Natchez State Park is a public recreation area in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The park is located off U.S. Highway 61 near Stanton, ten miles (16 km) northeast of its namesake, Natchez, Mississippi.
| Natchez State Park | |
|---|---|
  Natchez State Park Location in Mississippi | |
| Location | Stanton, Mississippi, United States |
| Coordinates | 31°36′05″N 91°12′51″W / 31.601273°N 91.214247°W[1] |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Administered by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks |
| Designation | Mississippi state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Activities and amenities
editThe park features boating and fishing on Natchez Lake, primitive and developed campsites, ten cabins, a nature trail and equestrian roadways, picnic area, and a 9-hole disc golf course.[2] The state record largemouth bass, 18.15 pounds (8.23 kg), was caught in Natchez Lake in 1992.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Natchez State Park Lake". Fishing & Boating. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Natchez State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "State Fishing Records". Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks