HATTIESBURG, MS - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) celebrated the grand re-opening of Paul B. Johnson Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a special event on March 26, 2026. The day began with a morning social, followed by a special program with remarks from Mississippi Representative Larry Byrd. Guests then had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated campground and cabins.
“The recent renovations at Paul B. Johnson State Park highlights our continued investment in Mississippi State Parks,” said Lynn Posey, MDWFP Executive Director. “We are pleased to reopen the park and provide visitors with updated amenities and a chance to explore Mississippi’s great outdoors.”
Paul B. Johnson State Park now features 129 newly updated campsites for RV camping. Each RV campsite offers full hookups including water, electricity, and sewer, as well as a picnic table and grill, giving campers everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. These new amenities make Paul B. Johnson State Park the ideal destination for RV campers to enjoy Mississippi’s great outdoors.
In addition to the updated campsites, Paul B. Johnson State Park also has 12 newly renovated cabins and two duplexes. Each newly renovated cabin includes new stainless steel kitchen appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee station), new dining area with solid surface countertops, new living room furniture with a flatscreen and satellite TV, new bedroom furniture and bathrooms with new walk-in tile shower. The duplexes also include new outdoor porch with picnic table, firepit, and grill, and new screened in back porch with outdoor furniture.
Paul B Johnson State Park also has other new renovations and amenities such as two bathhouses, day-use restroom, group camp bathhouse, and new A/C units in various places around the park.
