Between the Mighty Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico, and the numerous streams, creeks, ponds, and lakes that run through the state, Mississippi residents are never too far from an amazing waterfront locale. From state parks and campgrounds to well-known landmarks, a visit to one of these 13 waterfront spots is guaranteed to be remembered.
- Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland
Richard Sparks Jr. The Ross Barnett Reservoir is made up of 105 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by four public parks, including the renowned Natchez Trace. Visitors to the Reservoir can take in the beautiful waterfront views via the area’s many bike trails, pavilions, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Little Black Creek Campground and Park, Lumberton
Margie Thompson Strickland Surrounding a 640-acre lake, this Lumberton campground is ideal for water enthusiasts, offering everything from fishing to kayaking.
- Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Winston Counties
Roger Smith/Flickr Encompassing 42,500 acres, this refuge is home to a number of animals and the beautiful Sardis Lake, making it a photographer’s paradise.
- Waverly Waters, West Point
Mississippi in HDR Created in 1991, Waverly Waters Lake is a 70-acre impoundment stocked with Florida strain bass, coppernose bluegills, and chinquapin bream – making for some of the best fishing in the state.
- North Graysport Campground, Grenada
Veronica Windham McNabb A wonderful setting for exploration, this campground is surrounded by the man-made Grenada lake, which has about 148 miles of shoreline and holds 35,820 acres of water.
- Creole Bayou, Gautier
Jeff Wilkinson Located just off the Pascagoula River, Creole Bayou is only accessible by boat, making it an extremely popular spot for canoeing and kayaking. Trips can be booked through Ecotours of South Mississippi.
- The Gulfport Harbor, Gulfport
Jane Anne Sawyer The Gulfport Harbor offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and is just minutes from renowned restaurants, shopping, casinos, and some of the south’s best golf courses.
- Clear Springs Recreation Area, near Meadville
Martha Jo Scott Kent This recreation area offers camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking – all of which is centered around Clear Springs Lake, a lovely 12-acre spring-fed lake.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast
Tina Puglisi-Meadows The 62-mile shoreline that makes up Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is perfect for everything from relaxing on a sandy beach to gambling the night away in a world-class casino.
- Tishomingo State Park, Tishomingo
Bobby Copeland Among the rare rock formations and plants that fill this state park is the beautiful Bear Creek, which was included in Reserve Amercia’s list of the nation’s “Top 25 Canoeing Spots.”
- The Biloxi Lighthouse, Biloxi
Brian Wright Biloxi’s signature landmark affords visitors breathtaking views of the entire city as well as the Gulf of Mexico. Want to take a tour of the famous lighthouse? Click here.
- The Natchez-Vidalia Bridge, Natchez
James Joel Harris The two parallel bridges that span the Mighty Mississippi are without a doubt one of the state’s most recognizable sites.
- Gulf Island National Seashore
Dave Bezaire/Flickr Part of the National Parks Service, this national seashore features beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands, bayous, nature trails, and campgrounds.
Been to any of these places? What waterfront spot would you add to the list? Tell us in the comments section below.
Richard Sparks Jr.
The Ross Barnett Reservoir is made up of 105 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by four public parks, including the renowned Natchez Trace. Visitors to the Reservoir can take in the beautiful waterfront views via the area’s many bike trails, pavilions, and outdoor recreation areas.
Margie Thompson Strickland
Surrounding a 640-acre lake, this Lumberton campground is ideal for water enthusiasts, offering everything from fishing to kayaking.
Roger Smith/Flickr
Encompassing 42,500 acres, this refuge is home to a number of animals and the beautiful Sardis Lake, making it a photographer’s paradise.
Mississippi in HDR
Created in 1991, Waverly Waters Lake is a 70-acre impoundment stocked with Florida strain bass, coppernose bluegills, and chinquapin bream – making for some of the best fishing in the state.
Veronica Windham McNabb
A wonderful setting for exploration, this campground is surrounded by the man-made Grenada lake, which has about 148 miles of shoreline and holds 35,820 acres of water.
Jeff Wilkinson
Located just off the Pascagoula River, Creole Bayou is only accessible by boat, making it an extremely popular spot for canoeing and kayaking. Trips can be booked through Ecotours of South Mississippi.
Jane Anne Sawyer
The Gulfport Harbor offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and is just minutes from renowned restaurants, shopping, casinos, and some of the south’s best golf courses.
Martha Jo Scott Kent
This recreation area offers camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking – all of which is centered around Clear Springs Lake, a lovely 12-acre spring-fed lake.
Tina Puglisi-Meadows
The 62-mile shoreline that makes up Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is perfect for everything from relaxing on a sandy beach to gambling the night away in a world-class casino.
Bobby Copeland
Among the rare rock formations and plants that fill this state park is the beautiful Bear Creek, which was included in Reserve Amercia’s list of the nation’s “Top 25 Canoeing Spots.”
Brian Wright
Biloxi’s signature landmark affords visitors breathtaking views of the entire city as well as the Gulf of Mexico. Want to take a tour of the famous lighthouse? Click here.
James Joel Harris
The two parallel bridges that span the Mighty Mississippi are without a doubt one of the state’s most recognizable sites.
Dave Bezaire/Flickr
Part of the National Parks Service, this national seashore features beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands, bayous, nature trails, and campgrounds.
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