Leroy Percy State Park is a public recreation area located off Mississippi Highway 12 approximately west of Hollandale,

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. It is the state's oldest

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, its construction having begun with the arrival of the

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in 1934. It is named after LeRoy Percy, a former

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from Mississippi.

Activities and amenities

The park features alligators and two observation towers to watch them from, boating and fishing on Alligator Lake, hunting, primitive and developed campsites, eight cabins, two nature trails, picnic area, and a disc golf course. It features impressive natural beauty in its cypress trees, artesian springs, and ancient oaks with Spanish moss. Visitors can pay for a day pass or an overnight campground pass.

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External links

Leroy Percy State Park
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Leroy Percy State Park Map
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks {{authority control State parks of Mississippi Protected areas of Washington County, Mississippi 1934 establishments in Mississippi