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Flint Creek Water Park
FlintCreekReservoir aerial photo.jpg
Aerial view of Flint Creek Reservoir
Flint Creek Water Park is located in Mississippi
Flint Creek Water Park
Flint Creek Water Park
Location in Mississippi
Flint Creek Water Park is located in the United States
Flint Creek Water Park
Flint Creek Water Park
Location in the United States
Location Stone County, Mississippi
Nearest city Wiggins
Area 1,900 acres (770 ha)
Established 1969 (1969)
Visitors 350,000—500,000 annually (in 2003)
Governing body Pat Harrison Waterway District
Flint Creek Water Park

Flint Creek Water Park, located in Wiggins, Mississippi, is part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District, which is a Mississippi State Agency providing outdoor recreation and management of the Pascagoula River Basin. The purpose of the nine water parks located in southeast and east-central Mississippi is to provide flood control, water management, and recreation.

Description

The 1,900-acre (7.7 km2) Flint Creek Water Park provides a wide assortment of outdoor recreational opportunities, most focusing on water sports. The 600-acre (2.4 km2) Flint Creek Reservoir is created by an earthen dam impounding the headwaters of Flint Creek, which flows south into Red Creek, a tributary of the Pascagoula River.

The lake is stocked with popular southern sporting fish: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The swimming area, which is seasonally open, features several water slides suitable for either children or adults. A nature trail provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy outdoor scenery, plants, and wildlife. There are several options for overnight visitors— 156 Class A RV campsites, 40 primitive campsites, 34 vacation cabins and 12 camphouses. A picnic area with tables and barbecue pits is also available for day use.

In May 2015, Splash of Fun opened within the Water Park and replaced Water Town recreation area. Splash of Fun recreation amenities include water slides, a swimming pool, lazy-river tubing, and a putt-putt golf course.

Flint Creek Water Park is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the Wiggins business district (via Highway 29), which provides a full complement of basic services. The Water Park is about 35 miles (56 kilometers) from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, accessible via U.S. Route 49.

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  • FlintCreekWaterPark EntrancePavilion

    Entrance Pavilion

  • Flint Creek WP

    Flint Creek Reservoir

  • FlintCreekWaterPark CabinCove

    Rental Cabins, left background, along reservoir cove

  • FlintCreekWaterParkCabin

    Rental Cabin

  • FlintCreekWaterPark LakeviewLodge

    Lakeview Lodge and Conference Center

  • FlintCreekWaterParkRestroom Laundry

    Restroom and Laundry facility

  • FlintCreekWaterPark PicnicShelter

    Picnic Shelter

  • FlintCreekWaterPark Campsite

    Typical Campsite

  • FlintCreekWaterPark PicnicArea

    Picnic Area

  • FlintCreekWaterPark SwimArea

    Swimming Area

  • FlintCreekWaterPark WaterTown

    Water Town Recreation Area in background

  • Flint Creek Waterpark, Wiggins Mississippi

    Designated Swimming Area

  • FCWP Fireworks 03

    July 4, 2014 fireworks

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