Legion State Park
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: $2.00 per person. Legion State Park is a lake cove on Lake Toppasha / Lake Palila in Winston County, Mississippi.
Closures and warnings
MDWFP: swimming is not permitted in Lake Toppasha or Lake Palila. Lakes are stocked for fishing only. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Water clarity | Lake Toppasha is 12 acres and Lake Palila is 4 acres; both are fishing lakes, not swim beaches. |
Access
| Parking | Park entrance at 635 Legion State Park Road, Louisville (Winston County). |
|---|---|
| Fee | $2.00 per person; ages 5 and under free. |
| Hours | 8 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week. |
| Managed by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (Legion State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Picnic areas, nature trail, CCC-era Legion Lodge, and two small stocked lakes for fishing. |
- Lake Toppasha boat launch : Dirt-bottomed boat ramp; trolling motors only.
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Legion State Park open?
MDWFP: swimming is not permitted in Lake Toppasha or Lake Palila. Lakes are stocked for fishing only. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week.
Can you swim at Legion State Park?
No, swimming is not allowed at Legion State Park.
How do you get to Legion State Park?
Parking: Park entrance at 635 Legion State Park Road, Louisville (Winston County).
Is there a fee at Legion State Park?
The fee is $2.00 per person; ages 5 and under free.
What facilities are at Legion State Park?
Restrooms, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Picnic areas, nature trail, CCC-era Legion Lodge, and two small stocked lakes for fishing.
What are the rules at Legion State Park?
Dogs are allowed, camping is allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Legion State Park is inside Legion State Park .
Sources
3
- https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/park/legion-state-park (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName / lake sizes / swimming prohibition / boat ramp, access.fee, access.hours, access.amenities, hazardNote / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed false / waterClarityNote)
- https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/birding-wildlife/legion-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.parking / hours confirmation)
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/mississippi/40-Miss-Code-R-SS-6-1-2 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs, rules.camping, rules.glass)