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  3. Sam Houston Jones State Park

Camping at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles

State park · Lake Charles · 114 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

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.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • River or water access
  • Fishing
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

5 available sites

5 open of 114 sites
Site CG001
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site CG002
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site CG003
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site CG004
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site CB008
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$350 for 2 nights
$175/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Go Outdoors

Check dates on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 115 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
CG001
campsite primitive
✓✓$18
CG002
campsite primitive
✓✓$18
CG003
campsite primitive
✓✓$18
CG004
campsite primitive
✓✓$18
CB008
cabin deluxe
✓✓$175
BP001
campsite backpack
PP$9
BP002
campsite backpack
PP$9
BP003
campsite backpack
PP$9
BP004
campsite backpack
PP$9
BP005
campsite backpack
P
From $36 for 2 nights
$18/night · Before taxes & fees
5 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Louisiana State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Louisiana State Parks ↗

5 openSites from $18/night
Book on Louisiana State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Fireplace
  • Fishing Pier
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Microwave
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

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Sam Houston Jones State Park: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Booking
Listing Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com
Getting there
Listing Lake Charles, LA (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
P
$9
CG001
primitive group camping
PP$9
CI040
campsite improved
PP$28
CI044
campsite improved
PP$28
CI045
campsite improved
PP$28
CI046
campsite improved
PP$28
CI048
campsite improved
PP$28
CI050
campsite improved
PP$28
CI052
campsite improved
PP$28
CI053
campsite improved
PP$28
CI054
campsite improved
PP$28
CI055
campsite improved
PP$28
CI056
campsite improved
PP$28
CI057
campsite improved
PP$28
CI058
campsite improved
PP$28
CI059
campsite improved
PP$28
CI060
campsite improved
PP$28
CI061
campsite improved
PP$28
CI062
campsite improved
PP$28
CI012
campsite improved
PP$28
CI014
campsite improved
PP$28
CI016
campsite improved
PP$28
CI017
campsite improved
PP$28
CI018
campsite improved
PP$28
CI019
campsite improved
PP$28
CI020
campsite improved
PP$28
CI021
campsite improved
PP$28
CI022
campsite improved
PP$28
CI023
campsite improved
PP$28
CI025
campsite improved
PP$28
CI027
campsite improved
PP$28

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Twelve Oaks RV Park

5.4 mi from Sam Houston Jones State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Lake Charles

6.8 mi from Sam Houston Jones State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights83 sites open for every night

Lake Charles RV Resort

18.7 mi from Sam Houston Jones State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 34 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Family Friendly Triple Slideout Camper Rental
2022 Family Friendly Triple Slideout Camper Rental

Travel trailer · 39 ft · sleeps 7 · 122 mi from campground

$110/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2023 Entegra Coach Odyssey 31F **SLEEPS 10** **UNLIMITED MILES**
2023 Entegra Coach Odyssey 31F **SLEEPS 10** **UNLIMITED MILES**

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 122 mi from campground

$293/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Foxy the SunSeeker
Foxy the SunSeeker

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 135 mi from campground

$259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Louisiana State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202618%0%0%
Dec 202629%0%0%
Jan 202730%0%0%
Feb 202731%0%0%
Mar 202730%0%0%
Apr 202733%0%0%
May 202733%0%0%
Compare site types

114 individual reservable campsites from Louisiana State Parks, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Campsite premium

54 sites · $33/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite improved

38 sites · $28/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin deluxe

12 sites · $175/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite backpack

5 sites · $9/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite primitive

4 sites · $18/night

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodge

1 site · $250/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Primitive group camping (group)

1 site · $9/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15