VacationCabins
Six rustic cabins overlooking Bear Creek are available for rental. Cabins are furnished with bed and bath linens, basic kitchen equipment, are air-conditioned and heated, and have screened-in porches or patios and stone fire-places. Each cabin accommodates four to six people.  Reservations are strongly recommended. Pets are not allowed in or around cabin area.
Cabin Brochure (Download)

Group Camping
Group camping is available in six air-conditioned cabins housing up to 108 with separate counselor's quarters. Meals are served cafeteria style in the dining hall. Also available are five air-conditioned primitive style huts housing up to 46 persons. Campers must furnish their own linens, pillows, towels, soap, and other personal items. Reservations are required.
Group Camp Brochure (Download)


Nature Trail
A 13-mile nature trail system traverses the park, winding along rocky bridges with spectacular views, through shallow, fern-filled canyons, and beside the churning waters of Bear Creek.  Trail maps are available at the park office.


Disc Golf
Disc Golf is a sport that can be played year round and is enjoyed by all ages.  There is no fee to play.  Rental discs can be obtained at the park office.  Also, new discs and other accessories are on sale.  The park has three courses "Chickasaw Trails", "Warrior Ridge" and "Tushka Run".  Score cards can be obtained at the Park Office.   
Southern National Disc Golf Association  (Link)


Bear Creek Float Trip (Canoe)
A 6.25 mile float trip down rocky-bottomed Bear Creek operates daily from mid-April until mid-October, (weather and water level permitting).   A fee is charged.  Scenic sandstone bluffs, lush greenery, a canopy of mixed hardwoods and pines, shoals and rapids with long pools in between provide an enjoyable and exciting trip.  Everything you need is provided by the park: canoes, paddles, lifejackets and transportation.  Lifejackets must be worn the duration of the float trip.  There is a limit of two persons per canoe.  One small, collapsible, lunchbox size cooler per canoe will be permitted on the trip.  Tishomingo County is a dry county - No alcoholic beverages will be allowed.  Coolers are subject to search.

The scheduled departure is 10:00 a.m. Advanced reservations are recommended.  All persons wanting to take the float trip must report to the Park Office 30-minutes prior to departure time.  Canoeist leave their cars at the park's Swinging Bridge Area and are transported upstream to begin the float trip.  Participants return to the swinging bridge approximately two and a half to three hours later (dependent upon water conditions).  At the end of the trip, all canoeist are required to load their canoes on the trailer provided.   


Pool (Seasonal)
A swimming pool is located near the Family Cabin area.  The pool complex has shower facilities.  The pool is operated Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  CLOSED on Monday(s) and Tuesday(s) each week, unless a holiday falls on one of these days.   A fee is charged.  Traditionally lifeguards are school aged and days of operation will be dictated by school schedule (Inquire at Park Office for any changes to normal days and hours of operations).


Permitted Rock Climbing
Helmets are required.  Participants must provide their own equipment and secure a permit at the park office prior to engaging in any climbing activites.  Climbing Guides are available for purchase at the Park Office. 


Fishing
Haynes Lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, and bass. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65 and may be purchased at the park office for a nominal fee. Water skiing is not permitted on Haynes Lake.
Haynes Lake Depth Map (mdwfp link)
Weekly Fishing Report (mdwfp link)
Fishing License Report (mdwfp link)


Boat Launching
Haynes Lake offers freshwater for fishing. A boat launch is available for persons with their own boats.


Picnic Area / Shelter
Numerous picnic sites with grills are located throughout the park.  Three large, covered picnic pavilions with electricty may be reserved for a small fee.


Laundry
Laundry Facilities are available.


Day Use
Playground equipment is also available with several sites located thoughout the park.  An 1840's  restored log cabin in a natural setting offers an interesting look at pioneer life.  The Swinging Bridge, constructed in 1939 offers a scenic passageway high above Bear Creek.  An all-purpose ball field is available for volleyball and other field games.