Canoeing and Kayaking in Mississippi

Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area, located near Belzoni, MS, covers 3,500 acres and is home to some of the oldest bald cypress trees in existence, some over 1,000 years old. Managed by Wildlife Mississippi, it offers a 1,735-foot boardwalk for […]

Sky Lake

Sky Lake

Belzoni

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Sky Lake, located near Belzoni, MS, is a stunning cypress-tupelo swamp formed from an old channel of the Mississippi River. It offers a 1700-foot boardwalk for wildlife viewing and a 2.6-mile paddling trail through its waters. With a rich history […]

Okatoma River
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The Okatoma Creek, located in South Central Mississippi, passing the towns of Sanford and Seminary, offers scenic canoeing and kayaking experiences along its gentle Class I river currents. With sandbars, waterfalls, and diverse plant and animal life, the Okatoma Creek […]

Lee Tartt Nature Preserve
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Lee Tartt Nature Preserve, located in Grenada, is a 300-acre bottomland hardwood forest & oxbow lakes with opportunities for kayaking, hiking and wildlife observation. It is under the stewardship & management of Friends of Chakchiuma Swamp. They host different social […]

J. P. Coleman State Park
J.P. Coleman State Park, located on a rocky bluff with views of the Tennessee River, offers the finest of water sports activities and outdoor adventures. Visitors can enjoy sailing, swimming, skiing, and fishing for Smallmouth bass in the waters of […]

Eco Tours of South Mississippi
Eco Tours of South Mississippi, located in Gautier, offers immersive two-hour interpretive tours showcasing the diverse natural habitats of the lower Pascagoula River. Participants have the opportunity to encounter wildlife, while kayaking through the landscapes. Additionally, the company provides paddle […]

Chunky River
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The Chunky River is a short tributary of the Chickasawhay River in east-central Mississippi. Chunky is a name derived from the Choctaw language. The river is about 13 miles long and passes through mostly rural areas, offering opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. […]

Black Creek
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The 21-mile Black Creek passes through the Desoto National Forest in south Mississippi, offering diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, and camping. There are four primary landings equipped with boat ramps, campsites, and restrooms. In 1986, Congress included […]

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Bay Springs Lake is a reservoir in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, formed by the Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The lake offers recreational activities such as boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures in […]

D'Lo Water Park
D’Lo Water Park is a scenic park situated on the Strong River in the central town of D’Lo, near Mendenhall. The park offers canoe outfitting and shuttle service, rv/camper hook-ups, primitive camping, rental cabins, a bathhouse, walking track, picnic tables […]

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Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities such as camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Facilities include 18 campsites with utility hookups, 35 picnic sites, three picnic pavilions, swimming area, two bath houses with showers […]

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Enjoy the natural beauty of the eight mile stretch of Okatoma Creek in a canoe or kayak For those interested in more than a day trip there are four beautiful cabins, a RV Park and campgrounds for primitive camping to […]