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Access Site MS

Black Creek

Black Creek

Source: mississippi_department_of_game__fish__and_parks Updated 1 year ago

City: MS
County: Perry
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.91798175, -88.96601105
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About This Access Site
The Black Creek boat ramp, also known as Cypress Creek Landing, provides excellent access to the scenic Black Creek for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The cement public boat ramp makes it easy to launch your vessel and explore this large headwater stream.

Black Creek is a substantial river, with a total length of over 760 miles and an average flow of nearly 2,800 cubic feet per second. The creek has a moderate gradient of 15.5 feet per mile, making it well-suited for paddling and boating. The river flows to the ocean, providing opportunities for longer day trips or multi-day excursions.

This access site offers basic amenities like a picnic area and restrooms. The take-out is a sandy slope under the Old Highway 49 bridge. The facility is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors may be able to pay for the site using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Overall, the Black Creek boat ramp is a great option for paddlers and boaters looking to enjoy the natural beauty of this sizeable Southeastern waterway.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free...

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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