Sam Houston Jones State Park is named after a Texas folk hero, Sam Houston Jones. The 1,087-acre park has been preserved in its natural state, allowing you to take in some stunning undisturbed views of the hardwood forest, pine forest, and tree-filled lagoons which are found in the area. It’s an excellent place for ornithology aficionados to go bird watching as the park is home to over 200 species of birds. Another popular aspect of the park is that has over 70 acres of longleaf pines, the oldest living southern pine species. There are three hiking trails for you to enjoy hiking or biking on, alongside a number of water sports you can participate in.

Address: 107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611, Phone: 337-855-2665

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