Sumner

The Sumner boat ramp on Cassidy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi provides access for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The ramp is located at 33.97122138, -90.36834430, near the town of Sumner.

Cassidy Bayou is a small, slow-moving waterway that is well-suited for peaceful paddling and wildlife viewing. The bayou flows through wetlands and forested areas, offering a scenic and tranquil experience for recreational users. Due to its calm waters, the Sumner access site is a good option for beginner and intermediate paddlers looking to explore the local waterways.

While there are no developed recreation areas immediately adjacent to the boat ramp, the nearby Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument commemorates the tragic 1955 lynching of a 14-year-old African American boy, an event that helped catalyze the Civil Rights Movement. Visitors can learn more about this historic site and its significance while enjoying the natural setting of Cassidy Bayou.