Tishomingo State Park, a Mississippi State Park

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Tishomingo State Park

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Tishomingo State Park Lake Dam
Thomas State Wildlife Refuge

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	Tishomingo State Park P.O. Box 880 Tishomingo, Mississippi 38873 Phone: 662-438-6914 Reservations: 800-467-2757
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Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Tishomingo State Park is steeped in history and scenic beauty. Archaeological excavations confirm the presence of Paleo Indians in the area now encompassed by the park as early as 7000 B.C.; the park takes its name from the leader of the Chickasaw nation, Chief Tishomingo. The famous Natchez Trace Parkway, the premier highway of the early 1800s and a modern scenic parkway, runs directly through the park. Today's visitors to Tishomingo State Park discover the same timeless natural beauty that enchanted the Indians centuries ago. Tishomingo offers a unique landscape of massive rock formations and fern-filled crevices found nowhere else in Mississippi. Massive boulders blanketed in moss dot the hillsides, and colorful wildflowers border trails once walked by Native Americans.

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One of our favorite places

For almost twenty years my wife and I, along with our children (when they were younger) have made trips to stay in one of the cabins at Tishomingo State Park. We love it--from the quiet beauty of the woods to the hiking trails to the canoeing, we love everything about Tishomingo. It is one of the most restful, serene places I have ever been.

Written by Dr. Ron M. Buck 29-Apr-2008

our favorite park

Tishomingo is a 6 hour drive for us but the beauty of the park makes it all worth the drive. Every chance we get,we pack up and head north for relaxation.The rustic cabins and the beauty of the gently rolling hills are unequaled any where else in MS. I would love to spend every weekend at tishomingo.

Written by Mickey and Pat 4-May-2008

Great park

I love going to Tishomingo and play on the rocks.

Written by Franck 28-May-2008

a peacefull getaway

i love going to tishomingo and enjoying the beauty GOD gave us.

(name not given) 29-May-2008

Abundant wildlife

The park is clean and safe for human visitors as well as consciously agressive in providing for the welfare of nature.

Written by Louisiana 19-Aug-2008

paradise close to home

I love coming to Tishomingo park. It is an excellent stress reliever. When life gets hetic I go to the beautiful park and just walk the trails and get perpective back.. I love it

Written by Loretta 7-Sep-2008

Our favorite park

We love to walk the trails along the creek and just to walk through the woods. The rock formations and boulders and awesome. We love the park!

Written by Betty 13-Sep-2008

Pretty and Clean

Just stopped to tent camp 1 night while going down the Natchez Trace Parkway. Staff was awesome, let me go pick a primitive tent site and pay in the morning. Very nice showers/bathrooms. The short trail over the swinging bridge and up into the rocks was perfect.

Written by Mike from Illinois 1-Nov-2008

MS Jewel

Tishomingo State Park is definitely the jewel of the MS state parks. It is unlike any other place in the state. You truly feel like you are in the southern Appalachians- the Smoky Mountains of east TN and western NC. My favorite state park in the country.

Written by Zoo Biologist 8-Dec-2008

A Great Family Get Away

We began having our family reunion here in June 1984. We have only missed 3 years during that time. We rent all of the family cabins and we have a great time. We love canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming in Bear Creek. We are looking forward to the new pool.

Written by Smith Family 16-Feb-2009

be with nature

To be in nature is truely connecting with God!

Written by 1Lover 22-Mar-2009

Best Picnic Area

I love to take a picnic to Tishomingo State Park and walk across the swinging bridge to hike the trails. It would be great if there were canoeing on Bear Creek in the afternoon (not just the morning)

Written by Christy 29-May-2009

One of our favorite parks.

My family has been coming here for our family reunions since 1977. We enjoy coming and staying in the cabins and visit with our family.

Written by Cynthia Gross 29-Jun-2009

My Favorite Place To Go

The first time I ever went to this wonderful park, I fell in love with it. I have been going there off and on for years. My family and I have rented the lodge several years in a row for a get together. Everyone just loves it here. I have been camping for up to a week at a time. It is one of the most peaceful, quietest, and beautiful places to go. I encourage anyone who has never been there, to go. You will not find a better place to be when you need peace and quiet. Or just want to get away from everything. This is definately the place to be.

Written by Kathy Russell 13-Sep-2009

Good Park

The park needs a good mountain bike trail for mountain bikers.

Written by Rodney Waddle 17-Nov-2009

Perfect for a weekend getaway!

I live in Texas now, but one of my favorite childhood memories is how my family took weekend mini-vacations to Tishomingo State Park. The park was always peaceful and quiet and never felt crowded. In reading these posts, I could not agree more in praise of this Mississippi Treasure. All who visit will have the opportunity to make favorite memories for themselves.

Written by Nick Harrell 22-Dec-2009

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