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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Sam Houston Jones State Park's unique sign at the entrance to the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Early morning fog settles in the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
A deer makes its way around the park in the early morning hours.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Day use areas in the park include platforms and bridges through the swamp that give visitors a chance to try to spot wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Picnic tables set along the edge of the park with views of the river below.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The plank walkway from Camping Area 1 to the amphitheater.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The amphitheater for campers is perched directly over a swamp wetlands.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The boat launch area inside Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The trailhead for the Cypress Tupelo Trail hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Trees arch over the Riverwalk Trail hike, the park's most scenic hiking trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
An armadillo walks near the park's Stagecoach Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Trailhead for the Stagecoach and Longleaf Pine trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Along the Calcasieu West Fork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Cypress knees grow dramatically in the center of the day use area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Swamp trees along the Riverwalk Trail hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
A great blue heron along the Riverwalk Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
Camping Area 2.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
There are several rental cabin options.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2018
The park is home to the 18-hole Bob Rodgers Memorial Disc Golf Course.