PAUL B JOHNSON STATE PARK
Located in the heart of Mississippi?s pine belt region Paul B. Johnson State Park is the gateway to a natural wonderland marked by majestic long-leaf and loblolly pines, delicate dogwoods, and ancient oaks. The deep forests surrounding Paul B. Johnson provide a picturesque setting for a variety of outdoor activities. The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is just a 20-minute drive to the north, making Paul B. Johnson State Park the perfect place to spend a football weekend.
Day-UseFishingyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
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The park offers freshwater fishing in a 225-acre lake. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish here. There's also an option for pier or boat fishing with rental facilities available on-site. A Mississippi Fishing License is required to fish within the park boundaries.
Paul B Johnson State Park is located near Hattiesburg, Petal and Purvis
Paul B Johnson State Park offers numerous picnic spots with tables and grills, some overlooking the lake for scenic views.
The park offers birding opportunities with diverse species, including waterfowl and songbirds. Birdwatchers can explore various trails or the lake area for sightings.
Black Creek Market
843 Churchwell Rd
Hattiesburg, MS
+16015508315
Paddlers and campers grab hot bacon cheeseburgers, live bait, and bags of ice at this roadside stop right before launching onto the pine-lined blackwater streams.
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Mississippi Armed Forces MuseumBuilding, 850 Forrest Ave W
Hattiesburg, MS
+16013877248
Paved outdoor trails cut through towering pine woods where massive Cold War tanks, attack helicopters, and artillery pieces sit right in the open air.
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(8.5 out of 10) Black Creek Canoe Rental20 Old Hwy 49 W
Brooklyn, MS
+16015828817
Outfitter trips launch paddlers onto tea-colored streams winding through De Soto National Forest, where wide white sandbars offer quiet spots to pitch a tent for the night.
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dogs and animals should not be allowed..
MY husband and I visited this park,it is excellent,we plan to rent a cabin in the near future,it is such a beautiful park.
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