Wall Doxey State Park

Wall Doxey State Park is situated on 810 acres, seven miles south of Holly Springs, a community of historic antebellum homes. In the center of the park is a beautiful 60 acre spring fed lake.

History

The park is named after Mississippi’s beloved son, Wall Doxy. Born in Holly Springs in 1892, he attended the University of Mississippi. In 1914, he opened his law practice and spent the next 15 years serving his home town as county prosecutor and then as district attorney. In 1928, Doxy was elected to serve as a U.S. representative and then as senator from 1941 to 1947. He is the only former senator to have served as Senate sergeant at arms, which is the law enforcer for the senate who gets to use the gavel at senate meetings. In 1948, Doxy’s poor health caused him to retire; he died in 1962.

Accommodations and amenities

Water and electric hookups are available at 64 developed campsites. There are 18 tent campsites and nine cabins, as well as an area for group camping. For guest comfort there are bathhouses with hot showers and a visitor center with meeting rooms and banquet rooms. Ice and firewood is purchased on site, and do not worry if the kids get dirty as there are laundry facilities on site.

Activities

Start your mornings with a 2.5 mile nature hike and take on frisbee golf after a picnic lunch. There are playgrounds and playing fields, as well as a volleyball area. Finish out your day with hiking, biking, bird watching, boating, fishing or swimming.

Wall Doxey State Park is the perfect spot for your next family outing. Stay and play for the day, the weekend or even longer. Come soon and come often, this oasis is yours to explore.