George P Cossar State Park, MS RV Rentals and Motorhome Rentals

Set on the shores of Enid Lake, George P Cossar State Park is a fantastic place to enjoy a sun-filled getaway in the Magnolia State. The park is perched on a peninsula and offers direct access to the lake, making it a paradise for swimming, boating, and fishing. When you're not making a splash in the lake, keep busy with activities like disc golf, putt-putt, and volleyball.

At just 35 miles from the University of Mississippi campus, George P Cossar State Park is popular with football fans heading to big games. The park is also a one-hour drive from Memphis, making it a popular destination for city folk looking to escape the urban scene and enjoy a relaxing lakeside getaway. Planning a road trip to the South? Book an RV in Yalobusha County and you can make a splash at George P Cossar State Park and discover nearby gems like the Holly Springs National Forest, White River National Wildlife Refuge, and Tombigbee National Forest.

Getting Outdoors

At the heart of George P Cossar State Park, the 28,000-acre Enid Lake provides a picturesque backdrop for water sports. In the height of summer, you'll see speed boats, jet skis, and kayaks cruising around the lake. Anglers will jump at the chance to reel in trophy-sized crappie. In fact, Enid Lake holds the world record for the biggest crappie, with a fish weighing more than five pounds caught in the waters. You could also reel in bass, bream, and catfish. Scenic picnic sites dot the lakeshore and are great for enjoying Mississippi specialties like blue crab, cornbread, and shrimp drenched in comeback sauce.

There's plenty on offer for landlubbers camping at George P Cossar State Park, including a family-friendly mini golf course. Balls and clubs can be rented from the park office. The 18-hole Eagle Crest disc golf course is free to play, though you'll need to bring your own discs or rent from the park office. A handful of playgrounds will keep the kids entertained. There are also volleyball nets if you feel like challenging your crew to a game. The Nature Trail is a great place to stretch your legs and treats you to gorgeous views of the lake and forest.

Stop by the visitors' center to learn more about the park's namesake George P Cossar, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives in the 20th century. Planning a family reunion or wedding? The banquet room overlooking Enid Lake provides a beautiful setting for special events.

Camping at George P Cossar State Park

The George P Cossar State Park offers more than 75 sites spread across two different campgrounds. Snap up one of the 35 waterfront sites at Yocona Ridge Campground and you can stay just steps from the lake. There's a modern bathhouse with flush toilets and hot showers, as well as a laundry room for freshening up clothes and sheets after a week or more on the road. The Jones Creek Campground features 41 sites set in a sun-dappled woodland. You'll enjoy plenty of space and privacy, as well as access to restrooms. Both campgrounds accommodate RV rentals of up to 40 feet in length.

All sites feature picnic tables and fire rings for enjoying your meals outdoors. Don't forget your hot dogs and s'mores ingredients. The campground is open throughout the year, with crowds peaking in the summer. It's best to make reservations, especially if you're traveling during a busy football weekend. As well as RV campsites, George P Cossar State Park also offers 15 self-contained cabins.

Exploring the Area

Camping in a motorhome at George P Cossar State Park offers a taste of life in North Mississippi. You're a stone's throw from small towns like Batesville and Oxford, where you can stroll around the historic town square, peer into heritage museums, and visit local attractions like Rowan Oak, a handsome Greek Revival manor that was once home to Nobel Prize-winning author, William Faulkner.

Oxford is dotted with family-run restaurants, making it a great place to sample Southern comfort food like pimento cheese, hush puppies, and pecan pie. The town is also home to the historic University of Mississippi campus. For a taste of college life, score tickets to the game, don blue and red and cheer on the legendary Ole Miss Rebels.

An hour and a half north, Holly Springs National Forest is laced with hiking trails that showcase the shimmering lakes and lush forests of North Mississippi. For gas stations, grocery stores, and other RV camping essentials, head seven miles south to Oakland. Further north, Memphis is a fantastic day trip destination for those renting a camper near George P Cossar State Park. Take a tour of iconic Sun Studio, enjoy live blues music along legendary Beale Street, and visit Graceland, the former home of Elvis.