Area 119 ha Established 1996 | Phone +1 318-249-2595 | |
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Governing body Louisiana Office of State Parks Management Louisiana Office of State Parks Similar Lake Claiborne State Park, Poverty Point Reservoir, D'Arbonne National Wildlife R, Caney Lakes Recreatio, Lake Bistineau State Park Profiles | ||
Camping at jimmie davis state park chatham louisiana
Jimmie Davis State Park is one of twenty-two state parks in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located near Chatham in Jackson Parish on the northern shore of Caney Creek Lake, a 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) reservoir.
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- Camping at jimmie davis state park chatham louisiana
- Walk in jimmie davis state park
- HistoryEdit
- ActivitiesEdit
- References
Walk in jimmie davis state park
HistoryEdit
Upon its inception in 1996, the facility was named Caney Creek Lake State Park. In 2003, it was renamed in honor of the former Governor Jimmie Davis, a native of nearby Quitman in Jackson Parish. Davis was a country-western singer and film star in the 1940s and 1950s who served as governor from 1944 to 1948 and from 1960 to 1964. Nearby cities include Jonesboro (15 miles), Ruston (28 miles), and West Monroe (30 miles).
ActivitiesEdit
Jimmie Davis State Park is set on a mixed pine-hardwood forested peninsula of Caney Creek Lake and provides water access with two boat launches and a fishing pier. Accommodations are provided with 17 deluxe cabins, 2 deluxe lodges for larger groups and 73 campsites. The cabins and premium campsites are located near the waterfront.
Many of the largest bass caught in Louisiana have come from Caney Lake Reservoir. As of 2010, the largest bass from Louisiana, which weigh 16 pounds, was caught at Caney Lake.
Cabins and lodges are equipped with satellite television, fireplace, cookware, and linens. Each has access to a boat dock with power connections for boats.
Cycling is popular in the area. There are several miles of country lanes and roads within and outside the park for easy exploring. The park is the home of abundant wildlife, including white-tailed deer, raccoon, opossum, squirrels, rabbits, and waterfowl.