Mile 407.8 - LBD Grand Gulf State Park

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

407.8 LBD Grand Gulf State Park

Grand Gulf State Military Park is well worth the visit. There is no boat ramp here, and no camping, but you can make landing and walk into the park. Pull your canoe or kayak all the way out of the water and carefully tie it somewhere. Big waves follow the towboats here. Half Mile walk to park headquarters. First go to Visitor's Center with museum, and then take a walk around. There is a tower you can climb at the top of a nearby bluff. Good views of the woods and the surrounding territory, but not very good views of the river. 12006 Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson MS 39150. 601-437-5911.

When the Mississippi is above 25VG jump behind Middle Ground Island for some relief from tow traffic and the monotony of the Main Channel. Equidistant either route, main channel or back channel. Healthy waterfowl habitat in back channel, and infrequent gator sightings.

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