George P. Cossar State Park

About this park

George P. Cossar State Park, established in 1966 on the shores of Enid Lake in north-central Mississippi, is widely regarded as a sportsman's paradise, with most of the surrounding lakeshore and the adjacent Holly Springs National Forest open to public hunting across a genuinely wide range of game species. The park's fishing credentials are equally notable: the world-record crappie, weighing in at just over five pounds, was pulled directly from the waters of Enid Lake, a catch that still draws serious crappie anglers to the lake decades later hoping to challenge that record. Named for George Payne Cossar, the park combines these exceptional hunting and fishing opportunities with a genuinely well-rounded set of family recreation amenities, including disc golf, miniature golf, and a meeting and banquet room overlooking Enid Lake available for group events. Fifteen air-conditioned cabins, split between six duplex units and three standalone cabins, give visitors comfortable overnight options beyond the park's 76 developed campsites and two bathhouses. Enid Lake itself, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir, provides boating, fishing, and water skiing across a large enough surface area to accommodate all three activities without excessive crowding, and the lake's scenic natural shoreline gives George P. Cossar a quieter, more rural character than some of Mississippi's more heavily developed state parks. The combination of trophy fishing, abundant public hunting land, and solid family amenities has made it a consistent draw for both serious sportsmen and more casual vacationing families.