Sam Houston Jones State Park
107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
337-855-2665 or 888-677-7264 toll free
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free.
Email: samhouston@crt.state.la.us
Directions: From I-10 westbound at Lake
Charles, take LA 171 north toward Deridder. Turn west onto LA 378, then north
(right) onto Sam Houston Jones Parkway. From I-10 eastbound, take LA 378 east
then north (left) onto Sam Houston Jones Parkway.
Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and
days preceding holidays.
Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for
Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under
Reservable Facilities:
| Standard Cabins |
6 available, 2 are ADA compliant |
$70/night, sleeps up to 6 people with 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds |
| Standard Cabins |
6 available |
$70/night, sleeps up to 6 people with 1 double beds, 2 single beds
and 1 sofa sleeper |
| 42 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) |
$16/night |
| 20 Premium Campsites (water, electrical and sewerage hookup) |
$18/night |
| 19 Improved Tent-only Campsites (water and electrical hookup) |
$16/night |
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports (Available
through the National Park Service.
Visitors who hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport are entitled to
a 50% reduction on camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport
holders are allowed one site per passport). |
 Originally
named for the Texas folk hero who traveled extensively in the western reaches of
Louisiana, Sam Houston Jones was given its current name in honor of the state's
37th governor, who was instrumental in setting aside this tract of land for the
public to enjoy.
Because the caretakers of this 1,087-acre park have worked to keep the land
in its natural state, abundant wildlife inhabits the area. Tree-filled lagoons
and a mixed pine and hardwood forest combine to create a unique natural
environment. The park is located just north of the most productive birding
region of Louisiana. The bird watching is always excellent, but at certain times
of year, nearly 200 species of birds can be seen at or within 30 miles of the
site.
The numerous waterways in this area make water sports a natural highlight at
the park. Two boat launches are conveniently located on the West Fork of the
Calcasieu River, providing access to the Gulf of Mexico, only a few miles away.
But it's not necessary to fish to enjoy the water. Rental boats are available
those who simply wish to take in the serene beauty of the park's ponds.
The three hiking trails winding through this beautiful park make strolling or
serious hiking, pleasurable. Particularly interesting is the old stagecoach
road, which hikers may travel to explore the park and the banks of the various
tributaries to the Calcasieu River.
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