Mississippi has 80 miles of shoreline along the Gulf Coast boasting some beautiful beaches. The Gulf Islands National Seashore protects miles of coastline, marshes, and marine life between Mississippi and Florida. You can make a reservation for the park’s campground, a perfect home base for camper van adventures, or reserve a permit for backcountry camping right on the beach.

Visit one of Mississippi’s 24 state parks and uncover some of the best vacation spots in the South. Wind your way down a nature trail or relax by an open fire in one of the state parks’ campgrounds, some of that state’s best-kept secrets. Parks are open year-round so you can enjoy Mississippi’s great outdoors in any season.

The biggest city in Mississippi is Jackson, bursting with amazing food and a lively music scene. Here you can enjoy fabulous entertainment in the birthplace of blues music and some of its best-known musicians like B.B. King and Sam Cooke, along with even more famous rock n' roll and country artists like Faith Hill and Tammy Wynette. 

Of all the musicians with roots in Mississippi, the King of Rock n’ Roll himself was born and raised in this great state. Elvis Presley’s childhood home still stands in Tupelo. You can pose next to a life-size statue, portraying him at age 13, and step inside the church where his love for Southern gospel music began.

Mississippi’s outdoor attractions and picturesque towns are best experienced firsthand. A camper van from GoCamp means you’re prepared wherever you go, and puts you at the wheel of your Mississippi adventure.

The rarest of North American cranes live in Mississippi in the Jackson County region. The Mississippi Sandhill Crane stands about 44 inches tall and has an eight-foot wingspan.

In 1963 University of Mississippi Medical Center performed the world’s first human lung transplant.

The highest point in the Mississippi is Woodall Mountain at 806 feet.