LAKE CHARLES, LA

Sam Houston Jones SP. EW. Restrooms/showers, free laundry, D. Lg sites. Fees: See LOUISIANA NOTE 2 below. Open all yr. WB on I-10 take x33, go 12 mi N on US-171 to Sam Houston Jones Pkwy (SR-378), then 3 mi W to SR-Spur-378, then NW to Sutherland Rd, then S following signs to SP entrance on R (Rd name changes to Gahagen Ln). EB on I-10 take x27, follow SR-378 N to park on L. 107 Sutherland Rd. 888-677-7264, 337-855-2665. Res number 877-226-7652. Lg rig OK. Wifi. Peter & Connie Bradish #42410 Jan 05. Last updated Oct 20.

Casino shuttle pkg lot, plenty of BD room. From I-10 WB, take x30A, at end of ramp immed & carefully cross both lanes of frontage rd, TR immed into lot. From there the lot circles back under I-10 all the way to Lawrence St. Most of the area is useable, watch for major potholes. From I-10 EB, take x29, bear L under I-10 onto frontage rd, go past Visitor Ctr & 1st sign for addl pkg. At 2nd sign for addl pkg turn into this lg lot which is just W of the lg abandoned pkg structure. No signs except disclaimers of responsibility for public use. Gets little use, except for fishermen. Great location, fairly quiet, near shore, short walk or bike ride S to Civic Center where Louisiana’s 2nd largest Mardi Gras celebrations are held. Mary Lane & Elaine Cannell #37449 viewed May 12. Last updated by Jack & Dottie Barry #65881 stayed Mar 18.

White Oak Park (Calcasieu Parish). 8 level, concrete, pullthru 50A EW sites, & tent sites no E. Tables, fire rings. Restrooms w/ showers.Trash cans, D. Reserve & pay online required, see Calcasieu Parish Parks NOTE below for fees/stay limit. Go N on Pujol Rd from I-10 x36, to River Rd. TR (E), go ~1 mi to entrance on L at Charles Breaux Rd. 5584 River Rd. Call to secure site: 337-721-3540. Nice park, easy access off I-10. Along Calcasieu Riv. Boat ramp, “No swimming” sign. Playground. PHOTO. Lila Jordan & Ann Blodgett #51768 May 13. Last updated by Rick & Ellen Yarker #87386 stayed Apr 19. Reval by Gail Kapusnick #113306 stayed Feb 22.

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