Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:07 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sam Houston Jones State Park
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Fork Calcasieu River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.294668, -93.265611 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Sam Houston Jones State Park is a public boat launch providing access to West Fork Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana at coordinates 30.29467, -93.26561. Data published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LA LDWF).
Sam Houston Jones State Park is a public boat launch on West Fork Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp in Lake Charles • fishing access on West Fork Calcasieu River • Louisiana boat launch
Explore more boat launches across Louisiana
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sam Houston Jones State Park
Is Sam Houston Jones State Park free to use?
Yes, Sam Houston Jones State Park is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What water does Sam Houston Jones State Park access?
Sam Houston Jones State Park provides boat launch access to West Fork Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
How do I get to Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Sam Houston Jones State Park is located at coordinates 30.294668, -93.265611 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.