State Parks and Campgrounds---
State Tourist Travel Information
listings are in alphabetical order
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Offshore islands with sparkling white sand beaches, historic forts and related historic structures, nature trails and adjacent open waters describe the nation's largest national seashore. Mainland features include salt marshes and bayous in Mississippi and a Naval Live Oak Reservation and military forts in Florida. National seashore, biking, boating, camping, educational programs, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, swimming, wildlife viewing. Special Topics: Civil War, early explorers, endangered species, maritime history, wildflowers.
Gulf Breeze, MS
850-934-2621
J.P. Coleman State Park
Perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, J.P. Coleman State Park offers the finest in all types of water sports. Visitors experience unmatched sailing, swimming, skiing, and fishing for Smallmouth bass in the sparkling waters of Pickwick Lake, and enjoy camping and exploring in the untamed wilderness along the banks of the Tennessee River.
Luka, MS 38852
662-423-6515
Leroy Percy State Park
The oldest of Mississippi's state parks, Leroy Percy is characterized by artesian springs, cypress trees, and ancient oaks dripping with Spanish moss. Leroy Percy is the only state park featuring a wildlife preserve. The seasonal pursuit of deer, squirrel, turkey, duck, and dove beckons to hunters in search of an unspoiled hunting area away from the crowd. Leroy Percy is also known for it alligator population-- visitors can safety observe the scale reptiles from two observation towers over their hot artesian water home.
Hollandale, MS 38748
662-827-5436