Sam Houston Jones State Park
Project Planning
OVERVIEW:
Parish: Calcasieu; population: 197,204
Acreage: 1,047
Established: 1944
AMENITIES:
Overnight: 12 cabins, 62 campsites, 1 lodge
Features: boat launches, disc golf, picnic area/pavilions, playground, nature trails, biking trail, lagoon
Tourism Region (Marketing): Cajun Country
VISITATION:
FY 2017: 96,373
FY 2016: 113,205
Cabin Occupancy (8 cabins):
19.22% weekday
80.75% weekend occupancy
Campsite Nights Occupied: 12,006
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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Restaurant
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Concession stand/park store
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
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LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses
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Shoreline erosion
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Wetlands mitigation/periodic flooding
OTHER:
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LWCF Protected Site
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Wildlife habitats, tree-filled lagoons, nature trails
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Longleaf Pine Habitat