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 is located in Mississippi
Natchez State Park
Natchez State Park
Location in Mississippi
LocationStanton, Mississippi, United States
Coordinates31°36′05″N 91°12′51″W / 31.601273°N 91.214247°W / 31.601273; -91.214247[1]
Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Administered byMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
DesignationMississippi state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Activities and amenities

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The 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

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  1. ^ "Natchez State Park Lake". Fishing & Boating. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Natchez State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "State Fishing Records". Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
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