Mississippi Parks and Forests

5 Mississippi parks and forests for 2026. Predicted peaks run from Oct 31 to Nov 9.

State parks, forests, gardens and preserves, many with both a drive in and a trail, each with its own predicted peak. 1 is in its predicted peak window now. Also in Mississippi: scenic drives, hikes. All of Mississippi on the map.

All 5 parks and forests in Mississippi

PlaceAreaPredicted peakWindowNow
Jeff Busby Park
Provides a great elevated overlook for leaf peeping.
Choctaw CountyLate OctoberOct 26 – Nov 5In window now
Tishomingo State Park
Rock formations and dense hardwood forest in the Appalachian foothills.
Tishomingo CountyEarly NovemberOct 27 – Nov 6Upcoming
Vicksburg National Military Park
A historic battlefield lined with trees that color up in fall.
VicksburgEarly NovemberOct 28 – Nov 7Upcoming
Trace State Park
Fall scenery and hiking trails.
Pontotoc CountyEarly NovemberOct 31 – Nov 10Upcoming
Homochitto National Forest
Nearly 200,000 acres of forest offering secluded nature experiences and beautiful fall colors reflected in the water.
Franklin CountyEarly NovemberNov 4 – Nov 14Upcoming

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