Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi
J.P. Coleman State Park
Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi, United States · in J. P. Coleman State Park
- Sites
- 78
- Hookups
- 69 electric, 69 with water, 9 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Pickwick Lake
- Nearest town
- Iuka
- Address
- 613 CR 321, Iuka, MS 38852
- Phone
- 662-423-6515
- Activities
- Camping
69 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
A Mississippi state park (MDWFP) on Pickwick Lake / the Tennessee River. Developed Camping: 69 RV campsites (numbered 1-69) with picnic table, grill, and full electric/water/sewage hookups; 11 sites are waterfront/premium. Two bathhouses with restrooms and hot showers, a coin laundry, and a sewage dump station are in the lower campground. Primitive Camping: 9 walk-up tent sites overlooking Indian Creek, no water on site. Monthly camping may be available on sites 60-69.
Fees
Mississippi State Parks statewide camping rate schedule (mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-park-fees): RV/developed sites (Premium/Full/Standard hookup tiers) $25.00-$190.00/night; exact rate depends on hookup tier and site premium status - contact park. Monthly RV camping $500.00-$800.00/month where available. 15% discount for 62+/Disabled/Veterans/Active Service Members (excludes holidays/special events). Primitive (tent-only) sites $17.00-$45.00/night.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 9° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 37° | 9° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 46° | 26° | 81° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 54° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 65° | 50° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 70° | 59° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 74° | 68° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 74° | 66° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 69° | 57° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 53° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 45° | 22° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 38° | 20° | 69° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Brush Creek Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 5 mi
- Colbert County Rose Trail Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi
- Pickwick Landing State Park · Tennessee State Parks · 9 mi · 84 sites
- Pickwick Dam Campground · Tennessee Valley Authority · 10 mi · 101 sites
- Tishomingo State Park · Mississippi State Parks · 22 mi · 75 sites
All public campgrounds in Mississippi · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.