Clarkco State Park
NOTICE: Cabins 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, & 12 and the lodge will be closed for renovations starting September 5, 2023 until further notice. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Located just south of Meridian near the Mississippi-Alabama state line, Clarkco State Park has been a favorite Mississippi recreation spot since 1938. Situated on 815 acres of gently rolling woodlands, Clarkco State Park offers camping, cabin rentals, and water sports in a convenient yet unspoiled location, providing the perfect retreat for an afternoon or weekend getaway.
Directions & Maps
Day-Use
A day-use entry fee is charged for all day-use visitors.
- Entrance fee $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Stay the Night
Developed Camping 43 sites, Primitive Tent Camping 7 sites, Vacation Cabins 20 units, and 1 Vacation Cottage plus Laundry Facilities.
Things to Do
Picnic Sites, Picnic Pavilions, Playgrounds, Playing Fields, Nature Trails, Tennis Courts, Disc Golf, Clarkco Lake offers a Boat Launch, Fishing and Water Skiing, plus the Clarkco State Park has a zero depth Splash Pad.
Things to Know
Mississippi State Park Fees, Rules and Regulations
Area Attractions
The following attractions are located within a short drive of Clarkco State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide you with directions.
- Bienville National Forest
- Bamboo Emu Farm (Meridian)
- Causeyville General Store and Mill (Meridian)
- Historic Homes (Meridian)
- Naval Air Station (Meridian)
- Highland Park (Meridian)
- Jimmie Rodgers Museum (Meridian)
- Mathis Orchards (Meridian)
- Mississippi Children's Museum (Meridian)
- Dunn's Falls (Enterprise)
- Lake Claude Bennett
- Lake Bogue Homa
- Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area
- Tallahalla Wildlife Management Area
Annual Events in the Area
May/June
Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival (Meridian)
June
State Games of Mississippi (Meridian)
July
Coca-Cola Pops at Bonita Lakes (Meridian)
August
Mississippi Junior Miss Program (Meridian)
Park Events
January
First Day Hike
February
Hike in the Park with your Sweetie
May
Fishing Rodeo
June
Lake Run
September
Ivy Trek Ultra Cross Country
