State Park · Mississippi
A pine-and-magnolia CCC-era park one and a half hours from New Orleans: 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa for boating and water skiing, 27 lakeside cabins, a full-service marina, and an 18-hole championship golf course.
Field briefing
Percy Quin State Park starts with access, not mileage.
Before you go
The campground is large and well-equipped with full hookups, and the park sits just 90 minutes from New Orleans, making it a popular regional escape. Reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance and are strongly recommended for summer cabin weekends.
Weather, crowds, and what the season changes about the trip.
Mild and pleasant in southwestern Mississippi, with wildflowers and good fishing into April and May.
Pack Light layers and rain shell for afternoon showers; bug spray for lakeside evenings.
Hot and humid; the lake and swimming pool provide the main relief from the southern summer heat.
Pack Sun protection, swim gear, water, and bug spray; early morning and evening are most comfortable.
Warm and pleasant; one of the best seasons for golf, fishing, and quieter lake recreation.
Pack Light layers; fall temperatures remain warm well into November in southwestern Mississippi.
Mild by national standards, with the golf course open and the campground accessible year-round.
Pack Light to moderate layers; winter weather is unpredictable but rarely severe.
Lake Tangipahoa boating and water skiing
A 490-acre freshwater lake with a covered marina, 36 boat slips, a boat launch, and full permission for water and jet skiing.
Quail Hollow Golf Course
An 18-hole championship course designed by Arthur Hills, 6,754 yards of rolling southern Mississippi terrain with mini-verde ultradwarf greens and a slope rating of 121.
27 lakeside vacation cabins
CCC-era and modern cabins with lake views, air conditioning, central heat, bed and bath linens, and porches; many feature fireplaces. The park's signature lodging draw for families and fishing groups.
Put the access rule first: shuttle, parking, timed-entry, or reservation windows should decide the order of the day. For one day in Percy Quin State Park, make Lake Tangipahoa boating and water skiing the non-negotiable, add Quail Hollow Golf Course only if the first stop runs clean, and keep 27 lakeside vacation cabins as the flexible finish.
Turn Percy Quin's conditions into water, pack, and sleep-system decisions.
Build around access
Plan the transfer before the trail list.
Plan your trip
4 quick tools, already seeded for Percy Quin State Park. Tune the route, pack weight, weather margin, and overnight setup after the access plan is real.
Start with the gear decisions this park changes: footing, weather, camping, and water.
Kit Authority
Percy Quin State Park packing list
0 of 24 packed. Check items as you pack, then take this list to the store, trailhead, or campsite.
Pack planning
Use this as a constraint check while you are still shaping the trip. The active checklist becomes useful once your route, dates, and sleep plan are set.
Checklist mode
24 items, grouped for the trip you are actually taking.
The buying guides that match what Percy Quin asks of your kit, with our current top picks across budget and use case.
The park has 102 full-hookup RV campsites and 50 primitive tent sites, plus 27 lakeside cabins, a nine-room motel with kitchenettes, two golf villas, and a group camp sleeping up to 212. Premium primitive tent platforms are also available. Reservations for all facilities are made through reserve.mdwfp.com or by calling the park. McComb is about 2 miles away.
Camping reservations
The 27 lakeside cabins are the most in-demand lodging; summer and holiday weekends book fast. RV sites with full hookups are more available but should still be reserved ahead for peak season.
Reviewed June 11, 2026
Booking window
Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance. Premium primitive tent platforms can also be reserved; call the park for availability.
Where to book or verify
Official MDWFP online reservation system for Percy Quin campsites, cabins, and motel rooms.
Official MDWFP park page for facilities, golf, marina, and camping details.
Check for federal campground, backcountry, tour, and permit inventory tied to this park.
Campgrounds to know
Make the transfer plan before the trail plan.
Weather windows, boat schedules, flight buffers, and backup days shape what is realistic.
Getting there
Car strategy
Percy Quin State Park is at 2036 Percy Quin Drive in McComb, Mississippi, about two and a half hours north of New Orleans via I-55.
Fly in
Take Exit 13 off I-55, turn onto Airport Fernwood Road, then right onto Highway 48 for 0.4 miles; the park entrance is on the left.
Local movement
McComb has gas, grocery, and dining nearby.
Pair this with lodging: the best base is the one that protects the departure window, pickup point, or weather buffer.
Percy Quin is about 90 miles north of New Orleans, roughly one and a half to two hours via I-55 north. It is one of the closest full-service Mississippi state parks to the New Orleans metro area.
Yes. Quail Hollow Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by Arthur Hills on the park grounds, measuring 6,754 yards with a slope rating of 121. Contact the course directly at (601) 684-2903.
Yes. Lake Tangipahoa is a 490-acre freshwater lake that allows water skiing and jet skiing. The park has a marina with 36 slips and a boat launch. Daily and annual boat launch passes are available.
Call the park at (601) 684-3938 or use the online reservation system at reserve.mdwfp.com. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance and are strongly recommended for summer and holiday weekends.