State Park · Mississippi, United States
Tishomingo State Park
Tishomingo State Park is a state park in Mississippi, United States, established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tishomingo, Mississippi, United States |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 34.6050° N, 88.1903° W |
| Managed by | Mississippi state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tishomingo State Park
Tishomingo State Park is a public recreation area located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Tishomingo County, some 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Tupelo, Mississippi. The major feature of the park is Bear Creek Canyon and its generous sandstone outcroppings. Activities in the park include canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, and hiking. The park sits at Milepost 304 of Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic road operated by the National Park Service that runs directly through the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 45 miles northeast of Tupelo |
Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 105.7 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 109.4 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 135.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tishomingo State Park?
Tishomingo State Park is in Mississippi, United States (34.6050° N, 88.1903° W).
When was Tishomingo State Park established?
Tishomingo State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Tishomingo State Park?
The nearest town is Tupelo, Mississippi. about 45 miles northeast of Tupelo.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mississippi_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Mississippi state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tishomingo_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).