Sam Houston Jones State Park RV & Campground Guide
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When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the first line to his epic poem "Evangeline," he pictured Nova Scotia's wilds. "This is the forest primeval" rings across the centuries as a call to preserve the vision European colonists found in the Americas. Though the location is different and the forest's trees are of another species, this line describes Sam Houston Jones State Park quite well. Located at the Houston and Calcasieu rivers' confluence as they drift into the Indian Bayou, the park is an excellent example of what the original explorers discovered here. Abundant wildlife flourishes in the 1,087-acre park, with up to 200 species of birds visiting yearly. Visitors flock to the park from nearby Lake Charles, LA, and citizens as far as Lafayette claim it as their own.
Spring 53-85 F
Summer 72-92 F
Fall 50-88 F
Winter 42-65 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Sam Houston Jones State Park
Moving a family during a vacation from one spot to another is easy in an RV. You have the same amenities you have at home—beds, range, shower, microwaves, and everything else you need for a comfortable stay. To experience the comfort of camping in an RV, visit this Lake Charles, LA, site to find one to rent near the park.
Sam Houston Jones State Park Campground
Sam Houston Jones State Park Campground offers 62 spacious RV campsites with picnic tables. The park provides a dump station so that guests can clean their waste tanks. Restrooms with flush toilets are provided for all visitors' convenience, and bathhouses with hot showers make life more comfortable even during the heat of the summer. The campgrounds are placed beside the famous lagoon with its tall cypress trees, wildlife, and fishing opportunities.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50 amps
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: No
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Fee: $20 to $33 per night
Whispering Meadow RV Park
Whispering Meadow RV Park, only four miles northwest of Sam Houston Jones State Park, offers 89 RV campsites. Of those sites, 47 are pull-thru with concrete pads, 17 are back-ins with concrete pads, and 25 are back-ins with crushed stone pads. The park supplies a dump station so that visitors can clean their waste tanks at arrival and when leaving. At a central location in the 10-acre park, a large building houses the restrooms and hot showers. Two laundry facilities sit at each end of the RV camping area. Guests receive a free 48-channel cable TV feed.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Fee: $42 to $49 per night
Hidden Ponds RV Park
Hidden Ponds RV Park sits 12 miles west of Sam Houston Jones State Park. The park features 159 RV campsites, 104 of which are pull-thru sites with concrete pads capable of handling rigs up to 65 feet in length. The remainder is a mix of concrete and graveled back-in sites that can handle rigs up to 40 feet in length. Each site comes with a picnic table and a fire ring. Warm showers and restrooms with flush toilets are available. A laundry facility with a wash and fold option operates on the park grounds. There are seven acres of well-stocked fishing ponds and trails that wander throughout the park. A dump station is available for visitors who need to empty their waste tanks. Each campsite at Hidden Ponds has access to cable TV.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 15/20/30/50
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Fee: $21 to $40 per night
What to Do at
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Inside Sam Houston Jones State Park
Many guests come to Sam Houston Jones State Park seeking a return to nature. While strolling the park grounds, tree-filled lagoons draw the eye, and mixed hardwood and pines soar overhead. Beyond the Calcasieu River's lagoons lie waterways where a rowboat, canoe, or kayak adventure awaits all who seek it. Five trails of various lengths meander through this beautiful park, making hiking and strolling a pleasurable experience. One of the boat launches, used for small craft specifically, can be used by visitors to explore the upper reaches of narrow streams where larger vessels cannot float. The launch for larger boats brought by guests can be used to venture south into the Gulf of Mexico. Birdwatching and wildlife awareness are among the favorite activities of young visitors who see nature in full blossom for the first time.
How to Get to
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Lake Charles, a city of some size, is only 10 miles away. To get to Sam Houston Jones State Park from Lake Charles, take Interstate 10 West for two miles to exit 27. Turn right to merge onto Louisiana Highway 378 North. Follow LA-378 N for five miles. Turn left onto Sam Houston Jones Parkway, and travel for one mile. Turn left onto Sutherland Road for less than a half-mile; then, turn right onto Sam Houston Jones State Park Road. The park entrance is one-half mile ahead.
Lafayette, LA, is over 80 miles east of the park. To approach Sam Houston State Park from Lafayette, take I-10 W for 70 miles into Lake Charles, and then, follow the instructions above.
Entering Sam Houston Jones State Park
Sam Houston Jones State Park is a day-use area that is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sam Houston Jones State Park Entry fee (per person) : $3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam Houston Jones State Park
The spring and fall are the best times of the year to visit Sam Houston Jones State Park. You'll see the brilliant colors of the leaves in the fall and a variety of wildlife in the spring.
While rabbits, raccoons, and otters are common at Sam Houston Jones State Park, you could also see an alligator or two. About 200 bird species can be spotted during migrations in the spring and fall.
There are about 30 sites designed for RVs at Sam Houston Jones State Park. The sites are easy to pull through and include water and electric hookups for added convenience.
The temperature in the summer can be close to 100 F on some days, with high humidity. Although there are cold days in the winter, the average temperature is about 50 F, and there is little to no snow.
Some of the cabins have handicapped-accessible features. There are rails along some of the trails as well as flat surfaces that make it easier to use wheelchairs and mobility devices.