Tishomingo State Park
Tishomingo, MS
Rock outcrops and ferny canyons in the Appalachian foothills, with a swinging bridge over Bear Creek and CCC stone buildings. It lies right on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 304.
Tishomingo State Park is a state park in Mississippi, in the foothills of the Appalachians, a little under an hour's drive east of Tupelo. It lies near the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is known for rock formations that, according to a media report, exist nowhere else in Mississippi.
Besides the rocks and hiking trails, the park offers cabins, playgrounds and disc golf. Please ask the park in advance about pitches, trails and access for motorhomes.
- Nearest town
- Tishomingo, MS
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.6078, -88.1919
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Tishamingo State Park CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Tishomingo State Park · 62 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Piney Grove CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Tishomingo State Park · 141 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Rose Trail Park CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Tishomingo State ParkTentsCaravans
- Horseshoe Bend CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Tishomingo State Park · 32 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Williams Hollow CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Tishomingo State Park · 46 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Tuscumbia RV ParkMotorhome stopover23 mi from Tishomingo State ParkMotorhomesWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Mississippi · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tishomingo State Park?
Tishomingo State Park is in Tishomingo, MS, at GPS 34.6078, -88.1919. It is about 21 mi from Colbert Ferry.
Can you camp near Tishomingo State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tishamingo State Park Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tishomingo State Park?
Tishomingo State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Faulkner, Elvis and Shiloh: north Mississippi hill country and Moss, mounds and mileposts – by camper along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
What is there to see near Tishomingo State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Helen Keller Birthplace (Ivy Green) (29 mi), Elvis Presley Birthplace (37 mi), Shiloh National Military Park (38 mi) and Rowan Oak (78 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tishomingo State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)