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Tishomingo State Park

Mississippi

This state park is named for the Chickasaw Chief Tishomingo. You may want to camp here, among the evocative, moss-covered sandstone cliffs and rock formations, fern gullies and waterfalls of Bear Creek Canyon. Hiking trails abound, canoes are available for rent, and there's a photo-ready suspension bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the1930s. Wildflowers bloom when the weather warms. This is a special oasis, and one that was utilized by the Chickasaw and their Paleo Indian antecedents.

There is proof of their civilization in the park dating back to 7000 BC.

Contact

Address

Mile 304.5 Natchez Trace Pkwy. Tishomingo

Get In Touch

662-438-6914

https://www.mississippistateparks.reserveamerica.com/

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