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Whether it is nature viewing, fishing, hunting, golfing or picnicking you want, Vicksburg offers it all. Warren County, in which Vicksburg is located, lies between three rivers, the Mississippi, the Big Black and the Yazoo. The Southern hardwood bottomlands, and surrounding lakes and woodlands combined with Vicksburg’s position on the Mississippi River Flyway allow for some of the nation’s best birding opportunities including the majesty of bald eagles in flight at Eagle Lake.
Be sure to check our Calendar of Events for special events at Tara Wildlife, an 20,000-acre privately-owned nature preserve located near Eagle Lake. Avid golfers, bring your clubs. Vicksburg has courses for you! In town, you won’t be at loss for space to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. There’s Riverfront Park, Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion, the Children’s Art Park Splash Fountain at Catfish Row and the Vicksburg National Military Park. Our campgrounds and RV parks feature all the modern amenities.
For expert advice on birding and nature viewing be sure to stop the Audubon office and gift shop on Washington Street.
Audubon Society & Audubon Mississippi's Bird Conservation Office
1208 Washington Street
9 am-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 is 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 and includes a gift shop.
Chotard Landing Resort
350 Chotard Lake Road, Eagle Lake
601-279-4282
Campsites; Hookups; Fully-furnished cabins
and condos, including kitchen and TV.
Unlimited campsites, 25 full-service hook-ups,
rest rooms and showers provided. Family
friendly, very senior citizen oriented – access
to 4 bait shops, convenience store, full-service
tavern, oxbow lakes and Mississippi River.
Recreational room, nature trails, boat rentals,
boat launching and laundromat. Located 30
miles north of Vicksburg on Hwy 465 –
fishing and hunting, over 100,000 acres of
public hunting land within 20 minutes.
Visa, MC
information@chotardlandingresort.com
www.chotardlandingresort.net
Desoto Outfitters, LLP
513 Dogwood Lake Drive
601-636-2977
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.
Eagle Lake Lodge & Outfitters Inc.
105 Nesting Site Dr.
601-279-6210
Open 24/7.
We organize and provide … a variety of
hunting, fishing and outdoor experiences. Come
visit the Mississippi lower valley in Vicksburg,
at Eagle Lake Lodge. Relax and restore
your spirit in our cabins and lodging. Resort
and meeting facility on more than 3 beautifully
landscaped acres of pecan, hackberry and
leyland cypress trees accented by colorful
flower gardens. Rocking chairs on the porches
to enjoy morning coffee or an evening beverage.
Fire pits to encourage star gazing and old fashion
marshmallow roasts. Plus, a 270 ft. pier to
watch the South’s best sunsets and experience
late night fishing! Rates vary on services
provided – cabins from $68 to $275 per night
and guide services vary.
info@eaglelakeldgout.com
eaglelakems@aol.com
www.eaglelakeldgout.com
Riverfront Park
4100 Washington Street
7 am-Sunset
Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi
River. Public park – first come, first serve on
picnic tables, charcoal grills, playground,
walking trail, group pavilion and rest rooms.
Handicapped accessible.
Tara Wildlife
6791 Eagle Lake Shore Road
601-279-4261
20,000 acres located on the Mississippi River thirty minutes north of Vicksburg.
Fall – Winter: Hunting by appointment only.
Spring – Summer: 5,700 square-foot conference
center. Business retreats and workshops, family
reunions, summer youth camps, skeet and
sporting clay shoots, fishing memberships,
nature tours. August: Birding Festival.
World-class outdoor opportunities.
www.tarawildlife.com
Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion
Located at 100 Army Navy Drive
(601)634-4516
Facilities include 15 playgrounds, 8 baseball
fields, 2 youth softball fields, 3 adult softball
fields, 1 Olympic-sized pool and 10 tennis
courts. Some of our activities include baseball
(spring and fall), softball, basketball, arts
programs, volleyball, swimming, flag football,
lifeguard certification, umpire clinics and
playground activities.