J.P. Coleman State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located ten miles (16 km) north of Iuka off Mississippi Highway 25, on the banks of the Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake. The park is named for James P. Coleman, a former governor of Mississippi.[1]
| J.P. Coleman State Park | |
|---|---|
  J.P. Coleman State Park Location in Mississippi | |
| Location | Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°56′39″N 88°10′18″W / 34.94417°N 88.17167°W |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Administered by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks |
| Designation | Mississippi state park |
| Named for | Governor James P. Coleman |
| Website | Official website  |
Activities and amenities
editThe park features boating, waterskiing and fishing for smallmouth bass on 47,500-acre (19,200 ha) Pickwick Lake, primitive and developed campsites, cabins, cottages, motel, swimming pool, visitors center, picnic area, and a miniature golf course.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "J.P. Coleman State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
Mississippi Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Parks - J.P. Coleman State Park Map Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks