Tishomingo State Park's CCC Camp Trail follows rocky outcrops and crosses pristine springs, streams, and even waterfalls before coming to an end at the notorious Swinging Bridge. And at just 3 miles, it's likely the best easy hike in Mississippi.
When it comes to easy hikes in Mississippi. Tishomingo State Park doesn't disappoint. The park has seven different trails - all of which are considered fairly easy.
The CCC Camp Trail in Mississippi begins near the Pioneer Cabin, which dates back to the 1800s. The trail then follows rocky outcrops, which don’t exist anywhere else in the state.
Several streams and springs can be found along the trail. A natural spring is located on a nearby spur trail and is the perfect place for a cool drink.
A variety of flowers and greenery can be spotted on the trail, including many rare types of plants that can’t be found in any other part of Mississippi.
The trail goes right by the site of the old Civilian Conservation Corps camp, which is where workers lived while the park was being built. Several of the historic camp’s building foundations can still be seen. From the CCC camp, the trail splits in two for a short period before reconnecting. The "upper trail" travels above some rock formations. Those taking the "lower trail" will be lead down stone steps toward the banks of Bear Creek.
Either way, waterfall sightings are a real possibility, making this one of the best waterfall hikes in Mississippi.
The large rocks near Bear Creek are great picnic spots.
The trail then reconnects and continues, where it eventually comes to an end near the park’s Swinging Bridge.
For more information, click here or call (662) 438-6914.
So, are you ready to give the best easy hike in Mississippi a try?
Address: 105 County Road 90, Tishomingo, MS, 38873
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