About The Park

Nestled in the shade of towering hardwood trees, Lake Lincoln State Park is the quintessence of serenity. Located in the northeast corner of Lincoln County, the park's close proximity to Interstate 55, U.S. Highway 51 and State Highway 27 provides easy access for visitors. 

 

Address

2573 Sunset Road NE
Wesson, MS 39191
United States

Map
Entrance Fee
$2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Phone
+1 601-643-9044
Hours of Operation
8 AM to 5 PM, Seven Days a Week
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Day use and overnight camping.

Park Directions

From I-55: 

  • Take exit 42 toward Brookhaven/Industrial Park 
  • Merge onto Union St. Ext NE. Union St Ext NE becomes Union Street
  • Turn left onto Hwy 51, travel roughly 7 miles
  • Turn right onto Lester Furr Drive, continue for roughly 0.2 mile 
  • Take the first right over the bridge onto Mission Hill Road, continue for about 3 miles
  • Turn left onto Mission Hill Road NE, stay to the left on this road until you come to Sunset Rd NE
  • Turn right onto Sunset Rd NE
  • Welcome to Lake Lincoln State Park

From Hwy 84:

  • From Hwy 84, merge onto I-55 and follow the directions above

Avoid any route that involves Nova Road, there are no turn around areas for trailers/RVs and a low hanging bridge.

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Things To Do

A variety of recreational activities and facilities are available at Lake Lincoln State Park. Facilities for use include: a swimming beach, picnic area/shelter, nature trail, playground, volley ball court, disc golf, and a non-denominational Sunday worship services during the summer months.

Amenities
RV Campground
Tent Campground
Cabins/Cottages
Boat Launch
Fishing
Pavilions/Picnic Areas
Playground
Disc Golf
Nature Trail
Disc Golf

Magnolia Cove is an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course. The course is open to the public with a fee of $3.00, which includes the entrance fee into the park. The Magnolia Cove Disc Golf Course is a part of the Southern National Disc Golf Association.

Nature Trail

A mile long leisurely hike through the natural setting of loblolly, short-leaf pine, southern magnolias and dogwoods puts you back in touch with the wonders of nature. Special care has been taken to preserve the dense cover of undisturbed vegetation which not only enhances the beauty of the entire recreation area, but also aides in preventing soil erosion. The series of ridges throughout the terrain are utilized as natural buffers to separate facilities with the park.

Picnic Sites/Pavilions

Lake Lincoln offers 45 picnic tables, some with grills in the day use area. All picnic tables have wonderful views of Lake Lincoln.

Two open-air pavilions are the focal point of the Lake Lincoln picnic area. The shade of towering hardwood trees and a central comfort station with area lighting are assets to make your picnic experience a great one! The large pavilions are ideal picnic sites for family reunions and other group functions.  Pavilions are available for reservations up to 13 months in advance, call the park office for more details.

 

Playground

A playground is located near the beach, and is open to all visitors of the park.

One beach volleyball court is available for use with purchase of entry fee (no balls are provided).

Water Activities
Fishing

Lake Lincoln, a 550-acre spring fed water wonderland, offers visitors fishing, boating, swimming, and skiing. Fishing is a year-round activity, the lake is stoked with bass, bream, channel catfish, and white perch. Two fishing piers extend into the lake with plenty of room for anglers to try their luck. 

Boat Launch

A public boat ramp with a floating dock makes launching easy for all types of pleasure watercraft. Boat launch is available to customers for a fee, annual passes are available for purchase at the gatehouse.

Swimming: Beach

Swimmers have a designated area in the clear, clean water of Lake Lincoln. From the 1.5-acre sand beach where sunbathers can "catch some rays" swimmers can gradually descend into the lake and enjoy swimming in an area free of fishermen and boaters. The swimming area is open all day until 6pm.

Water Skiing

Jet or water skiing is allowed on Lake Lincoln. Skiing is allowed year-round. A public boat ramp with a floating dock makes launching easy for all types of pleasure watercraft.

Chapel
Worship Services

Non-denominational Sunday worship services are held at the Magnolia Brush Arbor during the summer season.

Stay The Night

This park offers spacious sties and majority of them are heavily shaded. There are several options when it comes to staying overnight.  Lake Lincoln offers 71 RV campsites, one cabin, and three cottages. 

Developed Camping

There are 71 developed sites available for RV camping featuring concrete pads, concrete picnic tables, grills, electrical hook-ups, and a sewage dumping station. Sites 1-26 offer water and electricity hook up only. While, sites 27-71 offer water, electricity, and sewer. 

22 campsites are located lake-side. There are two bathhouses with hot showers, central air and heat, and a laundry facility is available for your convenience.

All campsites are available for advance reservations up to 13 months in advance.  Monthly camping may be available. Please check with the park office for availability.

Vacation Cabins

Lake Lincoln currently has one secluded cabin featuring two queen size beds, kitchen and living area. The cabin has central heat and air conditioning, is equipped with Dish TV, refrigerator, stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Bed and bath linens are NOT provided.

Vacation Cottages

Lake Lincoln also features three cottages. Each cottage has central heat and air conditioning, are equipped with Dish TV, refrigerator, stove, microwave, and coffee pot. Bed and bath linens are NOT provided.

Cottage one and two are two bedrooms, one bath, and will sleep four people.

Cottage three is ADA accessible, has three bedrooms, one bath, and sleeps six people.

Each cottage features a porch with patio furniture, barbecue grill, picnic table, and provides an excellent view of Lake Lincoln. Reservations are highly recommended.

Primitive Camping

Lake Lincoln offers 14 primitive camping sites, these are first-come, first-serve only. There is a short walk to the bath house, and the sites do not offer water. 

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