Wildlife viewing and nature tourism opportunities within 30 miles of Vicksburg, Mississippi
The Vicksburg Area Nature Guide describes some of the more outstanding nature areas and wildlife watching spots within the 30 miles of Vicksburg. many of these sites are on the National Audubon Society’s Great River Birding Trail, which extends the entire length of the Mississippi River.
The Guide includes site details, maps, directions to the sites, a list of activities for each site, and photos. The area is divided into regions: South Delta, Vicksburg and the Hill Country, Just across the River, and finally, a list of regional trails and scenic roads in the area and a list of river tours and special events.
Use this guide to plan your next outdoor adventure along our nation’s greatest river, the Mississippi River. Here you will find fish and wildlife in abundance, friendly and hospitable people, good places to eat and lodging. Enjoy outstanding year-round opportunities to refresh yourself in the out-of-doors!
List of Nature Sites
- Delta National Forest
- Highway 465: Redwood to fitler
- Lake George Wildlife Management Area
- Mahannah Wildlife Management Area
- Mayersville Landing on the Mississippi River
- Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- Shipland Wildlife Management Area
- Tara Wildlife
- Copiah County Wildlife Management Area
- Grand Gulf Military Park
- LeFleur’s Bluff State Park
- Linden Plantation and Gardens
- Mississippi Petrified Forest
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Vicksburg National Military Park
- Big Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Grant’s Canal Park
- Lake Bruin State Park and Lake Bruin
- Lake St. Joseph
- Mississippi River Levee SW of Vicksburg
- Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
- Poverty Point State Historic Site
- Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
- Yucatan Landing and Yucatan Lake
List of Regional Trails and Scenic Roads
River Tours and Special Events
- Bluz Cruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon
- Quapaw Canoe Company
- Great Delta Bear Affair
- Mississippi River Nature Festival
- Tara Spring Birding Weekend
