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    Big Hill Pond State Park

    4.8 (5 reviews)

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    4 years ago

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    4 years ago

    This was an amazing hiking experience with over 18 miles of trails and a fun tower to climb and overlook the valley. Highly recommended!

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    7 years ago

    I ran a 25k race through this park and thoroughly enjoyed it. My time there was peaceful and Serene and I cannot wait to come back

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    Piney Grove Campground-Bay Springs Lake - View from the swim area.

    Piney Grove Campground-Bay Springs Lake

    4.8(4 reviews)
    40.8 mi

    Two white sand beaches with sort of clean water. Even though the beach area is in a 'No Wake' zone…read morethere is a pier, close enough to keep the waters churned up on days with heavy boat traffic. There are no lifeguards. There are clean showers, water fountains, restrooms, vending and soda machines. There is a play area for children to burn off energy. Water related activities draw a lot of visitors and at peak dates or holidays, getting into the water is difficult and even impossible. Old Bridge Beach and Piney Grove Beach both offer picnic shelters and volleyball courts along with the restroom facilities, and showers. Overnight camping is available at two campgrounds, the Piney Grove Campground run by the Corps of Engineers and the Whippoorwill Campground run by the Bay Spring Marina. Piney Grove Campground offers 139 Class A campsites with water and electrical service as well as restrooms with shower facilities, a fish cleaning station, playground and fishing piers and an amphitheater. Fishing on Bay Springs Lake is very popular and productive. There are fishing tournaments throughout the year, with the exception of winter. There was a state record 6 lb 4 oz chain pickerel at Bay Springs Lake in 1986, and Scott Wood snagged a 4.66-pound saugeye here in 2000. It isn't unusual to catch 20-30 fish a day. We always did the 'catch and release' after we had enough to feed us and our friend.

    Excellent campground ! Love tent camping there. Awesome views on the waterfront. Everyone is so…read morenice and friendly. Love being outdoors and this place is great. Near Bay Springs Lake and that makes it even better.

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    Piney Grove Campground-Bay Springs Lake - Showers/changing stalls/toilets for Piney Grove Beach (day use/swim area).

    Showers/changing stalls/toilets for Piney Grove Beach (day use/swim area).

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    View from the swim area.

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    Tishomingo State Park - Swinging Bridge at Tishomingo State Park

    Tishomingo State Park

    4.7(26 reviews)
    43.6 mi

    Nestled along the back roads of Tishomingo County, this park feels like a second home. With hiking…read moretrails for every level of experience, there's truly something for everyone. The campground offers over 60 sites, plus six cozy cabins. Three of these are rustic stone cabins with two rooms each, while the other three are smaller, single-room cabins. Cabin Six has been beautifully updated with new floors, furniture, appliances, and a modern bathroom. For larger groups, the park also has three group camp cabins--each with 20 bunk beds and spacious bathrooms that include showers, toilets, and sinks. The park is full of history and adventure. Visitors can explore the Pioneer Cabin and its nearby waterfall, or cross the famous swinging bridge--a suspension bridge that stretches 25 feet over Bear Creek. On the other side, you'll find two trails perfect for bouldering, rock climbing, or simply wandering through the forest. Wildlife is abundant, with deer, squirrels, raccoons, and plenty of other critters calling the park home. There are three scenic pavilions for picnics or gatherings. Pavilion One has restrooms nearby, Pavilion Two overlooks Haines Lake, and Pavilion Three also offers a beautiful view of the water. The dining hall is available for weddings, reunions, meetings, and other special events. Fishing enthusiasts will love the three fishing spots: Haines Lake, a quiet pond behind the Pioneer Cabin, and Bear Creek beneath the swinging bridge. For families, the park includes two playgrounds, a sports field, and plenty of picnic tables with cast-iron grills scattered throughout. Outdoor fun continues with three disc golf courses designed for different skill levels. And when it's time to clean up, the campground features two bathhouses that are always kept tidy by the hardworking park staff. Tishomingo State Park is more than just a destination--it's a place where history, nature, and community come together.

    Beautiful park. Stayed in cabin 6. Updated and well kept. Doesn't feel like Mississippi at all here.read more

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    Small waterfall at Tishomingo State Park

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    Crossroads Regional Park - Twisty root tree makes great photo ops

    Crossroads Regional Park

    5.0(1 review)
    15.4 mi

    This is a beautiful park and it has really changed and been enhanced over the past few years. There…read moreis current construction in the old tennis courts and a new entry road is being improved on the back side to gain entry from Droke Rd. There is an addition of 25 acres to be cleared and used for the park expansion with a $5.3 million budget (parking lot, and more ball fields, dressing rooms and bathrooms). It was said that it is justified by the amount of tourism dollars it'll bring in...ha! I know if I go to other states or towns I go just so I can play on their ball fields in the searing heat. God forbid they build a climbing wall or add some water features to cool off in or an outdoor theater for movies or entertaining the family as a WHOLE instead of catering to kid sports. To Each Their Own. Several decades ago, when I was a kid, there was an aluminum jet body and a couple varying height slides where the main pavilion is. Many, many, many kids have skinned themselves climbing into it and my goodness at the seared skin from sitting in that seat after it had baked in the sun. There were car shows held in and on the park grounds every year, but now the car club seems to divide its time between Arby's and Dairy Queen parking lots. This is not the greatest all around park for everyone, but it is beautiful in the Summertime with the green trees. Speaking of trees, there may not be very many left in a few years, seems to be missing one or two a year from rot or damage of some sort. There is one twisty rooted tree that I enjoy photographing. This park covers around 40 acres and there are oodles of ball fields (at least 6), 10 tennis courts now (if they replace the old courts with more tennis then it will seem somewhat of a waste for me. I have not seen a single tennis player ANY time of the day that I have been on the premises. There is a 1-mile asphalt walking/jogging trail that winds through the trees. This park is located next to train tracks and it isn't pleasant or relaxing when it rolls through, you turn up the music or just grit your teeth and wait it out. There is a soccer field, batting cages (not the high end pay-to-bat style with a machine spitting balls at you, but a toss it in the air and hit it style), 3 picnic pavilions, bathroom facilities in each end of the park. This park is NOT pet friendly. NO DOGS, NO SKATEBOARDS... I don't have a dog, but I thought the old tennis court site would've made an ideal dog park.

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    Crossroads Regional Park
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