Percy Quin State Park

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 1930s, Percy Quin is today a delightful blend of the old and 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.

Amenities

Directions

Directions to Park

Area Attractions

The following area attractions are located within a short drive of Percy Quin State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide directions.

• Edgewood Shopping Mall
• Copiah County Wildlife Management Area
• Caston Creek Management Area
• Marion County Wildlife Management Area
• Homochitto National Forest

Developed Camping

One-hundred sites are available for RV camping and feature picnic tables, grills, and electrical, sewage, and water hook-ups. Hot showers are available in four bathhouses located in the developed camping area. One beach (for registered guests only), a yearly camp store stocked with picnic items and souvenirs, and a central sewage dumping station are located in the developed camping area.  Reservations are highly recomended.

Primitive Camping
Twenty-two primtive campsites (first come first serve) providing diret access to Lake Tangipahoa are available for tent camping.  Each site features a fire ring, barbecue grill, picnic table, and permanent lantern post.  Water and restrooms are available nearby.

Vacation Cabins

Percy Quin features 27 cabins and 2 villas which are furnished with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen equipment.  All cabins provide a panoramic view of Lake Tangipahoa, and are air-conditioned and heated, have private porches, and many have a fire place.  Two new executive golf villas furnished with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen equipment are also available.  Reservations are recommended.

Vacation Cottages

Percy Quin now offers 4 vacation cottages.  Three cottages are two bedroom, one bath and sleeps 4 guest.  One cottage is available with three bedrooms, one bath and sleeps 6 guest.   Each cottage has central heat and air conditioning, are furnished with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Bed and bath linens are NOT provided.  Each cottage has a porch with patio furniture, barbeque grill, picnic table and features an execellent view of Lake Tangipahoa.

Group Camp
Located across the lake, Percy Quin group camp offers housing and meal service for goups numbering 40 or more.  Recreational facilites include two regulation ballfields and an open air pavilion.  Group Camp facilities are by reservations only and are not available to groups not wishing food services.  Housing is available in two different type buildings and the total capacity is 200.  An air conditioned dormitory that sleeps 100 and 8 air conditioned huts that sleep 13 each.

Meals are served cafeteria style and are served at 8:00 a.m. / 12:00 Noon and 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Requirements - 40 campers, 6 meals / 2 night stay during the peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). 40 campers, 3 meals / 1 night stay during the off-season (Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekend).
Campers should bring pillows, towels, soap, linen and other personal items.
Upon leaving all areas must be clean and will be inspected by a Ranger.
If you have any questions concerning the group camp, please feel free to call (601) 684-3938 - any day of the week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Swimming Pool
A junior olympic size pool is opened seasonally (summer months). There is a nominal fee for adults and children.
Concession available.

Visitor/Activity Building
A The Visitor's Center houses the parks office and a picnic patio.

Convention Center
Overlooking Lake Tangiahoa is a large convention center that will accommodate up to 200 people, a banquet and/or meeting room and catering is available. For specific information on facilities and costs, contact the park office (601) 684-3938

Picnic Area/Shelter
The picnic area is heavily shaded and overlooks Lake Tangipahoa. Picnic tables (with and without shelters) with barbecue grills are available. Comfort stations are in the area. Four large picnic pavilions are available by reservations.

Nature Trail
A well marked nature trail of eight miles (four miles wooded and four miles paved) circles Lake Tangipahoa and affords observation opportunities of wildlife and plants.

Playground
A playground with climbing and swings is available .

Tennis
Five lighted tennis courts are available for a nominal fee.

Golf
Quail Hollow Golf Course is 6,700 yd, 18 championship golf course.  Quail Hollow also has 9 hole executive course, with large driving range and putting green. Call Pro Shop for tee times at 1.888.GOLF.MIS (1.888.465.3647 or local at (601) 684-2903.

Quail Hollow Golf Course

Boat

Launching
A boat launch is available on Lake Tangipahoa for a nominal fee.

Water Skiing
Water and jet skiing is permitted in Lake Tangipahoa.

Fishing
Lake Tangipahoa is a 700 acre fresh water lake ideal for fishing and water sports. The Lake is stocked with bass, bream, catfish and crappie. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65 and may be purchased at the park office for a nominal fee.
A fish cleaning station, with stainless steel sinks and fillet boards, is available for use at no charge.   

Fishing License Information

Motel Rooms
A 9-room lodge/motel, overlooks Lake Tangipahoa. Each unit is furnished with bed and bath linens, television and basic kitchen equipment.
Call for reservations and more information.

Day Use
A day-use entry fee is charged for all day-use visitors. 

Worship Services
Non-denominational worship services are held at Wayside Chapel during the summer months.