Leroy Percy State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Leroy Percy State Park is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Established in 1934, it is the oldest state park in Mississippi, and visitors familiar with Mississippi parks consider it one of the prettiest. There are ancient oaks with Spanish moss clinging to their limbs, cypress trees and artesian springs. The natural environment is appreciated for its beauty and the calm it conveys as you hike Alligator Lake Trail or watch the alligators lazily swimming in Alligator Lake, also known as Brushy Lake. The park is five miles west of Hollandale and is very easy to reach via Mississippi Highway 12 W. RVers will find plenty to keep them busy, including fishing, hiking and disc golf.
Nearby Cities
Greenville, MS
Yazoo City, MS
Vicksburg, MS
Jackson, MS
Spring 45-83 F
Summer 69-92 F
Fall 44-87 F
Winter 35-59 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Leroy Percy State Park
Campground Accommodations
Leroy Percy State Park Campground (16 developed RV campsites)
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: 20/30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 40 feet
Other amenities: Paved pad, fire rings, picnic tables, small grill at each pad site, bathhouse with hot showers, laundry facility, dump station, playground, back-in campsites
Leroy Percy State Park Campground
Leroy Percy State Park Campground offers 16 RV campsites, all of which are back-ins. Since the park is the oldest state park in Mississippi, it is in a constant state of upgrade while maintaining the charms built into place by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. The fire rings, grates, and picnic tables included at each site are gradually being replaced with newer versions, including barbeques. A public restroom with flush toilets is available at a central location inside the campground. The building includes a section that provides warm showers. Park guests are welcome to use a nearby coin-operated laundry facility. Recreational trails let visitors hike through some amazing primeval environments. The park hosts a cafe. A playground is available for children to work off their energy. Visitors are welcome to explore the depths of the park by boat, kayak, canoe, or paddle-raft.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50 amps
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $24 per night
Delta Village RV Park
Twenty-three miles north of Leroy Percy State Park, in the town of Leland, MS, lies Delta Village RV Park. The private, gated park is family-owned and -operated with 15 renovated RV camping sites with excellent amenities and added privacy for campers. All 15 sites are back-ins with level cement pads to ensure minimum leveling requirements. A laundry facility, restrooms with flush toilets, and hot showers are available for guests' use. The restroom and shower facilities are augmented with a coin-operated laundry facility. The camp provides a dump station so that guests can clean their waste tanks daily. There is a pet area that allows your dogs to run and a playground to let your children work out their excess energy.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $25 per night
Warfield Point Park
Another quality RV Park along the Mississippi River is the Warfield Point Park. Located 23 miles north of Leroy Percy State Park in Greenville, MS, the park features 52 RV campsites and is open year-round except those rare times when the river's flood level dictates closure for safety concerns. Warfield features a spacious ramp that accommodates even the largest sized boats with an adjoining parking lot where you can leave your towing vehicle while out on the water. A playground is available, as are horseshoe pits, a soccer field, and a volleyball court. Also, a modern disc golf course is available for the use of all guests. An observation tower that overlooks the Mississippi River provides a great view and is a preferred location for taking photographs.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/
Sewer Hookup: Five sites offer full-service while others must depend on an on-site dump station
Wi-Fi Available: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $25 per night
What to Do at
Leroy Percy State Park
The Leroy Percy State Park natural environment is ancient, formed by the shifting Mississippi River. Park activities include exploring the natural formations, like the cypress knees and hardwood stands, a testament to the endurance of nature over eons. There are plenty of other options to keep you and fellow campers busy, including disc golf, freshwater fishing, a playground and hiking trails. The park is one of two Mississippi state parks with a wildlife management area and a hunting season.
If you are fascinated by alligators, Leroy Percy State Park is the perfect destination. You can safely watch the numerous alligators in the lake from an observation tower. You may want to fish Alligator Lake or spot birds that call the Mississippi Delta home. Hiking the nature trails allows you to do two things at once: enjoy the unique features of the delta, like a cypress swamp, and be on the lookout for wildlife.
Inside Leroy Percy State Park
The primary thing that draws people to Leroy Percy State Park is its solitude. In the depths of 35-acre Brushy Lake, a body of water left from the days when the Mississippi River ran through this area, are the Bald Cypress trees that bask in the waters. Boats weave through this lake with anglers pursuing bass, bream, and catfish—recreational trails run throughout the park visiting small notches under overgrown brush where wildlife live. An observation tower stands above a section of the lake area where you can spot alligators roaming freely.
Fishing
Alligator Lake, a 16-acre oxbow lake, is stocked with channel catfish, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and bluegill. You may also catch bream and magnolia crappie. There is a T-shaped fishing dock if you do not want to fish from a boat. Boaters will find a boat launch near the campground, and the reservation fee includes its use. You must purchase a Mississippi fishing license and can buy one for a small fee at the park office.
Nature Watching
On the nature trail, you will find an abundance of delta wildlife, like herons, doves, northern cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees, great egrets and so many more birds that call the delta home. Two observation towers enable safe viewing of the alligators, which are abundant in Alligator Lake.
Flora and Fauna
The park is filled with tall bottomland hardwood stands that have prevented abundant ground plant growth due to blocking the sun. However, the cypress trees dripping with moss are iconic in the USA’s south, and the ancient oak trees are beautiful and a must-see. Alligator Lake is appropriately named because it does have plenty of alligators. Other wildlife you may see includes deer, wild turkeys, ducks, squirrels, doves and various snakes.
Hiking
Alligator Lake Trail is a 3.2-mile route that winds around the lake and then loops through a delta hardwood forest. On your hike, you will walk over boardwalks; visit a swamp; and see the impressive, moss-dripping oak trees. As you hike by the cypress swamp, consider what famed explorer Hernando de Soto saw when he traveled through this area in the mid-1500s.
Boating
Alligator Lake is approximately 10 acres and has a boat launch. You can use your boat for fishing or cruising the lake to enjoy the unique scenery. RVers also bring their kayaks and canoes to have fun on the lake.
How to Get to
Leroy Percy State Park
The park is five miles from Hollandale, MS. From Hollandale, you can drive 6.2 miles on MS-12 W to the park. From Greenville, MS, take MS-1 S for 11.3 miles. Turn left onto MS-12 E, and you will reach the park in 7.6 miles. From Yazoo City, MS, take MS-149/N/MS-16 W/W Broadway Street for 12 miles. Take MS-14 W to US-61 N in Anguilla, and go 19 miles. Continue on US-61 N. Drive to MS-12 W in Washington County for 19.8 miles to reach the park entrance. From Vicksburg, MS, take US-61 N for 63.9 miles. Turn left, and continue onto East Avenue S for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto MS-12 W/W Washington Street, and continue for 4.9 miles to the park entrance. From Jackson, MS, take US 49 N and US-49 N to MS-12 in Belzoni for 68.7 miles. Take MS-12 W for 26.1 miles to get to the park.
Entering Leroy Percy State Park
It costs $2 per person to enter the park. Children 5 years old and younger get in for free. There is parking at the lodge and near the boat ramp.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leroy Percy State Park
Park officials highly recommend reserving a campsite in the summer and during the November to mid-December hunting season. The campground typically stays full during these times. Though the summer months may be warm and humid, they are also some of the driest. You are less likely to have to deal with rain. If you prefer cooler weather and a time when the foliage is most vibrant and colorful, the spring or fall months are the best choice. The park is open year-round.
The wildlife in this area is primarily a variety of birds, deer, doves, turkeys, ducks and squirrels. There have been more than 100 bird species sighted and reported.
Yes, RV camping spots are numbered 1-16. Most are in partial shade, and a few have no shade. The online reservation website tells you which camping spots are fully or partly shaded.
A reservation is not required but is recommended. You make the reservation online. Campsites that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in time is 2 p.m. You can reserve a campsite up to 13 months before your designated arrival day. The campsite cost ranges from $32-$45. When you arrive, you must check in at the park office. You can invite friends or family to join you at your RV campsite or one of the picnic areas for the day.
Pets are allowed in Leroy Percy State Park. Your pet must be kept on a leash that cannot be longer than 6 feet.