LeFleur's State Park

LeFleur's State Park provides a boat ramp for accessing Mayes Lake, a 50-acre oxbow lake formed from the Pearl River in Jackson, Hinds County. The ramp is located at 3315 Lakeland Terrace in LeFleur's Bluff State Park, accessible via Exit 98B off I-55 at Lakeland Drive. This calm-water lake is ideal for paddlers and anglers seeking a sheltered paddling experience. The lake supports a diverse fish community including catfish, bass, bream, and crappie due to periodic flooding from the adjacent Pearl River.

**Important regulations and restrictions:** Only electric trolling motors are permitted on Mayes Lake—no jet boats allowed. If you're interested in accessing the Pearl River itself, a separate boat ramp is available at a reduced rate, but be aware of a lowhead dam located 0.4 miles downstream that restricts upstream paddling only. For specific details on fees, hours of operation, camping, amenities, and other facilities within LeFleur's Bluff State Park, contact the park office at (601) 987-3923 or visit the official park website.