Campground Details - Lefleurs Bluff, MS

Description

LeFleur's Bluff provides a lush green spot in the heart of urban Jackson. In addition to camping, fishing, picnic spots and nature trails, the 305-acre park features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range. The park is named for Louis LeFleur, a French-Canadian explorer who established a trading post on the banks of the Pearl River in the late 1700s. The city of Jackson was originally known as "LeFleur's Bluff". Today Mississippi's vibrant capital city combines the earth and charm of its rich cultural heritage with exciting activities and attractions and contemporary lifestyles. Visitors to Jackson discover a diversity of museums, unlimited shopping and dining, an exciting night life and a calendar of events packed with activities to suit every mood. For the campsite reservations call Lefleur's Office at 601-987-3923

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Barbeque, Briquette Bath House Bird Watching Boat Launch Ramp Boating Cable TV Canoeing Culture Disk Golf Dump Station Fire Rings Fishing Fishing River Gardens, Botanical Displ Golf Hiking Hiking Moderate	Meeting Hall Museum Nature Program Nature Trail Parking Picnic Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Ranger Station River Showers Trails, Moderate Hiking Walking Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Airport Baseball/Softball Fld Emergency Services Fuel, Vehicles Hospital	Ice Sales Medical Clinic Shopping Town

Alerts and Important Information

Mayes Lake Campground is subject to flooding during heavy rains due to its location along the Pearl River. Park officials are notified by the National Weather Service and Ross Barnett Reservoir Patrol in the event of possible flooding.

No pets are allowed in villas or any other park building.

Must be 21 years of age to reserve facilities.

No alcohol allowed.

No firearms allowed.

Campground roads are white slag gravel - May change soon

Campground gate is locked 8:00p.m. until 8:00a.m. Lock codes are given to camping guests.

Getting There:

Lefleurs Bluff
2140 Riverside Drive
Jackson MS 39202

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.32333, -90.16028

Take Exit 98B off Interstate 55 at Lakeland Drive.

For Mississippi Natural Science Museum/Kids Zone, day use and Clubhouse take first light, turn right. For Mayes Lake Campground take second light at Shell/Sprint Mart, turn right.

View Regional Map Map Driving Route

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (601)987-3923

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

January - Dixie National Rodeo, Livestock Show, Western Festival. March - Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade. May - Pepsi Pops Concert at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Jubilee Jam, Canton Flea Market. October - Mississippi State Fair, Canton Flea Market, International Red Beans and Rice Festival. November - Mistletoe Marketplace, Chimneyville Crafts Festival. December - Christmas programs throughout Jackson, Festival of Lights in Canton, MS. from Oct 30 2006 to Dec 31 2050