State Park · Louisiana, United States
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Sam Houston Jones State Park is a state park in Louisiana, United States, covering 1,087 acres (440 ha), established in 1944.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 1,087 acres (440 ha) |
| Established | 1944 |
| Coordinates | 30.3021° N, 93.2586° W |
| Managed by | Louisiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sam Houston Jones State Park
Sam Houston Jones State Park is a park near the city of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, in southwestern Louisiana (USA), located where the Houston River joins the Calcasieu River and Indian Bayou. It consists of 1,087 acres (440 ha) of woodlands, lakes and rivers. Prominent in the park are many bald cypress trees. Tree-filled lagoons and a mixed pine and hardwood forest combine to create a unique natural environment. The area hosts an abundance of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, bobcats, rabbits, alligators, otters, nutria rats, raccoons, foxes and diverse bird life. Ducks and geese are usually found swimming in the ponds.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Lake Charles |
Airports near this park
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- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · Houston, United States · 126.4 miles away
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) · Houston, United States · 129.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Sam Houston Jones State Park is in Louisiana, United States (30.3021° N, 93.2586° W).
When was Sam Houston Jones State Park established?
Sam Houston Jones State Park was established in 1944, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Sam Houston Jones State Park covers 1,087 acres (440 ha).
How do I get to Sam Houston Jones State Park?
The nearest town is Lake Charles, Louisiana. near the city of Lake Charles.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Louisiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Louisiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Houston_Jones_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).