Probably because it is part of the Pearl River Resort, Geyser Falls is a unique water park. He devotes a fair amount of attention to the subject, including the eponymous geysers heard near the front of the park. In addition to the usual assortment of water park attractions, the park offers Clearwater Key, a lush oasis of eight-acre sandy beaches. It also includes a full service restaurant with live bands. Occasionally, Geyser Falls even features national acts that take place on its outdoor stage.
Let’s go through some of its slides and other attractions:
- Mount Everwet is a collection of three speed slides, two of which are open and one is closed. Unlike most water parks, which are on fairly level terrain and build slide towers, Geyser Falls uses the natural topography of its mountainous property. Mount Everwet slides tumble down a 60-foot hill.
- Similarly, Whitewater Express is a four-lane racing slide that is built into the park’s slope.
- Backsplash is an intriguing half-pipe ride that sends riders in two-passenger tubes down a U-shaped track and into a stream of water that causes the tubes to fall backwards. It is the first trip of its kind in the United States.
- Pipe’s Peak sends passengers on two-passenger rafts that fly down its slide nestled in the trees. Finish in a bowl that shakes the rafts several times before sending them into a splash pool.
- Thunder Lake is the park’s large wave pool.
- Roundabout River is a long, slow river.
In addition to the water park, the Pearl River Resort includes three casinos, as well as hotels, golf courses, a performance theater, restaurants, a spa, and other amenities.
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What is there to eat?
Unlike most water parks, Geyser Falls has a generous variety of restaurants and dining options in the park. The Beach Club is a full service restaurant with pub food, a bar and live entertainment. Two additional cafes have more traditional park-style fast food, but offer a wide range of options.
Location and telephone:
Choctaw, Mississippi
The actual address is 209 Black Jack Road.
(601) 389-3100 or (601) 389-3099
Operating hours:
Open from mid-April to early September. Check with the park for actual days and times.
Ticket and admission policy:
Discounted rates are offered for children (under 48 ”) and seniors (over 60 years). Toddlers and infants 3 and under are free. Group rates and season passes are available.
Directions to Geyser Falls:
The address is 209 Black Jack Road.
From Jackson: Hwy 25 (Lakeland Drive) to Hwy 16E through Carthage. Follow the signs to Pearl River Resort.
From Atlanta: Highway 20W to Birmingham. Highway 20/59 to Meridian, MS. Exit 150 at Meridian to Highway 19N to Philadelphia, MS. Left on Highway 16, Left on Highway 15, and Right on Highway 16W. Follow the signs to Pearl River Resort.
From New Orleans: Highway 10E to Highway 59N to Meridian, MS. Exit 150 at Meridian to Highway 19N to Philadelphia, MS. Left on Highway 16, Left on Highway 15, and Right on Highway 16W. Follow the signs to Pearl River Resort.
Nearby parks
- Gulf Islands Water Park in Gulfport, MS
- Grand Paradise Water Park in Collins, MS
- Other Mississippi theme parks and water parks
- Tennessee water parks
- Georgia Water Parks
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Geyser Falls
