OK Everyone, it's time
for the North Louisiana Geocachers 6th annual spring event. This
year's event is being held at the Jimmie Davis State Park, near
Chatham, LA. Everyone is invited to attend on April 21, 2012 at the
coordinates provided for Pavilion 1.
The fun will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be food and
drinks provided, as well as door prizes. If you want to bring
anything, desserts are always a welcome sight.
We will try to continue our informal experiment of
gps accuracy, with a "closest to the pin" contest. Make sure to
bring your handheld, smartphone, etc...to see if you can be one of
the 3 winners.
If you plan to campout, many of us are staying around
the campsites of 14-20, where we will continue the fun after the
event ends on Saturday....as well as the previous Friday evening
too.
There are many geocaches placed inside the park and
surrounding areas. We plan to place more in anticipation of the
event.
Jimmie Davis State Park
1209 State Park Road, Chatham, LA 71226
318-249-2595 or 888-677-2263 toll free
For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll
free.
Email: jimmiedavis@crt.la.gov
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Directions: From Jonesboro, take LA 4 east 12.8
miles to Lakeshore Drive, which leads to State Road 1209,
approximately 20 minutes away. GPS Coordinates: N 32
17.524; W 92 30.733.
Hours of Operation: Gates are open 6 a.m. to 9
p.m., Sunday through Thursday. April-September, entrance station is
open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; October-March, entrance station is open 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday
and days preceding holidays.
Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for Seniors
(62 and older) and children age 3 and under
Complete
listing of available facilities and activities
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Located on Caney Lake, Jimmie Davis State Park offers two boat
launches and a fishing pier that cater to the sportsmen looking for
a prime freshwater fishing spot. Waterskiing is another way to
enjoy the clear waters of the lake, which was created by damming
Caney Creek in 1986. Don't forget to look back at the lakeshore to
appreciate the beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest surrounding
the lake and the birds and animals that make the forest their
home.
To ensure that there's never a dull moment, the park also has a
playground for the kids after a day on the lake. Cyclists will
enjoy the park as a starting point for biking treks through the
hills of North Louisiana, and nature lovers are invited to discover
the beauty of the wooded land and lakefront. Bring your binoculars
to get a closer look at the wide variety of birds that live in or
pass through the area.
After a day of fishing and exploring the park, stay the night in
a cabin...or bring the extended family
and sleep over in a lodge. For large groups, a group camp --
including two dormitories and a dining hall -- is available, with
its own playground and fishing pier. RV
campers have several scenic sites to choose from, for a closer
visit with nature.
Opened in the fall of 1996, Jimmie Davis State Park was
originally named Caney Creek Lake State Park. The 2003 Louisiana
State Legislature approved renaming the park in honor of two-term
Governor Jimmie H. Davis, who served from 1944 to 1948 and again
from 1960 to 1964.
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Facilities |
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Cabins/Lodges/Group Camp: Basic
cookware, cooking utensils, dinnerware, silverware, towels and
linens are provided. Bring your own food and personal supplies;
group camp visitors will also need to bring their own dishes,
silverware, towels and linens.
| Deluxe Cabins |
17 available, 1 is ADA compliant |
$120/night, Oct-Mar; $150/night on Fridays & Saturdays,
Apr-Sept, sleeps up to 8 people with 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds and 1
queen sofa sleeper |
| Deluxe Lodge |
2 available |
$160/night, Oct-Mar; $180/night on Fridays & Saturdays,
Apr-Sept; sleeps up to 14 people with 2 double beds, 4 bunk beds
and 1 queen sofa sleeper |
| Group Camp |
$500/night |
Includes dining hall/kitchen and 4 dormitory, sleeping up to
120 people |
Camping:
| 9 Premium Campsites (all prime locations, with water and
electrical hookup) |
$18/night, Oct-Mar; $26/night, Apr-Sept |
| 64 Improved Campsites (water and electrical hookup) |
$16/night, Oct-Mar; $20/night, Apr-Sept |
America the Beautiful Senior and Access
Passes (formerly Golden Age & Golden Access Passports)
(Available through the National Park Service. Click here for
more information)
Holders of the Passes, whose state of residence also honors the
America the Beautiful pass, are entitled to a 50% reduction on
camping fees at Louisiana State Parks. (Passport holders are
allowed one site per passport). |