Great River Road State Park

Mississippi state parks abound with beauty, nature and history, and the Great River Road state park is one of the jewels set in Mississippi's landscape. Nestled in the Mississippi River levee and outlined by the mighty Mississippi River's western edge, the Great River Road State Park has unmatched natural views. A 75-foot tall overlook tower is the pride of the park, not only providing a memorable picnic spot, but also magnificent views of the Mississippi River. The park derives its name from a scenic parkway that follows the Mississippi River at the beginning of a small Canadian creek to the Gulf of Mexico.

Amenities and activities

The park hosts an array of amenities and activities. If you do not have the time to research, then a good start is the information center. There you can learn about the meeting hall, picnic pavilion and shelter, and there is also a restaurant and playground, boat launch ramp and dump station. The list of activities is endless: fishing, camping, hiking, driftwood collecting, disc golf, boating and even volleyball are offered in the park. For your convenience there is a laundry center, showers, platform viewing and ice sales. You are also able to arrange an auto tour full of scenic routes catching wildlife and nature at its height of beauty.

Great River Road State Park along the bank of the beautiful Mississippi River offers you the opportunity to commune with nature. It offers the chance to take in the rich history of Mississippi while surrounded by all of her beauty.