Great River Road State Park
Mississippi Delta River Park — 25-Acre Perry Martin Lake Fishing and Boating, Inside the Mississippi River Levee, Great River Road Scenic Byway, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Rosedale Bolivar County Mississippi
Great River Road State Park is a day-use state park at 101 State Park Road, Rosedale, Bolivar County, Mississippi, situated inside the Mississippi River levee in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The park features 25-acre Perry Martin Lake for fishing and boating, a unique setting inside the Mississippi River levee where the river, levee, and flat agricultural Delta landscape converge, picnic areas with shelters for groups, a playground for children, proximity to the Mississippi River and the legendary Great River Road scenic byway running from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and an authentic Delta experience in one of America’s most culturally significant landscapes.
Great River Road is a Delta fishing park — 25-acre Perry Martin Lake provides calm water fishing and boating inside the Mississippi River levee at Rosedale. The park originally featured a 75-foot observation tower with panoramic Mississippi River views, but it was removed following damage from the devastating 2011 Mississippi River floods.
The levee-side setting puts visitors at the crossroads of Delta agriculture and the mighty Mississippi — a landscape of vast cotton and soybean fields stretching to the horizon. The park is managed by the City of Rosedale and connects to the Great River Road scenic byway.
Things to Do
- Fishing — 25-acre Perry Martin Lake
- Boating — lake access, calm waters
- Picnicking — shelters for groups
- Playground — children’s play area
- Great River Road — scenic byway access
- Delta culture — authentic levee-side setting
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 101 State Park Rd, Rosedale, MS 38769 |
| Lake | Perry Martin — 25 acres, fishing + boating |
| Type | Day-use only — no camping |
| Setting | Inside Mississippi River levee, Delta |
| Managed By | City of Rosedale |
| Coordinates | 33.8428° N, 91.0356° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
Great River Road SP — on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The park’s Mississippi River, loess bluffs, and hardwood forest support bald eagles, great blue herons, and white-tailed deer. The 75-foot observation tower provides panoramic views of the Mississippi Delta.
Nearby Attractions
Rosedale — adjacent. Mississippi River — at the park. Mississippi Delta — surrounding.
Can you camp at Great River Road State Park?
No — Great River Road State Park in Rosedale, Mississippi, is a day-use facility only with no camping available. The park sits inside the Mississippi River levee in the Delta and features 25-acre Perry Martin Lake for fishing and boating, picnic shelters for groups, and a playground. The original 75-foot observation tower providing Mississippi River views was removed after the 2011 floods. The park connects to the Great River Road scenic byway and is managed by the City of Rosedale.
Last updated: May 2026
