About The Park

ALERT: All cabins will be unavailable for reservations for 2023 as we begin the renovation process.   Thank you for your patience while we upgrade these facilities.

Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park is located just 10 miles north historic Natchez, the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River. Prior to the Civil War, over half of the millionaires in the entire United States lived in Natchez, constructing elegant mansions unrivaled in size and elegance by any in the nation. Most of these splendid homes were spared during the Civil War, and many are now open for tours. Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park is also famous in its own right. The largest bass in Mississippi history, a largemouth weighing 18.15 pounds, was caught in Natchez lake in 1992

Address

230B Wickcliff
Natchez, MS 39120
United States

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Day Use Fee
Entrance fee $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Phone
+1 601-442-2658
Email
natchezstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
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Day use and overnight camping.

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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

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Things To Do

Disc Golf, Picnic Area/Shelter, Playground, Nature Trail, Freshwater Fishing, and a Boat Launch.

Amenities
RV Campground
Tent Campground
Cabins/Cottages
Campground Laundry
Boat Launch
Fishing
Pavilions/Picnic Areas
Playground
Disc Golf
Nature Trail
Boat Launch

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

Natchez Lake Fishing Report

Lake Depth Map

Fishing License Information

Natchez Boat Launch
Area Attractions and Annual Events
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.

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

The Visitor's Center, houses the park office. for specific information on fadciltites, contact the park office: 601-442-2658

Stay The Night

50 Developed Camping sites, 8 Tent Camping sites, 10 Lakeside Vacation Cabin units, and a Laundry Facility located in the Campground B bathhouse.

Developed Camping

Fifty sites are available for RV camping and feature picnic tables, grills, water and electrical 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

Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park features ten lakeside, air-conditioned cabins equipped with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen equipment. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government buildings.  Reservations are strongly recommended.
 

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