Clarkco State Park, State park with lake and woodlands in Quitman, US
Clarkco State Park is an 815-acre space with rolling woodlands and Ivy Lake at its center, located near the Mississippi-Alabama border. It features a 5-mile nature trail through forest sections, camping areas, cabin rentals, swimming beaches, and boat ramps for visitors.
Clarkco State Park was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which began work on the site in 1934 and completed the park in 1938. The Corps built the park's original structures, including cabins and a lodge, using local timber and stone. The park was named for Clarke County, where it is located.
The park's name combines "Clark" from Clarke County with "co," and the sign at the entrance carries the Mississippi State Parks emblem reading "Since 1936." Visitors today use the 65-acre lake for boating, waterskiing and fishing, and the park also has a disc golf course, a visitors center, picnic area and nature trails.
The park remains open year-round with multiple accommodation options from camping to cabin stays available. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear when hiking trails and check ahead for any seasonal closures or specific activity availability.
The park entrance sits on Mississippi Highway 145, the old U.S. Highway 45, five miles north of Quitman. The sign at the gate carries the Mississippi State Parks emblem with the words "Since 1936", the year the state park system began, two years before Clarkco opened.
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