Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again. This group includes: local law enforcement, sheriff's deputies, state police, fire fighters, EMTs and Wildlife and Fisheries agents.
Back to Search Result. Current Category: Camping. See also: Day Passes. See More Photos. Ten vacation cabins and primitive group camping are also available, and a comfort station and laundry facilities will ensure that your stay is a pleasant Read More Details. Park Contact Information. Status: Open year round. Alerts and Important Information.
If reservations are made 9 or less months in advance: For all campsites, cabins, lodging, group site reservations: Customers can pay balance due through: Call Center Online At the park upon check in For Park Specific Questions contact the park at Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at CAMP-N-LA.
For reservations made 10 months or more in advance, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day use fee per facility. Rules Reservations are accepted only from persons 21 years of age or older.
All persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by adults when using reserved facilities. P ark naturalist Chuck Jones provides a number of programs on Saturdays—from archaeology programs to guided nature hikes. These programs not only give campers something to do, but provide an opportunity for visitors to voice complaints or make suggestions for improving the park. There will also be a puppet show, fishing derby, and even a trip into the lives of frontiersmen who frequented the area in the late s and Claiborne Academy Seniorsearly s.
S tatewide, Louisiana has thirty-one facilities which include seventeen state parks and a number of historic sites and preservation areas. T oday, in spite of the thousands who visit the park, over half of the residents of Claiborne Parish have never utilized the facility.
The park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities on and near the 6,acre Lake Claiborne. That is how the Louisiana State Parks website www. This is another article of several that focus on local recreational choices. I should not be allowed around combustible materials like trees and matches.
My past camping experiences included bugs, snakes, wet, too hot, too cold, etc. So I am not a-tingle with excitement when the editor tells me to go to Lake Claiborne State Park and write about the cabins, camp sites, and other attractions.
As Lonnie shows me around the park, I can see myself relaxing on the deck of a cabin enjoying the cool shade and the tranquil view through the trees around the lake.
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