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Mississippi State Parks
Family was on our way back to Arkansas from Gulf Shores. We had about a 13 hour drive and decided we needed to find a spot mid way for a couple of days to park our trailer and just chill. We chose Cossar Park. It was situated among a deep forest of beautiful old trees, near a beautiful lake. Deer were wandering around everywhere. We just went for walks with the dogs and even took in a game of putt putt golf with our daughter. The park was not new and extravagant, but all I can say is, I wish it was 7 hours closer to us and we would be back.
WE HAD 5A AND 5B CABINS. EVERYONE SO NICE SPECIALLY THE WORKERS AND PARK RANGERS.I WOULD HAVE TO GIVE IT 5 STARS. WE STAYED 5 DAYS AND DIDN,T WANT TO LEAVE.
Just spent a quiet weekend here. Cabin was clean, roomy and had basic kitchen equipment. We fed inquisitive deer apples and watched a skunk steal our cricket box off the patio. Only downside was the lake level was low and the shoreline was very muddy, but the surroundings were lovely.
substandard facility would sum it up for me . had a week booked and left 2 days early , due to the drunks next door and restaurant closed 2 years ago , no ramps useable in Park. Asked to get bed linens changed and they said they did not usually do that no matter how long your stay was . I have stayed in State Parks in numerous states and this was by far the worst . I hope the state gets some funding to make some improvements and updates here .
A great retreat and affordable for all. Walking trails, wildlife, lakes and peaceful setting for the price of a hotel room. My parents used to Bring us to this Park every Year. I have the Best memories playing Golf and Swimming in the Pool. I live in Denver now, I havent been to the park in 15 years, but I hope it stays open. It is a Great Place for Families to go and Have a good Time..... cossar state park will not close we are open and going to stay open. I Love this park and had a great time and a lot of fun camping,fishing and swiming at the clean pool.this park has a great resture and trailes that go thur woods.the lake is write there to be in joyed freely.Fun forever didnt close the best of place in mississippi. We have been camping at this park for 15 years.Our children were raised in this park.Now our oldest daughter wants to be married at the park.It would be a great lost to all if this park is closed. I have lived in Oakland for 35 years. I have spent all my life going to Cossar Park. If it closes it will be like loosing a part of my childhood. I also take my children there now. I pray for it to stay open and continue serving our community. We held out family reunion here for the 1st time in 2010 and plan to have our 2011 reunion here as long as the park stays open. It is an excellent place for our reunion as several family members come from out of town and the cabins are great for us to rent, gather, and visit. The pavillion by the pool is plenty big enough for all. The cabins have the basics for cooking and are better than a hotel room for about the same price. we loved the cabin area at this park and hate the idea it is closing as we have heard This is a great state park, had a wonderful time doing nothing!! Just booked this years extended stay in March. was at Cossar State Park and it was a joyful experience ! We have camped here several times since then, always with such a feeling of having our space. Well kept and quiet... love it !!!!! I have camped all over several different states and George P Cossar is one of the BEST that I have been to. It is by far one of the top 3 in Mississippi. I was devistatd when I heard that this park may close. Please keep this park open for all of the avid disk golf players as well as for all of the generations to come.It is beautiful and well maintained. I have stayed here many, many times. I always leave happy and thankful I got to be in such a beautiful, special place. Keep Cossar State Park. We are sad to hear that the park is closing. We really enjoy our stay. PLEASE!! Dont close this park...By far the best of the 3 Northern Lake Parks...The other Enid Campgounds do not have sewer hook ups!!! Do not close this park. We were told it will close forever on 10/31/2010. This is not a good idea. The cabin was excellent however housekeeping needs to improve. Silverware was dirty and so was the bathroom floors.
