J. P. Coleman State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids J.P. Coleman State Park
J.P. Coleman State Park Location in Mississippi
Location	Tishomingo, Mississippi, United States
Elevation	558 ft (170 m)
Named for	Governor James P. Coleman
Governing body	Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

J.P. Coleman State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Iuka off Mississippi Highway 25, on the banks of the Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake. The park is named for James P. Coleman, a former governor of Mississippi.

Activities and amenities

The park features boating, waterskiing and fishing for smallmouth bass on 47,500-acre (19,200 ha) Pickwick Lake, primitive and developed campsites, cabins, cottages, motel, swimming pool, visitors center, picnic area, and a miniature golf course.

- Mississippi Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Parks