Discover Outdoor Activities and Campgrounds in Mississippi

Outdoor Activities in Mississippi

In Mississippi, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor recreational opportunities. You can enjoy breathtaking views along the Gulf Islands National Seashore, follow wetland trails lined with ancient cypress trees, climb towering rock formations, or experience canoeing and kayaking adventures on the Mississippi River. Mississippi’s state parks provide activities for travelers of all ages, so enjoy camping by renting a peaceful cabin by the river, or parking your RV at one of the state’s many RV parks.

Visitors can pedal through the woods on the state’s many biking trails, tackle some of the best year-round freshwater and saltwater fishing spots, or enjoy equestrian activities such as riding trails, horse shows, exhibitions, and charity equestrian events. There are also a variety of ranges and gun clubs, as well as private and commercial hunting grounds with white-tail deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl, hogs, doves, quail, and more. If nature photography is more your style, you can retreat to one of Mississippi’s birding and wildlife viewing locations or wildlife refuges.

Let Visit Mississippi help you find the best outdoor spots. For more information, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to stop, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

Hattiesburg Zoo

Hattiesburg FEATURED

The Hattiesburg Zoo has more than 100 species of animals, including capybaras, giraffes, hyenas, bongos, a tiger, and all the creepy crawlies. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, from a four-story ropes course designed for kids and adults to […]

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club

Philadelphia FEATURED

Approximately 90 miles northeast of the state capital of Jackson, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is built on the ancestral lands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Located in the heart of the state’s pines region, the club features two […]

Longleaf Plantation

Purvis FEATURED

A sportsman’s respite true to the tradition of the Old South and a time when gentlemen would gather together and indulge in lively sport, impeccable Southern cuisine, much needed relaxation, and all-around camaraderie, culminating with the classic Bobwhite Quail Hunt […]

Longleaf Trace

Hattiesburg FEATURED

The Longleaf Trace is South Mississippi’s premier running, biking, hiking, and equestrian trail. The 44-mile linear park extends from Hattiesburg (elevation 220′) through Sumrall (290′), Bassfield (460′), and Carson to Prentiss (336′). A Rails-To-Trails conversion, the trail is 10 feet wide and […]

Tanglefoot Trail

Pontotoc FEATURED

The Tanglefoot Trail® is Mississippi’s longest Rails to Trails conversion, meandering 43.6 miles through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. It is here you will experience a bit of our history as you pass […]

Grenada Lake Charters

Grenada FEATURED

Grenada Lake Charters offers trophy crappie fishing on a lake known for “three-pound crappie.” The company offers all-inclusive packages that include nearby cabin lodging, meals, and more. […]

Prairie Wildlife

West Point FEATURED

Prairie Wildlife is a premier conservation-driven sporting estate offering hunts, clay shoots, corporate outings and more. Located in West Point, Mississippi – the heart of the Black Prairie – Prairie Wildlife has been awarded the prestigious Orvis Wingshooting Lodge endorsement. The qualifications […]

Delta Duck Hunts

Tunica FEATURED

Welcome to Delta Duck Hunts, Duck Hunting at the top of the Mississippi delta in Tunica, Mississippi, and in the heart of the Mississippi duck hunting Flyway. Delta Duck Hunts offers both guided duck hunting and unguided duck hunting on […]

Black Creek Canoe Rental

Brooklyn FEATURED

We invite you to visit BLACK CREEK – Mississippi’s premier canoeing stream with Black Creek’s Oldest and Most Experienced Outfitter! Leave your worries and cares at home – enjoy the peaceful sounds and beautiful scenery of Desoto National Forest as […]

McKenna Ranch Outfitters

Pachuta FEATURED

At McKenna Ranch, we hunt whitetail deer and eastern wild turkey. We also hunt hogs when available, as hogs come and go. Our ranch is managed to increase the body size and numbers of the wildlife. Habitat is vastly important […]

Mississippi Delta Hunts

Leland FEATURED

Rice and soybean fields are prevalent. As any duck hunter knows, rice fields are waterfowl magnets. Farming operations are managed to achieve maximum yields for both grain and the overwintering of waterfowl. These fields and bordering forests also attract the […]

MS Delta Ducks

Greenwood FEATURED

We offer a day of hunting activities beginning at day break with a guided Mississippi duck hunt in flooded timber, harvested grain field, or a Delta wetland. Walk with your duck hunting guide across a harvested grain field beneath a […]