Natchez State Park, State park in Adams County, Mississippi, US
Natchez State Park is a public recreation area in Adams County, Mississippi, located off U.S. Highway 61 near Stanton, about 10 miles northeast of Natchez. The park centers on Natchez Lake, with primitive and developed campsites, ten cabins, a nature trail, equestrian roadways, picnic areas, and a 9-hole disc golf course.
The park developed as a public recreation area emphasizing water-based activities and outdoor pursuits. Over time the lake became known among fishing enthusiasts and outdoor recreation seekers.
The park is named for Natchez, the Mississippi River city ten miles southwest. Its 9-hole disc golf course and ten cabins draw day visitors and overnight guests, while the lake hosts anglers pursuing bass, catfish and bream.
The park stays open year-round with camping options ranging from basic sites to full hookup facilities for RVs. Arriving early in the day helps secure good spots, especially on weekends and during peak fishing seasons.
Natchez Lake produced Mississippi's state-record largemouth bass in 1992, a fish weighing 18.15 pounds (8.23 kg). That catch remains the benchmark for anglers who fish the lake today.
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