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State Parks
LEFLEUR'S BLUFF STATE PARK - JACKSON
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 warmth and charm of its rich cultural heritage with exciting activities and attractions and contemporary lifestyles.
Amenities:
-Golf: The LeFleur's Bluff offers a public driving range and nine-hole golf course featuring golf carts, clubs, and pull carts available for rental from the pro shop. A fee is charged. LeFleur's Bluff Golf Course: LeFleur's Bluff's golf course improvements include renovations to the clubhouse, new golf carts, and greener fairways and landscaping throughout the nine-hole course. The course is open Wednesdays through Mondays (closed on Tuesdays). Please contact the park office for Green Fees and Cart Fees.
-Disc Golf: LeFleur's Bluff State Park has a disc golf course (9 baskets at Mayes Lake). Day use entry fee allows use of disc golf course.
Playground: A playground unit is also located between the pavilions at the Mayes Lake section of the park.
-Developed Camping: The 28 sites available for tent and RV camping are equipped with water and electrical hook-ups. The developed camping area also features a central sewage dumping station and a bathhouse with hot showers. All campsites are available for advanced reservations.
-Primitive Camping: Ten shaded primitive tent sites located near the lake and within walking distance to water and showers are available. This area is ideal for scout groups.
-Picnic Area/Pavilions: A spacious, shaded section of the Riverside day-use area features picnic tables and grills overlooking a large playground. The park also has seven picnic pavilions available for reservation.
-Fishing / Boat Launching: Mayes Lake offers bass, bream, catfish and crappie for fishing enthusiasts. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65. Licenses may be purchased from the park office for a nominal fee. A launch is available for persons bringing their own boats. Only electric trolling motors are allowed. No jet boats are allowed on Mayes Lake.
Acreage: 305 Acres
Admission: A day-use entry fee is charged on a per vehicle basis
Private vehicle entrance fee is $4.00 plus $.50 for each person over 6 people
Hours: Everyday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Address: 3315 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 987-3923
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