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J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

J.P. Coleman State Park Campground, near Iuka, Mississippi, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. This campground offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it suitable for various camping styles.

The sites here are equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, which campers appreciate for convenience. Many visitors have highlighted the clean restrooms and showers, with one camper noting, “Bathrooms were clean with plenty of warm water.” The campground also features a small playground and a mini-golf area, perfect for keeping the kids entertained.

If you’re a fan of water activities, you’ll love the proximity to the lake, which offers opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Some campers have enjoyed stunning views from their sites, with one stating, “Fantastic view of the lake from site 45.” While the campground can get busy, especially in the summer, the friendly atmosphere and community vibe make it a welcoming spot for families and friends alike.

So, whether you’re planning a quick overnight stay or a longer retreat, J.P. Coleman State Park Campground has the essentials to make your camping experience enjoyable.

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Location

J.P. Coleman State Park Campground is located in Mississippi

Detail location of campground

Directions

13 miles North of Iuka off Hwy 25. Turn onto County Road 989; follow County Road 989 until it intersects County Road 321. Turn right. The entrance to the park is approximately one mile.

Address

613 Cr 321
Iuka, MS 38852

Coordinates

34.93100023 N
88.16700028 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024

Great

We will be back in the fall for an extended weekend trip. Staff was super friendly and helpful helping us find ice cream during a storm rolling thru. The site we had was up hill facing the lake which worked out with a small trailer.

Site50
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Sable A., August 17, 2024
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Sable A., August 17, 2024
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Sable A., August 17, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2024

Quick night stay

Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground. All the staff were very friendly and Gary was a great guy that we chatted with for a bit after checking in. Restrooms were clean and air conditioned. Family type campgrounds with friendly happy campers. We will be back a lot more in the future.

Site50
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by James R., July 28, 2024
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by James R., July 28, 2024
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by James R., July 28, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2022

Nice Lake View...but

PROS 

We were able to reserve 368 days prior to arrival 

Very friendly and helpful check-in clerk 

Fantastic view of the lake from site 45 

Mostly quiet except for campground party animals until 3am! 

Concrete parking pad 

BBQ grill 

Fire ring constructed of concrete pavers 

Coin-operated washers/dryers in shower/toilet facility 

Small playground, pool and mini-golf course 

Good jumping off point for Shiloh Battlefield 

CONS 

Campsite 45 was full of litter…cigarettes butts, bones, bottle caps, pieces of chalk, straws, melted soda bottles…just nasty 

Fire ring made of concrete pavers full of ash and trash upon arrival…again nasty Pedestal BBQ grill full of trash and ash upon arrival…more nastiness 

Campers ignored basic rules/courtesy/respect such as keeping dogs on leash and walking through occupied campsites at anytime. One camper walking through our site complained to us our chairs on our site were in THEIR way. 

No senior discount 

Narrow site 

Site 45 not level 

Site 45 mostly fun sun 

Basically we didn't experience any of the campground rules being enforced so obviously there is no management oversight at this State Park 

Never saw a park ranger drive through the campground (Saturday-Monday) 

Never saw a camp host or a campsite for a camp host

Campground quiet hours not enforced 

Posted "No Swimming” from campsites along lake, but that didn’t stop a sole and no one enforced it 

Concrete picnic table at end of parking pad, so at the bumper of the camper 

Sites very close to each other with no vegetation between sites, so no privacy what so ever 

Street lights throughout campground, so not dark sky friendly 

Small playground, pool and mini-golf course not walkable from campground 

Trash dumpsters outside of campground…not walkable 

Twisty, steep and narrow roadway into campsite...not for novice rig drivers

Due to short campsites, tow vehicles had to be creative with parking, sometimes blocking most of the campground road, again no enforcement efforts

No WiFi 

1 bar Verizon

Site45
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Napunani , June 23, 2022
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Napunani , June 23, 2022
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Napunani , June 23, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 17, 2022

Great campground

Clean campground, bathrooms were clean with plenty of warm water. They have vending machine, washer/dryer on site. They also have small playground at entrance and small area of mini golf.

Site39
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by amber , March 17, 2022
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by amber , March 17, 2022
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by amber , March 17, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021

Narrow sites with killer views

The sites are rather narrow with varying sizes and locations for outdoor living space. Pay close attention to the states website regarding vehicle size maximums. As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it. As it is, our 25ft trailer fits nicely, but the truck is parallel parked across the end of my site in order to be off the road. The picnic table is behind the camper instead of on camp side, which isn’t my favorite setup but we are making due. Some sites have metal fire rings, while others (like ours) have rock circle pits. Some campsites on the hill side have no picnic table OR fire pits. They also have almost no room to walk around the RV without tumbling down the hill. Sites 62 and 64 aren’t terrible, but everything else from 59 and up is pretty bad. 25-34 and 51-54 are short and back up to a a hill. Would be great for Class B or smaller travel trailers. Sites 10-24 are in a separate area from the rest. 35-50 are down on a low flat area near the water and are the best if you like a view of the lake.

Bath house in our loop is clean, not completely out of date, and heated for cold weather camping. There is a small area with 2 set of pay washers/dryers and a few vending machines.

All in all, well worth the State’s $32/night charge.

Site43
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Michael W., October 19, 2021
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Michael W., October 19, 2021
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Michael W., October 19, 2021
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2021

Not my style, but others love it.

Another Mississippi State Park that has so much potential, but has been neglected. The bath house is nice, but most of the sites are extremely close together. Laundry facility’s and vending machines can be found in the bathroom.

The cove with sites 10-24 seem to be the better spots in my personal opinion. The sites on the water are nice (43,45,47).

They do have cabins for rent along with a lodge and a Marina on site. Most people that camp here are coming for the lake. This is a popular place during the summer.

  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Shana D., February 9, 2021
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Shana D., February 9, 2021
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Shana D., February 9, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020

Treasure

Great place on the lake. Campground is fairly hilly and our spot was far from level. It was the last spot available and I understand why! Lots to do on the lake and close to Muscle Shoals.

  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Larry , November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Larry , November 20, 2020
Reviewed May. 21, 2020

Very pretty

Very beautiful recreation area. Would be better if the had hiking trails. Primitive camping area is developed.

  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Tiger Scout S., May 21, 2020
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Tiger Scout S., May 21, 2020
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

On the water!!

Love love this campground!! We stayed right on the water, the spots are big and spacious. Fire pits provided, very clean with great walking trails, dog friendly. Easy access!!

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2018

JP

great campsite. wonderful place to kayak. clean bath house and cabins available. poor cell phone service and slow WiFi

  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Madeline A., June 14, 2018
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Madeline A., June 14, 2018
  • Review photo of J.P. Coleman State Park Campground by Madeline A., June 14, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the campground layout at J.P. Coleman State Park?

The campground features paved parking pads across various sites, with campsites arranged in different areas including a cove containing sites 10-24, which are considered some of the more desirable locations. Site 55 offers clear views of the water despite being set back, while site 45 provides fantastic lake views. The terrain is fairly hilly with many sites situated on slopes, resulting in some spots being far from level. Sites vary in size and arrangement of outdoor living space, with some campsites positioned right on the water. Pay careful attention to the park's published vehicle size maximums when selecting a site, as space limitations apply to certain areas.

What amenities are available at J.P. Coleman State Park campground?

J.P. Coleman State Park campground offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Amenities include clean air-conditioned bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities with washers and dryers, and vending machines. The park provides fire rings constructed of concrete pavers, BBQ grills, and picnic tables at campsites. Recreation options include mini golf, a playground near the entrance, and excellent lake access for kayaking and water activities. WiFi is available though somewhat slow, and cell phone reception is limited. The park maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with clean facilities throughout.

What do visitors say about camping at J.P. Coleman State Park?

Campers consistently praise J.P. Coleman State Park for its beautiful waterfront location and clean facilities. Many highlight the spacious waterfront sites, easy lake access for kayaking and water activities, and the overall cleanliness of bathhouses. The park is noted for being dog-friendly with great walking opportunities. While most visitors enjoy the peaceful setting and lake views, some mention challenges with uneven terrain and closely spaced sites in certain areas. The family-friendly atmosphere and helpful staff receive positive mentions, though occasional noise from other campers is noted. The park's potential as a recreation area is widely acknowledged, though some wish for more developed hiking trails.

How can I make camping reservations at J.P. Coleman State Park?

Reservations for J.P. Coleman State Park can be made through the Mississippi State Parks reservation system. The park allows booking up to 368 days in advance, which is beneficial for securing preferred sites, particularly the popular waterfront locations. When making reservations, carefully review site specifications regarding maximum vehicle lengths, as the park website provides important details about size restrictions for different sites. For assistance with bookings or questions about availability, contact the park office directly. The friendly staff can help with site selection based on your specific camping setup and preferences. During peak seasons, early reservation is strongly recommended.