Jimmie Davis State Park
Project Planning
OVERVIEW:
Parish: Jackson; population: 15,994
Acreage: 294
Established: 1991
AMENITIES:
Overnight: 17 cabins, 73 campsites, 2 lodges, group camp
Features: boat launches, fishing pier, picnic area/pavilions, beach, water playground, playground
Tourism Region (Marketing): Sportsman’s Paradise
Hours of Operation: Office: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri-Sat; Gates: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri-Sat
VISITATION:
FY 2019: 91,155
FY 2018: 140,158
FY 2017: 129,883
Cabin Occupancy (17 cabins): 28.46% weekday | 32.13% weekend
Campsite Nights Occupied: 5,880
In-state Visitation: 88% Out of State Visitation: 24%
Revenue/Expenditures:
Revenue by Facility
Day Use - $49,614.00
Premium & Improved Campsites - $120,373.96
Tent Campsites -
Cabins - $209,987.43
Lodges - $40,270.79
Group Camps - $82,056.10
Pavilions - $2,574.14
Meeting Rooms -
OTHER Revenue sources:
Keltec LLC-Coin Operated Washers/Dryers - Annual Lease: $4500
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
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Whole park concession
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Lodging expansion
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Timeshare
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Rock climbing
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Zip lines
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Bait stand
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Restaurant
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Concession stand/park store
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
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Limited acreage for development
OTHER:
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Located on Caney Lake, offers fishing, boating, hiking and cycling trails
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Named after former state Governor Jimmie Davis (1944-48, 1960-64)