BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana State Parks has completed renovations to 73 campsites at Jimmie Davis State Park, adding full water, electricity, and sewer hookups to enhance the camping experience for visitors. The project was announced by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser as part of an ongoing statewide effort to modernize state park facilities.
The upgrades at Jimmie Davis State Park are among several recent campground improvement projects across Louisiana, including 22 sites at Cypremort Point State Park, 106 sites at Fontainebleau State Park, 96 sites at Palmetto Island State Park, and 30 sites at Tickfaw State Park.
“Our state parks are some of Louisiana’s greatest treasures, and we want every visitor to have the best possible experience when they stay with us,” Nungesser said in a statement. “By upgrading campsites with full sewer hookups — one of the most requested amenities from our guests — we’re continuing to modernize our parks and make them more comfortable and convenient for families.”
Chicot State Park will be the next site to receive improvements, which include adding sewer hookups, upgrading electrical service at the North Landing campground, building a new accessible playground, and overlaying park roads.
Located near Ruston in Chatham, Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a peninsula extending into Caney Lake. The park features two boat launches, a fishing pier, and a sandy beach with a water playground. Overnight accommodations include 17 deluxe cabins, two lodges, and a 73-site campground. For larger groups, a group camp with four dormitories, a dining hall, and a private playground and fishing pier is also available.
For reservations or more information, visit LaStateParks.com or call 318-249-2595.