About Black Lake

Short Trip to Shreveport and Splash Kingdom Waterpark

Black Lake is located north west of Louisiana in Natchitoches Parish.

Louisiana Highway 9 runs directly across Black Lake allowing easy access for travelers.

The body of water is just a hour and 30 minutes from Shreveport that is home to many activities.

Covers More Than 7,000-Acres

Black Lake has 51 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 18 feet and an average of 8 feet. The west side of the lake is known as Black Lake, while the east side is known as Clear Lake.

The waterbody is a reservoir and home to a dam that reaches an average depth of 8 feet.

The lake is wide in some areas and tight in others where there are growth of cypress trees.

Fun Destinations

Fishing is a popular sport at Black Lake, species such as largemouth bass, spotted bass, freshwater drum, channel catfish and crappie can be found in the waters.

Jet Skiing and water-sports are limited to a small area of open water in the most central part of the lake, Clear Lake.

Sea & Sirloin can be found on the shoreline of the lake, where family and friends can enjoy seafood and steaks.

Other activities nearby are Kisatchie National Forest, the only national forest in Louisiana covering 604,000-acres. Cycling, bird watching, horseback riding and hunting can all be enjoyed at the national forest.

Shreveport offers many activities including Splash Kingdom Waterpark that features a wave pool and lagoon for hot summer days.

The Gardens of the American Rose include 20,000 varieties of roses and is the largest park dedicated to rose in the US.

Spring Street Historical Museum that is only a hour away offers Shreveport's history with diverse exhibits and artifacts in a building that was built in the 1800s.

Come to Black Lake to enjoy lake life in serenity, all while being away from major cities and activities.

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