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Wall Doxey
Overview
Wall Doxey State Park offers a quiet escape centered around a 25-acre spring-fed lake in the rolling hills of North Mississippi. Named after a former U.S. Senator, this park provides a classic outdoor experience where the sound of the wind through the pines replaces the noise of the city. It serves as a peaceful basecamp for those wanting to explore the northern reaches of the state while staying in a scenic woodland setting that feels worlds away from modern distractions.
Location & Surroundings
Located just south of Holly Springs, Mississippi, the park is conveniently positioned off Highway 7 for easy access. It sits within a lush hardwood forest that provides significant shade for most of the campground, keeping the area cool during the humid Southern summers. Its proximity to both the historic charm of Holly Springs and the vibrant energy of Oxford and the University of Mississippi makes it an ideal spot for those who want a mix of quiet nature and local culture.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground features numerous sites equipped with water and electrical hookups, catering to most standard RV sizes. Visitors have access to central bathhouses and laundry facilities to ensure a comfortable multi-day stay. Beyond the campsites, the park is known for its:
- Centralized picnic pavilions for group gatherings.
- A well-maintained playground for families.
- A boat ramp providing easy access to the spring-fed waters for small craft.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the two 18-hole disc golf courses, which are widely considered some of the best in the region. The lake is a popular spot for bream, bass, and catfish fishing, while the surrounding nature trails offer miles of exploration for hikers. For a change of pace, the nearby town of Holly Springs features stunning antebellum architecture, while the nearby Strawberry Plains Audubon Center offers incredible bird-watching opportunities for wildlife photographers.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for nature-loving families and couples seeking a quiet, rustic atmosphere rather than a high-end commercial resort. It is a perfect choice for college football fans visiting nearby Oxford who prefer a serene wooded retreat over a crowded city environment. If you value a shaded site, a tranquil lake view, and a slower pace of life, Wall Doxey State Park will likely fit your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
User Reviews
Christy Foster
How this place rates as a 4.3 at the time of this review is beyond me! This is truly a State Park that the state forgot about! We stayed one night passing through and after a really great experience on the other side of Mississippi at Lake Lowndes, we certainly were surprised by this one. It has a creepy, sketchy vibe, but we continued to camp site 19. As we drove in, we noticed trash everywhere, and I mean everywhere...along the sides of all the roads, at the campsites we passed and when we got to our site, I filled an entire trash bag with garbage picked up just at our site. Our site had a new picnic table, but many others were broken and gross. There is no fire ring, but a few rocks in a circle filled with trash and cigarette butts. We went walking and two different piers are broken, decrepit and falling apart. Stone buildings that were probably once beautiful, sit full of debris, with smashed out windows. I mentioned the garbage to the women in the front office and it was clear they couldn't care less. I'm not sure if this park is understaffed or the staff is apathetic, but it's a disgrace. We would never stay here again and do not recommend it at all. We couldn't wait to get out of there!
Denise Robinson
The best part of this parkis the staff! They are very nice. However... This park is very run down. It needs lots of repairs. It only has one working restroom/bathhouse for the entire park. The dock in the cover photo is not accessible. It's in disrepair. The picnic table are extremely old and nasty. The campsites are extremely close to each other, but very shady.
Ratchada Miller (เหมียว มิลเลอร์)
It is easy to find and is close to the highway. Although the park looks rundown, it offers a very quiet overnight stay. There is a good 2.5-mile walking trail around the lake.
Michael Ezell
A very awesome park. Walked half the trail wanted to do the entire trail but the trail got dangerous half way in, and we had to turn around. Trail was grown up and could use some clearing for sure. Certainly take some mosquito spray with Deet ticks are bad. Beautiful atmosphere. Playground looked very nice. Resting in main building were extremely clean.
Sarah Caylor
My group of 6 had a great first experience at Wall Doxey State Park! We stayed Friday - Sunday for the Snappy-Sync Firefly tours. I highly recommend attending this limited-time-only annual event! Park staff and volunteers were awesome and answered all of our questions. My group was amazed by how the synchronized fireflies lit up the forest. I'm taking Mom with me next year :) The bathhouse was very clean and well taken care of. Site 62 was completely shaded and had a small pile of firewood piled up near a tree for us to use. The hike, be it only 2 miles, was fairly easy. We saw a lot of cool mushrooms- including some edible chanterelles! We will be back again!
