JACKSON, MS - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announces the temporary closure of nine state parks in north Mississippi, effective immediately, due to hazardous conditions caused by a significant winter ice storm.
Widespread power and water outages, combined with significant safety concerns involving downed trees and debris, have necessitated complete closure of these facilities to protect the public and staff.
Parks closures include: Wall Doxey State Park, J.P. Coleman State Park, Tishomingo State Park, Trace State Park, Tombigbee State Park, George P. Cossar State Park, Hugh White State Park, John W. Kyle State Park, and Leroy Percy State Park.
MDWFP is proactively cancelling all existing reservations at these locations starting today through Monday, February 2, 2026. Impacted guests will receive a full refund automatically. No further action is required from the guest at this time.
Park officials and maintenance crews are currently monitoring the progress of utility restoration and working to clear roads and facilities of storm debris. MDWFP will continue to assess the situation daily. Further cancellations or extensions of these closures will be announced as necessary based on safety conditions and the restoration of essential services.
“Our primary concern is the safety of our visitors,” said Andre Hollis, MS State Parks Director. “The damage to the infrastructure in the northern part of the state is significant, and we appreciate the public's patience as we work to safely restore and reopen these cherished outdoor spaces.”
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