Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area

Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area entrance fee

Free entry

About Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area

A 183-acre lake in 1,180 acres northeast of Newton, on ground Jasper County residents campaigned for decades to protect. Renamed in 1966 for the conservationist who pushed hardest for it, it is set up for fishing, paddling and camping.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

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Camping options

• Class B/E (electric, no showers)
• Youth group camping

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns

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Nearby state parks

• Red Hills State Park
• Fox Ridge State Park
• Lincoln Trail State Park
• Fairbanks Landing Fish & Wildlife Area
• Hidden Springs State Forest
• Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area