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.  Monthly camping may be available.  Please check with the park office for availability.

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

Nature Trail
Natchez State Park has one nature trail approximately .75 miles in lenght that starts in Campground B and finishes on the lake. The park also has approximately 2.5 miles of logging roads in the hunting area where horseback riding is allowed. Riding is not allowed during hunts. The fee to ride is $7 per horse and a copy of a current negative coggins test is required. All horse riders must complete a liability release form prior to the ride.

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.