Top state parks
State ParkLeFleur's Bluff State Park
State ParkWall Doxey State Park
State ParkHolmes County State Park
State ParkGreat River Road State Park
State ParkTishomingo State Park
State ParkTombigbee State Park
State ParkPaul B. Johnson State Park
State ParkRoosevelt State Park
State ParkLegion State Park
State ParkLeroy Percy State Park
State ParkTrace State Park
State ParkNanih Waiya
All state parks (16)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeFleur's Bluff State ParkMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home | Hinds County | — | Flowood | 7 |
| Wall Doxey State Park | Marshall County | — | Holly Springs | 3 |
| Holmes County State Park | Holmes County | — | Goodman | 2 |
| Great River Road State Park | Bolivar County | — | Rosedale | 2 |
| Tishomingo State Park | Tishomingo County | — | Belmont | 3 |
| Tombigbee State Park | Lee County | — | Plantersville | 4 |
| Paul B. Johnson State Park | Forrest County | — | Purvis | 3 |
| Roosevelt State Park | Scott County | — | Morton | 4 |
| Legion State Park | Winston County | — | Louisville | 5 |
| Leroy Percy State Park | Washington County | — | Hollandale | 3 |
| Trace State Park | Pontotoc County | — | Pontotoc | 3 |
| Nanih Waiya | Winston County | — | Philadelphia | 2 |
| Percy Quin State Park | Pike County | — | Magnolia | 3 |
| George P. Cossar State Park | Yalobusha County | — | Batesville | 3 |
| Lake Lincoln State Park | Copiah County | — | Wesson | 3 |
| Grand Gulf Military State Park | Claiborne County | — | Port Gibson | 2 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph state parks
State parks often protect a signature feature — a gorge, lake or overlook — that is best in early morning before visitors and harsh light arrive.
- Check park hours: many state parks close at dusk, which affects sunset and night shooting.
- Ask rangers about photography permits for commercial work, models or drones.
- Weekday mornings are the least crowded at popular viewpoints.
- Trail maps often mark overlooks — combine them with the sun azimuth to plan.
- Day-use fees or passes are common; buy them online before arriving.
Season: Spring wildflowers and autumn color are peak seasons in most parks.