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SHEPARD STATE PARK
SHEPARD STATE PARK
1034 Graveline Road
Gautier, Mississippi   39553
(lat:30.3792 lon:-88.6358) map location

Phone: 228-497-2244
Reservations: 228-497-2244
Shepard State Park is nestled in the heart of Singing River (Pascagoula River) country, where legend has it that members of the Pascagoula Indian nation linked hands and walked into the Pascagoula River rather than be taken captive by hostile Indian tribes. The mournful death chant they sang as they walked earned the Pascagoula River the nickname "Singing River." Tales of the heroic exploits of French and Spanish settlers and romantic legends of the Pascagoula and Biloxi Indians are standard fare in the scenic coastal area surrounding Shepard State Park.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseBike Trailsyes
CampingFull Hookup Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
AccommodationsGolf Courseyes
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Fishing
Enjoy fishing in freshwater lakes and rivers, home to species like bass, bream, catfish. Saltwater options offer red drum and speckled trout.



Picnicking
Shepard State Park offers numerous picnic spots with tables and grills. There are also three pavilions for larger gatherings.
Birding
The park offers diverse birding opportunities with over 200 species spotted, including migratory and resident birds. Birdwatchers can explore various habitats such as pine forests, hardwood swamps and tidal marshes. The park's nature trails provide excellent viewing spots for enthusiasts. It is also part of the Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 4 Very peaceful by Cynthia Miller
park review stars; one to five The sites are huge,wooded,and well separated. You truly get the camping experience, not just parking your camper
February 1 best place for frog legs by ellie Phont
park review stars; one to five we were able to gig for frogs and it was awesome. I ate so many frog lets kermit thought he was next! We were told that camping nude wasnt approved but i think the yogi ranger dude was jealous. we were able to go streaking and skinny dipping every night without issue though! going back in two weeks for some fun. Maybe that ranger in the nine west boots would like to swim?
December 7 Our favorite so far. by Trinity Rangers
park review stars; one to five Our church group camped here and had a awsome time. Very nice facilities and the kids loved the bike trails.
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Area Campgrounds
Bluff Creek Campground
4301 Kenneth Cole Road
Vancleave, MS
228-283-5114
Indian Point RV Resort
1600 Indian Point Parkway
Gautier, MS
228-497-1011
Camp Journey's End LLC
7501 Mississippi 57
Vancleave, MS
228-875-2100
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