Percy Quin State Park
Notice: Notice — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 152 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(601) 684-3938
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction NoticeDue to safety issues, the cabin fireplaces are not available to use. Some cabins and RV sites do not have grills at this time. For more information,… (more)
Due to safety issues, the cabin fireplaces are not available to use. Some cabins and RV sites do not have grills at this time. For more information, please call the park office. Loblolly pines and stately magnolia trees, rolling hills, spectacular seasonal flowers, and a year-round mild climate await visitors to Percy Quin State Park. One of the original state parks cleared and constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Percy Quin is today a delightful blend of the old an new. Located just one and a half hours from New Orleans, Percy Quin State Park provides a colorful natural backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities.
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Alert NOTICENot all cabins have grills. Contact the park office for more information.
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Overview
Covering about 1,224 acres, Percy Quin State Park lies in Pike County, about 5 miles southwest of McComb.
Visitors come for golf, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming pool and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 152 campsites across 4 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
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. | — |
| Campground | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 AM to 5 PM, Seven Days a Week
The visitor center is a historic structure that houses the welcome desk and park office. The facility contains a gift shop that offers small souvenirs. An outdoor patio area overlooks Lake Tangipahoa. The visitor center is open 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Register at the ranger station/gate house when checking-in to park facilities.
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 |
| The use of five tennis courts is included with the day-use entry fee of | $2 |
| 6-person Coleman Tent and One Cot Bundle for | $14.99 · night |
| 6-person Coleman Tent for | $12.99 · night |
| Additional sleeping cot for | $4.99 · night |
| Each additional arm band is | $6 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free The use of five tennis courts is included with the day-use entry fee of $2.00. • 6-person Coleman Tent and One Cot Bundle for $14.99 per night • 6-person Coleman Tent for $12.99 per night • Additional sleeping cot for $4.99 per cot per night The pool is open to overnight guests only. Each reservation receives two (2) arm bands per day for the pool. Each additional arm band is $6 per person. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day. There are no lifeguards are on duty. Swim at your own risk.
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: any mississippi government building; any mississippi government buildings; lodging facilities or on the grounds of lodging facilities.
Smoking and Pets are NOT allowed in any Mississippi government Building. Smoking and Pets are NOT allowed in any Mississippi government buildings. Pets are not allowed in lodging facilities or on the grounds of lodging facilities.
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 | 102 | Full hookup | — |
| Primitive Camping | 50 | — | |
| Group Camp | — | — | |
| Swimming Pool | — | — |
Camping details from the park
There are several options available when it comes to staying overnight. The park offers 102 RV campsites, 27 cabins, two golf villas, nine motel rooms, 50 primitive camping sites, and a group camp facility. These facilities are located in wooded areas with views of Lake Tangipahoa.
Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made up to 12 months in advance.
Pets are not allowed in lodging facilities or on the grounds of lodging facilities.
Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government buildings.
Developed Camping
102 campsites are available for RV camping and feature picnic tables and grills. All campsites are full hook-up with electricity (50/30/20 amp), water, and sewer. 20 campsites are lakefront and are considered premium sites. The campground is located in a wooded area overlooking Lake Tangipahoa. Campground roads and campsites are paved. Reservations are available up to 12 months in advance, call the park for more details.
Primitive Camping
Traditional Primitive Tent Camping:
There are 50 primitive campsites located in a wooded area with direct access to Lake Tangipahoa. These campsites are available for tent camping. Water and restrooms are available nearby. Some sites feature a fire ring, barbecue grill, picnic table, and permanent lantern post. Primitive campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Premium Privative Tent Camping:
Leading the way in ingenuity, Percy Quin State Park Staff is proud to be the first Mississippi State Park to offer Premium Primitive Tent Camping Sites! These elevated 16ft x 10ft wooden platforms keep you and your belongings off the ground while providing guests with better sleeping accommodations by removing bumpy, uneven surfaces. Premium Privative Platforms make it easy to position your tent to catch spectacular sunsets and sunrises over Lake Tangipahoa. Unlike traditional primitive camping sites, premium primitive tent campsites can be reserved in advance! Call the park office for more details. (601) 684-3938
What's Included in your $25 reservation: A wooden platform, adirondack chairs, trash can, and picnic table. Guests are welcome to bring their own tent and additional gear.
New to primitive camping? Why spend hundreds of dollars prepping for a camping trip when you can rent essential overnight camping gear from Percy Quin State Park! Upgrade your experience and try out new gear with the following rental add-ons:
- 6-person Coleman Tent and One Cot Bundle for $14.99 per night
- 6-person Coleman Tent for $12.99 per night
- Additional sleeping cot for $4.99 per cot per night
Please note that these sites do not have water or electricity; overnight guests are provided a bathhouse nearby.
Bathhouses
Four bathhouses with hot showers are conveniently located throughout the campground area.
Group Camp
Group Camp Facility
Located across the lake from the main park facilities, the Percy Quin Group Camp offers housing for groups up to 212. Housing is provided by an air conditioned dormitory that sleeps 100 and eight air conditioned huts that sleep 14 each. Campers should bring pillows, towels, soap, linens, and other personal items.
Upon leaving, all areas must be clean and will be inspected by a Park Manager. If you have any questions or wish to reserve the group camp, please call (601) 684-3938 - any day of the week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Recreational facilities include two ball fields and an open air pavilion.
Smoking and Pets are NOT allowed in any Mississippi government buildings.
Laundry Facilities
A coin operated laundry facility is available at the camp store in the main campground.
Swimming Pool
The pool is open to overnight guests only. Each reservation receives two (2) arm bands per day for the pool. Each additional arm band is $6 per person. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day. There are no lifeguards are on duty. Swim at your own risk.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins: 27 units
- Motels: 9 units
- Villas
Vacation Cabins
NOTICE: Not all cabins have grills. Contact the park office for more information.
Percy Quin features 27 cabins which are furnished with central heat and air conditioning, bed and bath linens, a refrigerator, stove, and coffee pot. All cabins provide a view of Lake Tangipahoa, and are air-conditioned and heated, have private porches, and many have a fireplace. Outdoors, a picnic table and grill are provided. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance by calling the park at (601) 684-3938.
Smoking and Pets are NOT allowed in any Mississippi government Building.
Motels
Percy Quin offers a nine room motel located near the convention center with views of Lake Tangipahoa. Each motel room is furnished with bed and bath linens, a television, and a kitchenette. Reservations can be made by calling the park at (601) 684-3938 or by our online reservation system.
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Villas
The park offers two golf villas that provide views of Quail Hollow Golf Course. The golf villas feature a great/dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, and private porch. Each golf villa can sleep up to 12 people. For reservations of golf villas call (601) 432-2219. Online reservation of golf villas is not available.
Things to do
PicnickingGolfCampingBoatingFishingHiking
Boating, paddling and fishing
Lake Tangipahoa is a 490 acre fresh water lake. The lake features a marina, boat launch, and water skiing.
Boat Launch
A boat launch is available on Lake Tangipahoa for a fee. Daily or annual permits are available. A comfort station and fish cleaning station is located near the boat launch and marina.
Marina
A covered marina with 36 boat slips is located near the boat launch. The marina is lighted with electrical hook-ups available at slips. Boat slips are available for annual rental.
Fees and rental rates for the boat launch and marina are available at the below link. Contact the park office at (601) 684-3938 for additional information.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 2036 Percy Quin Drive
McComb, MS 39648 - Nearest town
- McComb — about 5 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.1872, -90.5205
- Phone
- (601) 684-3938
- percyquinstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology