LeFleur’s Bluff State Park
Jackson Mississippi’s Urban State Park — Mayes Lake Fishing, Pearl River, Mississippi Museums, 28-Site Campground, Disc Golf, State Capital Retreat
LeFleur’s Bluff State Park is a state park at 3315 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, on the banks of the Pearl River. The park features Mayes Lake for fishing (bass, bream, catfish, crappie) and kayaking, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and Mississippi Children’s Museum on the grounds, 28 developed campsites with water and electric hookups, a disc golf course, reservable picnic pavilions, and a playground — all within Mississippi’s state capital city.
LeFleur’s Bluff is Mississippi’s only urban state park — providing nature-based recreation in the heart of Jackson. Named for French-Canadian trader Louis LeFleur, who established a trading post on the bluff along the Pearl River in the early 1800s.
The park’s unique combination of outdoor recreation and world-class museums makes it a family destination unlike any other Mississippi state park. Fish Mayes Lake in the morning, explore the Museum of Natural Science in the afternoon.
Fishing
| Species | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Good | Mayes Lake primary game fish |
| Bream | Good | Family-friendly — shore fishing |
| Channel Catfish | Good | Bottom fishing — evening best |
| Crappie | Fair | Spring concentrations |
Things to Do
- Mayes Lake fishing — bass, bream, catfish, crappie
- Kayaking — Mayes Lake, electric trolling motors
- MS Museum of Natural Science — on-site museum
- MS Children’s Museum — on-site, family-friendly
- Camping — 28 sites, W/E hookups
- Disc golf — course on grounds
- Picnicking — 4 shelters + 2 reservable pavilions
- Playground — family activity area
Camping
| Type | Sites | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| Developed Sites | 28 | Water + electric, bathhouse w/ showers |
| Primitive Tent | Available | Designated tent area |
| Dump Station | 1 | Central sewage disposal |
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 3315 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson, MS 39216 |
| River | Pearl River |
| Lake | Mayes Lake — electric motors/kayaks only |
| Museums | MS Museum of Natural Science + MS Children’s Museum |
| Managed By | MS Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
| Coordinates | 32.3297° N, 90.1482° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you camp at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson Mississippi?
Yes — LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson, MS, has 28 developed campsites with water and electric hookups, a bathhouse, and a dump station. The park also features Mayes Lake fishing (bass, bream, catfish, crappie), kayaking, disc golf, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and the Mississippi Children’s Museum — all within Mississippi’s capital city.
Last updated: May 2026
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