Jimmie Davis State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 73 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com(318) 249-2595
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Please observe the Park Rules and Regulations.The Park has a Quiet Time between 9 PM - 6 AM that’s Strictly Enforced. Speed limit is 15 MPH throughout the Park
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Jimmie Davis State Park is a park in Jackson Parish, about 21 miles south of Ruston.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 73 campsites across 2 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors Louisiana
- Phone
- (833) 609-0686 (customer support)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Cabin Deluxe: NOT PET FRIENDLY!!
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite Premium 5 accessible site(s) | Partial Shade | Shady | No Shade | 72 | — | |
| Group Camp Type 3 1 accessible site(s) | - | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite Premium: Partial Shade | Shady | No Shade
Group Camp Type 3: -
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Deluxe: 17 units
- Lodge: 2 units
Cabin Deluxe: - | NOT PET FRIENDLY!!
Lodge: -
Things to do
HikingHorseback ridingPicnickingFishingSwimmingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Splash pad
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Ruston — about 21 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.2521, -92.5189
- Phone
- (318) 249-2595
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Louisiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Go Outdoors Louisiana (official reservation system) facility list; coordinates from CRT/OCD 'Louisiana Office of State Parks' ArcGIS layer (Nov 2021)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology