Shepard State Park
| Shepard State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Mississippi | |
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| Coordinates | 30°22′36″N 88°37′45″W / 30.37667°N 88.62917°WCoordinates: 30°22′36″N 88°37′45″W / 30.37667°N 88.62917°W[1] |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m)[1] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Governing body | City of Gautier |
| Website | Shepard State Park |
Shepard State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off U.S. Highway 90 on the south side of Gautier. The city has had responsibility for the park's management since 2013.[2]
Activities and amenities[]
The park features boating and fishing on the Singing River, 30 primitive sites for tent camping, 28 developed campsites, group tent camping, 8 miles (13 km) of nature trails, playing fields, picnic area, playground, and an 18-hole disc golf course, Alligator Alley.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Shepard State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ a b "Shepard State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
External links[]
- Shepard State Park Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Categories:
- State parks of Mississippi
- Protected areas of Jackson County, Mississippi