J.P. Coleman State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(662) 423-6515
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Tishomingo County, about 20 miles east of Corinth, J.P. Coleman State Park covers about 9 acres.
The park supports golf, winter sports, boating, swimming, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 AM to 5 PM, Seven Days a Week
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $2 · person |
| $2.00 Fee per person (includes a putter and ball) | $2 · person |
| 3 - 12 years old | $4 · person |
| 13 years and older | $6 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free $2.00 Fee per person (includes a putter and ball) • 3 - 12 years old: $4.00 per person • 13 years and older: $6.00 per person
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: state park buildings.
Smoking and pets are not allowed in state park buildings. Smoking and pets are not allowed in state park buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | — | — | |
| Primitive Camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
There are several options when it comes to staying overnight. The park offers 69 RV campsites, 9 primitive camping sites, 20 cabins (duplex style), 16 motel rooms, and 3 townhouses. Most facilities are located with views of Pickwick Lake. Call park for details.
Developed Camping
Campsites feature picnic tables, grills, electrical, water, and sewage hookups. Eleven campsites are waterfront and are considered premium sites. The majority of the campsites are located in a wooded area with views of water or adjacent forested hillsides.
All sites are available for advance reservations and can be reserved up to 12 months in advance by contacting the park office at (662) 423-6515, or by our online reservation system.
Monthly camping may be available on campsites 60 - 69 only. Please check with the park office for campsites 60 - 69.
Campsites 67 and 69 are only available for tents and pop-up campers. Call park to reserve!
- Park Map with Campsites 1 - 24
- Campsites 25 - 69 Map
Laundry Facilities
A laundry facility is available for park campers at the lower campground bathhouse.
Two bathhouses with restrooms and hot showers are available for campers' use. A sewage dump station is conveniently located for those camping in the park.
Primitive Camping
J.P. Coleman offers nine tent camping sites overlooking Indian Creek. Water is not available on the sites. While there are picnic tables available for campers, there are no grills for guest use. A bathhouse located in the developed campground is within walking distance of the primitive area. All primitive sites are walk-up only.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Motels
- Vacation Cabins
Motels
The motel features three luxurious townhouses and sixteen motel rooms; two of the motel rooms are handicap accessible. All townhouses and motel rooms offer a view of Pickwick Lake and the majestic Tennessee River. TV service is by satellite. There are no telephones or Internet connection in the rooms.
Each townhouse features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a great room. The bedrooms have two queen beds each and a balcony overlooking the river. The great room is located on the ground level and features a full-size kitchen, serving counter, dining area, and seating area. The great room opens to a patio overlooking Pickwick Lake.
Motel rooms feature a kitchenette with basic cooking utensils, two queen-size beds, and one bathroom. Handicap-accessible rooms (rooms 105 and 106) have one queen-size bed, kitchenette, and one bathroom. Each motel room features a balcony overlooking Pickwick Lake.
Read more from the park
Reservations are recommended and are accepted up to 12 months in advance. Smoking and pets are not allowed in state park buildings.
Vacation Cabins
J.P. Coleman features 20 one-bedroom duplex cabins, which offer a view of Indian Creek. Furnished beds, bath linens, TV (satellite service), basic kitchen equipment, grill, and picnic table. All cabins are air conditioned and heated. Some have screened porches. Four units have fireplaces with gas log inserts. Cabins accommodate up to four people. Reservations are strongly recommended and are accepted up to 12 months in advance. Smoking and pets are not allowed in state park buildings.
- Cabins 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B have screened-in porches, but no living room
- Cabins 10A, 10B have both screened-in porches and living rooms
- Cabins 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 8A, 8B have no screened-in porch, but have living rooms
Things to do
BoatingGolfPicnickingSwimmingCampingWinter sports
Swimming
Swimming Pool
The park features a 15' x 60' swimming pool and a kiddie pool. A pool fee is charged. Armbands are required. The pool is operated seasonally, Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. No lifeguards are on duty. Swim at your own risk.
Swimming pool fees:
- 0-2 years old: Free *Swim Diapers are Required
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch
Pickwick Lake is available for water sports and skiing. A boat launch ramp and trailer parking are provided in the park. An entrance fee is charged for day use guests.
Marina
The marina features three docks (A, B, and C) offering annual rental, one covered transient dock with 10-day rental, and a daily rental covered dock. Monthly rental at Docks A, B, and C includes the slip and water only. Electrical hookups of 30/50 amp are available for each slip (Docks A, B, and C). However, electrical service is provided by the local utility directly to the renter. The renter is responsible for contacting the utility company and setting up electrical service.
Additional marina services include fuel sales for boaters at the dock area and ice sales from the park office. The marina fueling area is available 24/7 with a card reader for fuel purchase. Marina only offers unleaded, non-ethanol fuel. There is no diesel available for purchase. Public restrooms are available at the marina. Restrooms are open seasonally.
For additional information, please call the State Park Operations office at (601) 432-2219.
Fishing
Fishing
Pickwick Lake offers 47,500 acres of freshwater for fishing and water sports. The lake is brimming with crappie, bream, catfish, sauger, walleye, and most species of bass. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65 and may be purchased at the park office (Cash/Mastercard/Visa only). For fishing licenses purposes, please keep in mind that Pickwick Lake spans portions of three states.
For overnight guests only, complimentary fish cleaning stations are provided in the campground.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Laundry
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
The motel features three luxurious townhouses and sixteen motel rooms; two of the motel rooms are handicap accessible. All townhouses and motel rooms offer a view of Pickwick Lake and the majestic Tennessee River. TV service is by satellite. There are no telephones or Internet connection in the rooms.
Motel rooms feature a kitchenette with basic cooking utensils, two queen-size beds, and one bathroom. Handicap-accessible rooms (rooms 105 and 106) have one queen-size bed, kitchenette, and one bathroom. Each motel room features a balcony overlooking Pickwick Lake.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 613 CR 321
Iuka, MS 38852 - Nearest town
- Corinth — about 20 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.9327, -88.1675
- Phone
- (662) 423-6515
- jpcolemanstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Iuka: • Take HWY 25 N to County Road 989 • Turn right onto County Road 989 and continue approximately 7 miles • At 4-way stop, turn right onto County Road 321 • Follow County Road 321 into the park
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
- Wikidata
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