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Paul B. Johnson State Park, Hattiesburg, MS

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Sports & Outdoors

Paul B. Johnson State Park

A Mississippi state park centered on Geiger Lake, offering swimming, fishing, camping, and cabins in pine forest.

319 Geiger Lake Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Hattiesburg, MS

About Paul B. Johnson State Park

Paul B. Johnson State Park sits in Mississippi's pine belt around Geiger Lake, a 225-acre freshwater lake. Visitors can swim at a sand beach, fish, boat, water ski, and use a splash pad for children. Two disc golf courses, nature trails, and playgrounds are on site. Overnight options include RV and tent campsites, cabins, and a group camp across the lake.

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  • Museums

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  • Shopping

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  • Museums

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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