Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi
Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park
Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi, United States · in Natchez State Park
- Sites
- 58
- Hookups
- 50 electric, 50 with water, 8 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 354 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Natchez
- Address
- 230B Wickcliff, Natchez, MS 39120
- Phone
- 601-442-2658
- Activities
- Camping
50 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
50 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
A Mississippi state park (MDWFP) near Natchez. Developed Camping: 50 RV campsites with picnic table, grill, water and electrical hookups (50/30/20-amp); sites 1-6 are full hookup (also sewer), the rest water/electric only. Two bathhouses with hot showers, coin-operated laundry, and a central sewage dumping station (Campgrounds A and B) are in the developed camping area. Tent Camping: 8 unnumbered, first-come-first-served sites in a wooded area near the developed campground, with bathhouses/hot showers nearby. Monthly camping may be available - check with the park.
Fees
Mississippi State Parks statewide camping rate schedule (mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-park-fees): RV/developed sites (Premium/Full/Standard hookup tiers) $25.00-$190.00/night; exact rate depends on hookup tier and site premium status - contact park. Monthly RV camping $500.00-$800.00/month where available. 15% discount for 62+/Disabled/Veterans/Active Service Members (excludes holidays/special events).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 38° | 15° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 65° | 45° | 16° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 71° | 54° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 76° | 57° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 85° | 68° | 56° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 73° | 63° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 76° | 70° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 76° | 69° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 72° | 61° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 79° | 60° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 69° | 52° | 26° | 80° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 61° | 44° | 28° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Emerald Mound Trail · 3.8 mi as the crow flies
NA Emerald Mound Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Elizabeth Female Academy Trail · 5.0 mi as the crow flies
NA Elizabeth Female Academy Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Mt Locust Trail · 6.8 mi as the crow flies
NA Mt. Locust Trail, MP 15.6 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - NST - Potkopinu Section Trail · 8.1 mi as the crow flies
NA National Scenic Trail (Potkopinu) 3.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Bullen Creek Self Guiding Trail · 9.4 mi as the crow flies
NA Bullen Creek Trail 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there
All 78 trails in Natchez Trace Parkway
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Lincoln Civic Center RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 47 mi · 39 sites
- Lake Lincoln State Park · Mississippi State Parks · 47 mi · 85 sites
All public campgrounds in Mississippi · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.