Urban State Park in Mississippi’s Capital City — 305 Acres on the Pearl River Within the City Limits of Jackson, 28 Developed Campsites With Water and Electric Hookups and Hot Showers, 10 Shaded Primitive Tent Sites Near the Fishing Lake, Central Sewage Dump Station, Fishing Lake Stocked With Bass Bream and Catfish, Nature Trail Along the Pearl River Corridor, Adjacent to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, 9-Hole Golf Course, Picnic Pavilions, RV-Friendly Urban Camping Near Downtown Jackson and the Fondren District, Named for French-Canadian Trader Louis LeFleur, Hinds County Mississippi
LeFleur’s Bluff State Park is a 305-acre state park on the Pearl River within the city limits of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). The park features 28 developed campsites with water and electrical hookups for tents and RVs, a bathhouse with hot showers and laundry facilities, 10 shaded primitive tent camping sites near the fishing lake, a central sewage dumping station, a fishing lake stocked with largemouth bass, bream, and catfish, a nature trail along the Pearl River corridor through bottomland hardwood forest, adjacency to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science — one of the state’s best natural history museums, a 9-hole golf course, picnic areas with reservable covered pavilions, a playground, a disc golf course, and a rare urban camping experience within walking distance of Jackson’s Fondren District, restaurants, and downtown attractions.
LeFleur’s Bluff is Mississippi’s only urban state park — the ability to camp within the capital city while surrounded by Pearl River greenspace, fishing, and mature forest is genuinely unique in the Deep South. The adjacent Mississippi Museum of Natural Science with its aquariums, habitat exhibits, and nature trails adds exceptional educational value for families.
The park is named for Louis LeFleur, a French-Canadian trader who established a trading post on this Pearl River bluff in the late 1700s — the settlement that eventually became Jackson, Mississippi’s state capital.
Things to Do
- Camping — 28 hookup sites + 10 primitive tent
- Fishing — lake stocked with bass, bream, catfish
- Nature trail — Pearl River bottomland corridor
- Museum — MS Museum of Natural Science (adjacent)
- Golf — 9-hole course
- Disc golf — course on-site
- Urban access — Fondren District, downtown Jackson
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, Hinds County, MS — within city limits |
| Size | 305 acres — Pearl River |
| Developed Sites | 28 — W/E hookups, showers, laundry |
| Primitive Sites | 10 — shaded, near lake |
| Adjacent | MS Museum of Natural Science |
| Named For | Louis LeFleur — French-Canadian trader (1700s) |
| Managed By | Mississippi DWFP |
| Coordinates | 32.3333° N, 90.1667° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you camp in Jackson Mississippi?
Yes — LeFleur’s Bluff State Park offers camping within the city limits of Jackson, Mississippi. The 305-acre park on the Pearl River has 28 developed sites with water and electric hookups, hot showers, and laundry, plus 10 primitive tent sites near the fishing lake. Adjacent to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, with nature trails through bottomland forest, a 9-hole golf course, disc golf, and walking distance to Jackson’s Fondren District restaurants. Mississippi’s only urban state park. Named for French-Canadian trader Louis LeFleur. Managed by MDWFP.
Last updated: May 2026
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are LeFleur’s Bluff State Park (a short drive away) and Roosevelt State Park (within about an hour’s drive).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Mississippi state parks online at reserve.mdwfp.com.
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