State: Louisiana
Address 1: 1209 State Park Road
City: Chatham
Zip: 71226
Phone: 318-249-2595
Open all Year: Yes
Electric Water: 73
Camp URL: http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ijimmiedavis.aspx
Full Hook: Yes
About: Located on a peninsula on Caney Lake, Jimmie Davis State Park offers two boat launches and a fishing pier that cater to the sportsmen looking for a prime freshwater fishing spot. Waterskiing is another way to enjoy the clear waters of the lake, which was created by damming Caney Creek in 1986. Don’t forget to look back at the lakeshore to appreciate the beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest surrounding the lake and the birds and animals that make the forest their home.
To ensure that there’s never a dull moment, the park also has a playground for the kids after a day on the lake. Cyclists will enjoy the park as a starting point for biking treks through the hills of North Louisiana, and nature lovers are invited to discover the beauty of the wooded land and lakefront. Bring your binoculars to get a closer look at the wide variety of birds that live in or pass through the area.
Opened in the fall of 1996, Jimmie Davis State Park was originally named Caney Creek Lake State Park. The 2003 Louisiana State Legislature approved renaming the park in honor of two-term Governor Jimmie H. Davis, who served from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964.
9 Premium Campsites (all prime, waterfront locations, with water and electrical hookup) $18/night
64 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) $16/night
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free.