List of Mississippi state parks facts for kids

Welcome to the amazing world of Mississippi's State Parks! These special places are protected areas where you can explore nature, have fun outdoors, and learn about the state's history. As of 2014, Mississippi has 24 state parks and one natural area waiting for you to discover.

Awesome State Parks in Mississippi

Here's a list of the state parks you can visit in Mississippi. Each park offers unique activities and natural beauty!

Name	County	What's Nearby	Established	Water Feature	Image	Fun Things to Do
Buccaneer State Park	Hancock	Waveland	2005 (rebuilt)	Gulf of Mexico		Splash around at the waterpark or go camping!
Clark Creek Natural Area	Wilkinson	Woodville	1978	None		Explore over fifty beautiful waterfalls! This natural area covers 700 acres.
Clarkco State Park	Clarke	Quitman	1930s	Moore Mill Creek	Welcome to Clarkco State Park!	Enjoy boating, fishing, and camping. The park is 815 acres big.
Florewood State Park	Leflore	Greenwood	1973	Yalobusha River		This park is currently closed.
George P. Cossar State Park	Yalobusha	Oakland	Not available	Enid Lake	A view of George P. Cossar State Park.	Perfect for boating, fishing, and camping adventures.
Golden Memorial State Park	Leake	Walnut Grove	Not available	Golden Memorial Park Lake		Go fishing or set up camp for a fun outdoor stay.
Great River Road State Park	Bolivar	Rosedale	Not available	Perry Martin Lake		Climb the lookout tower for amazing views of the Mississippi River.
Holmes County State Park	Holmes	Durant	1930s	Odum Lake and English Lake		Swim, fish, and camp at this lovely park.
Hugh White State Park	Grenada	Grenada	Not available	Grenada Lake	Grenada Lake, a popular spot for water fun.	Enjoy boating, fishing, and camping by the lake.
John W. Kyle State Park	Panola	Sardis	Not available	Sardis Reservoir		Try boating, fishing, camping, or even play a round of golf!
J. P. Coleman State Park	Tishomingo	Iuka	Not available	Pickwick Lake		Go boating, camping, or cool off in the swimming pool.
Lake Lincoln State Park	Lincoln	Wesson	Not available	Lake Lincoln	A peaceful scene at Lake Lincoln State Park.	This park is great for boating, fishing, and camping.
Lake Lowndes State Park	Lowndes	Columbus	Not available	Lake Lowndes		You can go boating, fishing, camping, or ride horses on the trails. There's even a gym!
LeFleur's Bluff State Park	Hinds	Jackson	Not available	Pearl River, Mayes Lake	A canoe race at LeFleur's Bluff State Park.	Go hiking, boating, or fishing. There's also a golf course and a natural science museum. The park is 305 acres.
Legion State Park	Winston	Louisville	1930s	Legion Lake		Enjoy fishing and camping at this historic park.
Leroy Percy State Park	Washington	Hollandale	1930s	Gamble Lake and Brushy Lake		A unique park where you can watch alligators, go boating, fishing, and camping.
Natchez State Park	Adams	Natchez	Not available	Natchez Lake		Perfect for boating, fishing, camping, and horseback riding.
Paul B. Johnson State Park	Forrest	Hattiesburg	Not available	Geiger Lake	The entrance to Paul B. Johnson State Park.	Offers fun activities like boating, fishing, and camping.
Percy Quin State Park	Pike	McComb	1930s	Lake Tangipahoa		Go boating, fishing, or camping. There's also a convention center here.
Roosevelt State Park	Scott	Morton	1930s	Shadow Lake		Enjoy boating, fishing, and camping at this scenic park.
Shepard State Park	Jackson	Gautier	Not available	Singing River		Launch your small boat, go camping, or explore the trails. The park is 395 acres.
Tishomingo State Park	Tishomingo	Tishomingo	1930s	Haynes Lake, Bear Creek	A bridge in Tishomingo State Park.	Go canoeing, fishing, camping, or swim in the pool.
Tombigbee State Park	Lee	Tupelo	1930s	Lake Lee		A great spot for fishing and camping.
Trace State Park	Pontotoc	Pontotoc	Not available	Trace Lake	A view of Trace State Park.	Ride off-road vehicles, play golf, go boating, or camp out.
Wall Doxey State Park	Marshall	Holly Springs	1930s	Spring Lake	The beautiful Spring Lake at Wall Doxey State Park.	Enjoy fishing and camping by the lake.

Parks That Changed or Closed

Some places that used to be state parks are now managed differently or are no longer open to the public.

• Arkbutla State Park
• Casey Jones State Park
• Fort Maurepas State Park
• Grand Gulf Military Monument Park, Port Gibson
• Gulf Marine State Park
• Nanih Waiya State Park, transferred to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw in 2006.
• Sam Dale State Park
• Winterville Mounds, managed by the Department of Archives and History since 2000.

See also

• List of U.S. state parks
• List of U.S. national parks