State Parks in Central Mississippi

An entry fee is charged at most state parks.  Office hours are
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, year-round.  

As a rule, day use visitors may use parks between 5 a.m. and
10 p.m., but these hours vary at some parks, and visitors may want
to call ahead.  Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Facilities for the physically challenged are available.  Contact
individual parks for additional information.

Special events are scheduled at most parks throughout the
year.

RULES AND REGULATIONS are available at park offices.
Visitors should familiarize themselves with all park rules.

PETS are permitted ONLY in the day-use and campground
areas . They must be on a leash (maximum length six feet).
Owners with dangerous or disturbing pets (especially barking
dogs) may be asked to leave the park.  Pets ARE NOT permitted in
or around the cabins.

ANNUAL PASSES may be purchased only by Mississippi residents 
and are accepted at all Mississippi state parks during the calendar 
year of purchase.  Passes are provided for overnight park guests.

ALL PRICES AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT 
NOTICE AND DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE MISSISSIPPI
SALES TAX.

CAMPING/RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION

DEVELOPED CAMPING: Reservations are accepted year-round 
for a limited number of campsites.  All other sites are available on 
a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable, non-transferable 
deposit pays for the first day and is required.

From Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day weekend, reservations
may be made at all parks for organized camping groups consisting 
of 10 or more units. Contact individual parks for reservation
information.

Check in time is 4 p.m.; check-out time is 2 p.m.. Camping
reservations may be released if guests have not arrived by 2 p.m.
the day following the reservation date, unless prior arrangements 
have been made with the park office.               

No camping is allowed in the cabin areas.

CAMPING DISCOUNTS are available for persons 62 years or
older whose age is confirmed by driver s license or other identification.

Discount also applies to families whose head of household is
permanently disabled.

CAMPER STORAGE: Some parks have an area designated
for camper storage outside the campgrounds.  The charge is $1 per
night.  Owners of these units should have adequate insurance as the
OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION ASSUMES NO 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR THEFT.

TENT CAMPING is available in designated areas.  No utility
connection furnished. Comfort stations are located nearby, and a
fee is charged per tent, per night.  Some parks offer special rates
to groups such as scouts, but the rates are per person, per night.

GROUP CAMPING facilities are available at many parks and
can accommodate 35 to 200 persons.  Sleeping accommodations
are in separate dormitory facilities or small group cabins.

Campers furnish bed linens and bath articles. Meals are
served, cafeteria style, in the dining hall.  Contact individual parks
for minimum requirements for number of group campers and
meals.  Fees are charged per person, per meal and lodging, per
night.

CABIN RESERVATIONS/INFORMATION

CABIN STYLES

All cabins are classified by architectural styles.
Classifications are Deluxe (D),  Standard (S) or Rustic (R).  All
are heated and air-conditioned.

DELUXE CABINS are the newest and most modern.  STANDARD 
CABINS were constructed in the 1950’s and 1960’s and generally 
are of brick or wood construction.  RUSTIC CABINS were
originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in
the 1930’s and are built of stone or rough hewn wood.

CABIN reservations are strongly recommended.  Minimum
length of stay is three nights during the summer season, Memorial
Day to Labor Day.  One-night usage is permitted, pending availability 
of cabins.  Maximum length of stay is two weeks, and weekly
extensions are at the park manager’s discretion.  Minimum length
of stay is two nights during other times of the year. Cabin reservations 
are accepted at any time up to one year in advance.

Within 10 days of the request for a reservation, a deposit
must be received at the park.  Deposits are non-refundable and
non-transferable.  Check-in nine is 3 p.m. and check-out is 11
a.m. Arrangements may be made for late arrivals if guests are
arriving after 5 p.m. Cabin reservations may be released if guests
have not arrived by 11 a.m. the morning following the reservation
date, unless prior arrangements have been made with the park
office.

Each cabin is furnished with bed and bath linens, soap and
basic kitchen equipment (cooking utensils, dishes and flatware).
Detailed information can be obtained from individual parks or the
Central Assistance Office 1.800.467.2757 or 601.364.2140.

FOOD SERVICE

Complete food service is available for banquets, luncheons,
receptions and other functions at the following state parks: George
Payne Cossar, Great River Road,  Holmes County, Hugh White, J.P.
Coleman,  John Kyle, Leroy Percy, Paul B. Johnson.  Percy Quin,
Roosevelt, Tishomingo, Tombigbee and Wall Doxey.  Other state
parks have limited food-service capabilities.  Contact the individual
parks for detailed information.

THE OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S POLICY IS
TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE IN ALL FACILITIES AND FOR
ALL ACTIVITIES.  WE SOLICIT COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
FROM PARK GUESTS.

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is the state
agency responsible for the operation, maintenance and development 
of Mississippi’s state parks.