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Roosevelt State Park is located off Interstate 20 at Exit 77 on Highway 13 in Morton, Mississippi. Go North approximately 1 mile; the park is on the left. From US 80, take Highway 13 South approximately 2 miles, the park is on the right.
Absolutely loved my stay here. I had to dodge the toads and fireflies but they were so cute. It's not fancy but it is a piece of the wild and that more than makes up for not having a bathroom like the Taj Mahal. They were clean and that's what counts. Our site was gorgeous and more level than others we have been too.
Another state park gem! We had planned to be at a state park in Jackson but it was closed due to flooding so we wound up changing plans and loved every minute of our short time here. The pool and water slide were the main attractions for my kids but we enjoyed our time on the campground too. The biggest surprise was how few people were there as it is quiet and very well maintained. The bathhouse was clean and the park rangers were all very friendly and helpful as well.
Let’s talk PROS; it’s shady and that’s it. CONS, we spent two nights during the Car and Truck Show. Check in was disappointing - I was handed a card for my window but apparently the young lady was too occupied to fill in the site number or our departure date. Map or Park guidelines you ask - nope none were available. Let’s talk site - actual pad was concrete but the approach was asphalt. Both had experience serious erosion to the point stepping off either you risked twisting an ankle. Road throughout the Park was seriously eroded. Our Fire Ring was missing - a fellow camper nearby said one of the recent guest had stolen it. The site grill had been removed and the charcoal dumped on the ground. The picnic table was disgusting and where the fire ring would have been, there was a pile and I mean a pile for cig butts. Trash littered the site. Stopped by the bath house and while management told us they were inspected twice daily for cleanliness I seriously doubt during our stay there were ever cleaned. The entire Park was disgusting so we went to the registration office and said we were leaving early and wanted a refund. Lady said no refund. I then spotted the advertisement for the Car and Truck Show and it listed free access to the Water Slide with a purchased ticket. Right beside this notice was a sign saying WATER SLIDE Closed for the SUMMER. I asked the lady if they gave refunds for the tickets as they included the Water Slide and it was closed. No response - she just glared. Let’s talk about the management of the dam repair. They took out over a 100 trees, many 60 years old. Then used dirt and sod to reinforce the back side of the damn. I would have guessed the trees were doing a better job. Then the engineers couldn’t get the water valve open to drain water. Once they did, they let out over 6’ of water and then when they went to close the valve, it’s stuck. So, water is draining from the lake faster than it’s flowing in. It will be YEARS before the water level returns to normal level and it’ll never happen while the valve is open. There is a host family, but we NEVER saw them clean sites, bathhouse, etc. In fact, we never saw a Park Ranger. To add to this disgusting Park, as we’re walking our best pal the morning we left, this older gentleman steps out of his camper and begins to relieve himself next to the road. I’m sure he got some on his leg when I yelled at him that there were women and kids in the Park. Don’t waste your time. There are better Parks in Mississippi. This one has potential, but it’s seriously being mismanaged and neglected.
What a great place to stop! Took my 10- and 12-year-old nephews while passing through, and they had a blast on the water side. The adults appreciated not only the pool and slide, but the adequately staffed and immaculately clean facility, plus the beautiful view over the lake.
We loved our one night stay at the park. The lake was wonderful and made for a post card sunset. We love to walk in the morning and the park has some nice trails. There were moments when we felt a bit lost in the woods but we made it out alive. Don’t tell anyone about this park it’s too nice to share.
