Lake Chicot State Park, State park with oxbow lake in Chicot County, US
Lake Chicot State Park is a nature preserve built around a large oxbow lake that stretches for miles across the region. The lake supports fishing and boating while the surrounding lands contain different types of natural habitats.
The lake formed when the Mississippi River shifted its course and separated an old bend from the main river channel. This created one of North America's largest oxbow lakes in this location.
The park serves as a stopping point along the Mississippi Flyway, where visitors can watch migratory birds throughout the seasons. Different habitats around the lake attract various species that depend on this area during their journeys.
The park offers more than a hundred camping spots with various facilities and several cabins with full kitchens available for overnight stays. A marina area provides boat rentals and fishing gear to use during your visit.
The Delta Woodlands Trail displays old hardwood trees and seasonal wildflowers that show how nature and human activity interact in this place. The path helps visitors understand how this forest has developed over time.
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