Shepard State Park

Shepard State Park is nestled in the heart of Singing River (Pascagoula River) country, where legend has it that members of the Pascagoula Indian nation linked hands and walked into the Pascagoula River rather than be taken captive by hostile Indian tribes. The mournful death chant they sang as they walked earned the Pascagoula River the nickname “Singing River.” Tales of the heroic exploits of French and Spanish settlers and romantic legends of the Pascagoula and Biloxi Indians are standard fare in the scenic coastal area surrounding Shepard State Park.

Address:	1034 Graveline Road Gautier, MS 39553 Phone 228.497.2244 shepard@mdwfp.state.ms.us
Location:	3 miles west of Pascagoula, south of US 90 at Gautier.
Manager:	Jay Mitchell
Office Hours:	The Park office is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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