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Play, relax and cool off at these 5 Mississippi state parks

These MS state parks have swimming pools, water slides and splash pads to have fun and keep you cool this summer.

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Mississippi has 25 state parks and they're literally from one end of the state to the other. So, no matter where you live, there's one not too far away.

Each of them offers something different. Some have lakes for fishing and skiing, some have golf courses and disc golf and almost all of them have overnight accommodations to suit most anyone's tastes from primitive camping to newly remodeled cabins.

But it's summer and this is Mississippi and that means blazing heat. Fortunately, Mississippi's state parks have you covered on that front, too. Some have swimming pools, some have splash pads and one has a full-blown waterpark that's fun for children and parents alike.

So, below are five state parks where you can unwind, cool down and have fun this summer despite the afternoon heat and some of their amenities to enjoy.

For a complete list of Mississippi state parks and additional information, visit www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/park-finder.

Mississippi has 25 state parks and several have splash pads, pools and waterslides to enjoy and keep you cool this summer.

J.P. Coleman State Park

Amenities:

  • Swimming pool
  • Water skiing on Pickwick Lake
  • Cabins, cottages
  • RV and tent camping
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pavilions and picnic areas

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Roosevelt State Park

Amenities:

  • Swimming pool
  • Water slide
  • Cabins, cottages, motel
  • RV and tent camping
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Disc golf
  • Kayak rental

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Clarkco State Park

Amenities:

  • Splash pad
  • Water skiing
  • Cabins, cottages
  • RV and tent camping
  • Tennis
  • Mountain bike trail
  • Kayak rentals

Paul B. Johnson State Park

Note: All RV campsites, except 87-108 pull-through sites, primitive campsites, & bathhouses will be closed for renovations until further notice. Your camper must be self-contained.

Amenities:

  • Splash pad
  • Water skiing
  • Cabins, cottages
  • RV and tent camping
  • Pavilions, picnic areas
  • Disc golf
  • Nature trails

Buccaneer State Park

Amenities:

  • Swimming pool
  • Wave pool
  • Water slide
  • RV and tent camping
  • Disc golf
  • Playground
  • Nature trail

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