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There are several options when it comes to staying overnight. The park offers 62 RV campsites, primitive campsite area, 6 cabins, 1 cottage, and a group camp facility. The campground is wooded and follows the edge of Haynes Lake. Cabins are located in a wooded area on rocky bluffs above Bear Creek.
Reservations are encouraged.
Two miles south of Tishomingo off Mississippi Highway 25; at milepost 304 on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
The park is beautiful and we loved our hike. We went in April and didn’t realize the bathrooms near the bridge wouldn’t be open. When we went back to the entrance we let them know their garbage cans were overflowing and blowing garbage around. We also didn’t think about ticks because of coming from the north where ticks weren’t out yet. Ended up finding one embedded in my hip so make sure to check.
A really nice state park tucked into the southwestern most part of the Appalachian mountains. Sites are spacious with water and electric hookups. The park roads offer a nice short 9 mile bike loop too. Located just a couple miles off the Natchez trace parkway. We had 1-2 bar 5g service with t mobile here.
My only nit is: it would be great to have recycling here. Downright crazy having to throw aluminum cans in the trash.
Semi disappointing. The park was run down and in desperate need of maintenance. There is a small fee for entrance which I understand and respect. But makes me wonder what the fee is for. Clearly it's not for upkeep. We didn't get to hike for the weather wasn't cooperating but we did look around.
Awesome park. Trails are pretty well-blazed, nice and wide. We even saw staff leaf-blowing the trail by the front office. There is quite a lot to see with trails running next to the creek or through Rocky bluff areas. The only complaint I have is that the office wasn't open and it would have been nice to browse a bit.
Absolutely beautiful park! There is SO much to do here! Plenty of amenities. Camping, cabins, pavilions, hiking trails, rock climbing- you name it! So much history as well! Like the nearly 100 year old suspension bridge. Definitely a must do in Mississippi!