Roosevelt State Park
CCC-Built Resort on 150-Acre Shadow Lake — 15 Cabins, 110 RV Sites, 18-Hole Disc Golf, Splash Zone Water Slide, Bienville National Forest, Morton MS
Roosevelt State Park is a state park at 2149 MS-13, Morton, Scott County, Mississippi, on the edge of Bienville National Forest surrounding 150-acre Shadow Lake. The park features 15 renovated vacation cabins (9 original CCC-built), a motel, 110 full-hookup RV campsites and primitive camping, 150-acre Shadow Lake with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish fishing, kayak rentals, the Shadow Lake Splash Zone seasonal pool with water slide, an 18-hole disc golf course (Moccasin Bend), mountain biking and nature trails (5 miles), tennis and pickleball courts, and the Alfreda Harris Lodge with camp store.
Roosevelt is Mississippi’s CCC masterpiece — built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the park’s original stone and timber cabins have been lovingly renovated while preserving their Depression-era character. Shadow Lake provides 150 acres of fishing, kayaking, and waterfront relaxation.
The Splash Zone with water slide brings family fun, while the 18-hole Moccasin Bend disc golf course and 5 miles of mountain biking trails add active recreation.
Things to Do
- Fishing — Shadow Lake, bass/crappie/catfish
- Cabins — 15, including 9 CCC originals
- Camping — 110 full-hookup RV sites
- Splash Zone — seasonal pool + water slide
- Disc golf — 18-hole Moccasin Bend
- Mountain biking — 5 mi trails
- Kayak rentals — Shadow Lake
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 2149 MS-13, Morton, Scott County, MS 39117 |
| Lake | Shadow Lake — 150 acres |
| Cabins | 15 (9 CCC-built) + motel |
| Camping | 110 full-hookup + primitive |
| Phone | (601) 732-6316 |
| Managed By | MS Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks |
| Coordinates | 32.3201° N, 89.6691° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Roosevelt State Park have cabins?
Yes — Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi, has 15 renovated vacation cabins (including 9 original CCC-built cabins from the 1930s), plus a motel and 110 full-hookup RV campsites. The park surrounds 150-acre Shadow Lake with bass, crappie, and catfish fishing, kayak rentals, the Splash Zone pool with water slide, an 18-hole disc golf course, and 5 miles of mountain biking trails. Call (601) 732-6316.
Last updated: May 2026
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