Natchez State Park

Amenities

Directions

Directions to Park

Area Attractions
The following attractions are located within a short drive of Natchez State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide you with directions.

• Antebellum Homes (Natchez)
• Natchez Tourism
• Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (Natchez)
• Emerald Mound (Natchez)
• Old South Winery (Natchez)
• Historic Jefferson College (Washington)
• Golf Courses
• Natchez Trace Parkway
• Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area
• Caston Creek Wildlife Management Area
• Homochitto National Forest
• Mississippi River

 Natchez Tourism Information

Annual Events
Permit draw deer hunts start in October and end in January
Permit draw turkey hunts start in March and end in April

February
Mardi Gras, Natchez MS

March/April
Spring Pilgrimage, Natchez/Port Gibson MS

October
Fall Pilgrimage, Natchez MS
Great Mississippi Balloon Race, Natchez MS

December
Christmas in Natchez

Developed Camping
Fifty sites are available for RV camping and feature picnic tables, grills, plus electrical and water hook-ups. Six of the sites also feature sewage hook-ups. A central sewage dumping station and bathhouses with hot showers are located in the developed camping area.

Tent Camping
A wooded area near the developed campground features eight sites suitable for tent camping. Picnic tables and bathhouses with showers are located near the primitive camping area.

Vacation Cabins
Natchez State Park features ten lakeside, air-conditioned cabins equipped with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen equipment.
Reservations are strongly recommended.

Cabin Fee Information

Visitor/Activity Building
The Visitor's Center houses the park office. For specific information on facilities, contact the park office (601) 442-2658.

Picnic Area/Shelter
A picturesque picnic area overlooking a stately southern pecan grove is located just one-half mile from Natchez Lake. Six (6) picnic sites feature tables and grills. A picnic pavilion on the lake is available for a rental fee.

Playground
Playground equipment is also available at the Park.

Laundry Facilities
Laundry facilities are available at Campground B bathhouse

Boat Launching / Fishing
Natchez Lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, and Florida largemouth bass. The park became a hot spot for bass fishermen when the Mississippi record largemouth (18.15 pounds) was caught in the lake in 1992. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65. A launch is available for persons bringing their own boats.

Natchez Lake Fishing Report

Fishing License Information

Disk Golf
Natchez State Park offers a 2,376 ft. 9-hole disk golf course located at the office/lake area. The course is open to the public however the normal park entrance fee is required.

Day Use
A day use entry fee is charged on a per vehicle basic.

Directions

From the intersection of Hwy 84 & Hwy 61 take 61 North for approximately 4 miles to the community of Stanton, turn RIGHT onto State Park Rd., proceed ¼ of a mile to the intersection of State Park & Wickcliff Rd. turn LEFT onto Wickcliff Rd. proceed ¼ of a mile, turn RIGHT. Welcome to Natchez State Park.

Mailing Address: Natchez State Park - 230-B Wickcliff Road, Natchez, MS 39120