Shepard State Park

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Shepard State Park
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Location in Mississippi
Location Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Coordinates 30°22′36″N88°37′45″W / 30.37667°N 88.62917°W / 30.37667; -88.62917 Coordinates: 30°22′36″N88°37′45″W / 30.37667°N 88.62917°W / 30.37667; -88.62917 [1]
Elevation13 ft (4.0 m) [1]
EstablishedUnspecified
Governing bodyCity of Gautier
Website Shepard State Park

Shepard State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off U.S. Highway 90 on the south side of Gautier. The city has had responsibility for the park's management since 2013. [2]

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Activities and amenities

The park features boating and fishing on the Singing River, 30 primitive sites for tent camping, 28 developed campsites, group tent camping, 8 miles (13 km) of nature trails, playing fields, picnic area, playground, and an 18-hole disc golf course, Alligator Alley. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Shepard State Park". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. 1 2 "Shepard State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved July 17, 2014.