Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 50 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(601) 442-2658
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Adams County, about 11 miles east of Natchez, Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park covers about 3,428 acres.
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 50 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8AM to 5PM, Seven Days a Week
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $2 · person |
| The use of the course is covered by the | $2 · person |
| The park provides one large playground near the camp office; the use of the playground is covered by the | $2 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free Bob M Dearing Natchez State Park offers a nine-hole amateur disc golf course for guests to enjoy. The use of the course is covered by the $2.00 per person entry fee. The park provides one large playground near the camp office; the use of the playground is covered by the $2.00 per person entry fee.
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: any mississippi government buildings.
Pets and smoking are not allowed in any Mississippi government buildings
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | 50 | Full hookupShowers | — |
| Tent Camping | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Bob M Dearing State Park offers 50 Developed RV Campsites, 8 Primitive Tent Campsites, 10 newly renovated Lakeside Vacation Cabin units, and a coin-operated Laundry Facility located in the Campground B bathhouse. Developed Camping There are 50 RV campsites, each with a picnic table, grill, water, and electrical hookups (50/30/20amp). Sites 1 - 6 are full hookup sites; the remaining sites are for water and electricity only. Campgrounds A and B offer a central sewage dumping station for overnight guests to use. The park also provides bathhouses with hot showers and coin-operated laundry units in the developed camping area. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made up to 12 months in advance. Please check with the park office for availability (601) 442-2658 Tent Camping A wooded area near the developed campground features eight sites suitable for tent camping. Tent sites are not numbered and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables and bathhouses with hot showers are located near the primitive camping area.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins
Vacation Cabins As of January 2024, Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park proudly features 10 newly renovated lakeside cabins, each equipped with heating and air-conditioning units, bed and bath linens, and basic kitchen equipment. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance and are highly recommended. Call the park for more information at (601) 442-2658. Pets and smoking are not allowed in any Mississippi government buildings
Things to do
BoatingGolfDisc golfHikingPicnickingCampingFishing
Trails
Nature Trail Bob M Dearing Natchez State Park's nature trail starts in Campground B., this trail is 3/4 of a mile long and ends on the main entrance road leading to the park.
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch Natchez Lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, and largemouth bass. The park became a hot spot for bass fishermen when the Mississippi record largemouth (18.15 pounds) was caught in the lake in 1992. Natchez Lake Fishing Report Fishing License Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Laundry
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 230B Wickcliff
Natchez, MS 39120 - Nearest town
- Natchez — about 11 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.5935, -91.2117
- Phone
- (601) 442-2658
- natchezstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From the intersection of Hwy 84 and Hwy 61: • Take 61 North for approximately 4 miles to the community of Stanton, • Turn RIGHT onto State Park Rd., • Proceed ¼ of a mile to the intersection of State Park & Wickcliff Rd. • Turn LEFT onto Wickcliff Rd. • Proceed ¼ of a mile, turn RIGHT. • Welcome to Natchez State Park!
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology