JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform the public of the reopening of J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka, Mississippi, effective Thursday, April 30, 2026. Park reservations are now open.
The following facilities remain temporarily closed at this time: Wall Doxey State Park, George P. Cossar State Park, John W. Kyle State Park, and Tippah County Lake.
These closures remain necessary due to ongoing cleanup efforts, including the removal of storm debris, downed trees, and other hazards that pose potential safety risks to visitors and staff. Widespread impacts from the January ice storm caused significant damage across these properties, and crews are continuing to work diligently to restore safe access.
MDWFP will continue to assess the situation daily and notify the public of any further cancellations or extensions.
For the latest updates regarding park status and reopening dates, please visit the MDWFP website or follow Mississippi State Parks on social media.
For more information about Mississippi State Parks, visit www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations or call (601) 432-2400. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/msstateparks or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/msstateparks/
The mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks; provide quality outdoor recreation and engage the public in natural resource conservation.
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