Sam Houston Jones State Park
107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
1,087 acres · 4 miles of trails
Lake Charles' 1,087-acre Sam Houston Jones State Park at the Calcasieu River confluence permits leashed dogs on shaded trails. Water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support visits. Bring a picnic for river views.
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- Park
- Sam Houston Jones State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 30.3000, -93.2533
- Size
- 1,087 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,087 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
1,087-acre state park at confluence of Calcasieu River. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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