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Outdoor Recreation
The Mighty Mississippi and bottomland that accommodate the River during its high stages as well as the surrounding lakes and lush greenery, make for wonderful birding, hunting, fishing and wildlife life experiences. Bring your clubs along for a weekend of golf. For a more passive experience, visit the magnificent gardens of Linden Plantation or see the Bald Eagles at Eagle Lake - both conveniently located in Warren County.
Audubon Society & Audubon Mississippi's Bird Conservation Office
1208 Washington Street
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri
601-661-6189
Vicksburg is home to a major field office of the National Audubon Society, a 100-year-old conservation organization named for explorer and artist John James Audubon. Staff are working statewide and throughout the lower Mississippi River region on science and education projects. The office is also a source of regional information on bird watching and regional nature tourism opportunities.
www.msaudubon.org
Chotard Landing Resort
Box 350, Hwy 465
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-279-4282
Located 30 miles north of Vicksburg, Chotard Landing offers nature at its best: access to hunting and outdoor recreational space, including nature trails; bait shoppe, boat rental and boat launch with easy access to several lakes, the Yazoo River Diversion Canal and the Mississippi River. There is a full-service tavern, convenience store and laundramat nearby.
Campsites per night (tents only): $15 w/electricity; $10 without
RV Hookups: $20 per night (30 amp); $25 per night (50 amp)
Cabins with amenities including including kitchen and TV, $65 - $135 per night.
Clear Creek Golf Club Bovina (I-20 East, Exit 11)
601-638-9395
Public, 18-hole golf course. Driving range, tennis courts.
Desoto Outfitters, LLP
770 Rollingwood Drive
601-636-2977
Visa
By Appt. Services available: duck, deer, hog, quail hunting, fishing, hand-grabbing. Desoto Outfitters is located in Vicksburg and utilizes approximately 100 acres of DeSoto Island. The island was formed, when the Mississippi River changed its course in 1876. The island now offers excellent outdoor opportunities for the sportsman.
Riverfront Park
4100 Washington Street
7 am-Sunset
Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Picnic tables, charcoal grills, playground, walking trail, group pavilion and restrooms. Handicapped accessible.
Tara Wildlife, Inc.
6791 Eagle Lake Shore Road
601-279-4261
All major credit cards accepted
Call for price
Spring-Summer: 24 Hours; Fall-Winter: Hunting By Appt. Only
Services available: retreats, youth camps, hunting, fishing, skeet, sporting clays. Handicapped facilities. Tara is a 20,000-acre wildlife resort situated on the Mississippi River, 30 minutes from Vicksburg. Both consumptive and non-consumptive activities are available. 5,700 square foot conference center. Tara was established in the 1800's and offers world-class outdoor opportunities.
www.tarawildlife.com
Vicksburg Country Club
127 Country Club Drive
601-636-8692
Private club, reciprocal arrangements with other clubs. 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. http://www.vicksburgcountryclub.org/
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