Lake Charles Louisiana offers many great options to get outside and enjoy the landscape with nature centers, preserves, parks, trails and walkways. Enjoy nature and hiking in Lake Charles at these parks:
Sam Houston Jones State Park
109 Sutherland Road
This park is a great place for camping and hiking. If you choose to camp, there is firewood everywhere to pick up for your campfire and the park offers free laundry machines for guests and playgrounds for the kids. There is a large disc golf space and cabins are available if you don’t want to do the tent option. There is a pier to walk over the swamps as well as little bridges here and there. The trails are well marked, where you can experience the swamp ecosystem without getting wet or muddy.
Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
2740 Ruth Street, 337-502-4358
Fun and free attraction that will immerse you in nature with hands-on displays that help you learn the best places to spot alligators and migrating birds. Make sure to enjoy nature and hiking in Lake Charles by checking out the nature trail to spot alligators and colorful birds. Smell the aromas of Cajun/Creole cooking and “play along” with a zydeco band. Closed on Sunday. Handicap accessible.
Prien Lake Park
3700 W. Prien Lake Road
This beautiful lake and park offer boating activities as well as fishing from dock and beaches. This is a nice place to take family photos and is dog friendly. Also, a beautiful place to take in a sunset in a quiet and peaceful area. The 3/4-mile trail around the lake is perfect for walking, jogging or running. Bring binoculars to watch the migratory birds. Plenty of parking.
Boardwalk Park Path
701 N. Lakeshore Drive
This 1.6 mile out and back trail provides an overall easy walk that will take about 30 minutes to complete. You are able to bike, run and walk along this path. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times. Path winds around Lake Charles.
Wetland Walkway
27 Louisiana
Wetland Walkway is a 1.4-mile loop that features a river and is easy overall. The trail is used primarily for hiking, walking and bird watching. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash. This trail is handicap accessible. Wading birds and alligators are plentiful so don’t forget a camera.
For more things to see and do in Lake Charles, visit our other blog post: Lake Charles Festival and Events
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