Spring-Fed Lake in the Holly Springs National Forest Foothills of North Mississippi — 60-Acre Spring-Fed Lake With Fishing Swimming and Boating, Campground With Cabins and Tent Sites in a Pine and Hardwood Forest Setting, Disc Golf Course Rated Among the Best in Mississippi, Hiking and Nature Trails Through Rolling North Mississippi Hills, Near Holly Springs Marshall County Northern Mississippi
Wall Doxey State Park is a state park near Holly Springs, Marshall County, northern Mississippi, managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The park features a 60-acre spring-fed lake (Spring Lake) with fishing for bass, bream, and catfish, a swimming beach with bathhouse open seasonally, pedal boat and canoe rentals on the lake, a campground with rental cabins and tent/RV sites with water and electric hookups, a disc golf course rated among the best public courses in Mississippi, hiking and nature trails through rolling north Mississippi pine and hardwood forest, picnic areas with shelters and pavilions, a playground and sports facilities for families, and a peaceful retreat in the foothills near the Holly Springs National Forest — far from the crowded Gulf Coast parks.
The spring-fed lake is the centerpiece — crystal-clear water fed by natural springs maintains better water quality than most Mississippi reservoir parks. The swimming beach is one of the few natural freshwater swimming spots in the northern part of the state.
The disc golf course has become a regional destination — wooded fairways through mature forest with challenging elevation changes draw players from across the mid-South. The course takes advantage of the park’s rolling terrain that’s unusual for Mississippi.
Named for Wall Doxey, a US Senator from Mississippi who served from 1941 to 1943, the park preserves a quiet pocket of hill country that feels more like Tennessee or Alabama than the flat Delta most associate with Mississippi.
Things to Do
- Spring Lake — fishing, swimming, boats
- Camping — cabins, tent/RV hookups
- Disc golf — top-rated course
- Hiking — forest trails
- Swimming beach — seasonal
- Picnicking — shelters, pavilions
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 7 mi S of Holly Springs, Marshall County, MS |
| Lake | Spring Lake — 60 acres, spring-fed |
| Camping | Cabins + tent/RV with hookups |
| Disc Golf | 18-hole wooded course |
| Swimming | Beach with bathhouse (seasonal) |
| Managed By | MS Dept. Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks |
| Coordinates | 34.6833° N, 89.5167° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you swim at Wall Doxey State Park?
Yes — Wall Doxey State Park near Holly Springs, Mississippi has a swimming beach with bathhouse on the 60-acre spring-fed Spring Lake, open seasonally. The park also offers camping with cabins and hookup sites, one of Mississippi’s top-rated disc golf courses, fishing for bass and catfish, pedal boat and canoe rentals, and hiking trails through rolling north Mississippi forest. Managed by MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Last updated: May 2026
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are John W. Kyle State Park (within about an hour’s drive) and John Kyle State Park (within about an hour’s drive).
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Wall Doxey State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in designated areas of Mississippi state parks only and must be restrained on a leash.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Adequate leash not more than six feet long required.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No pets are allowed in or around the swimming pool areas or lake beach areas.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are forbidden in and around the overnight lodging areas (cabins, cottages, motels, villas) — no pet-friendly cabin program.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets that disturb guests will be removed from the park; pets may not be left unattended.
Are dogs allowed at Wall Doxey State Park?
Pets are allowed in designated areas of Mississippi state parks only and must be restrained on a leash. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via mdwfp.com. More: Mississippi state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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