Flint Creek Water Park, lake of the United States of America
Flint Creek Water Park is a 1,900-acre park in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi, part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District. Its 600-acre Flint Creek Reservoir is held back by an earthen dam on the headwaters of Flint Creek, which flows south into Red Creek and the Pascagoula River. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish.
Flint Creek Water Park is one of nine water parks run by the Pat Harrison Waterway District, a Mississippi state agency managing the Pascagoula River Basin for flood control, water management and recreation. Its 600-acre reservoir was formed by an earthen dam impounding the headwaters of Flint Creek, which flows south into Red Creek. In May 2015 Splash of Fun opened, replacing the Water Town recreation area.
Flint Creek Water Park draws many families from across southern Mississippi, especially during the warmer months. The lake and its surrounding open areas are the main gathering point for most visitors.
Sturdy shoes are a good idea since some paths run through uneven wooded ground. The park is easiest to visit from spring through early fall, when the weather stays dry and warm enough for water activities.
The reservoir is not natural: a 600-acre lake formed by an earthen dam across the headwaters of Flint Creek, which runs south into Red Creek and the Pascagoula River. The park's 1,900 acres also hold 156 Class A RV sites, 40 primitive sites, 34 cabins and 12 camphouses.
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