Sam Houston Jones State Park
Three rivers meet inside this park near Lake Charles, and the resulting sloughs and cypress backwaters are reliable gator habitat along the park's trails and boat launches. Warmer months bring the most activity. Trails run close to the water in places, so keep moving and keep back rather than stopping right at the bank. Paddlers should give any gator on the water a wide, unhurried berth.
Know before you go
| Fee | Check operator site |
|---|---|
| Parking | Lot at the park entrance near Lake Charles |
| Water | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Access | Trails along the Calcasieu and Houston Rivers |
| Surface | — |
| Hours | — |
| Operator | Louisiana State Parks |
| Website | lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/sam-houston-jones-state-park |
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Nearby in Louisiana
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
- Free
- Parking
34.7 km away
Hand-curated by Gator Atlas from public park and refuge operator information, not pulled from a database.
Last verified: July 21, 2026. See our methodology for how we check listings.