AMENITIES

Nature Trail

Approximately 8 miles of trails on the grounds of the park offer many areas for exploring. On these trails you will come into contact with the true beauty of this park. From the majestic oaks to the unique wetlands, where you will encounter a variety of coastal plants and wildlife. These trails expand over five different locations.

Picnic Area/Shelter

A spacious area shaded by majestic oaks and towering long leaf pines provides a haven for picnickers. The park’s picnic sites feature tables and grills and can accommodate 40 – 50 people. A playground, stage, playing fields and restrooms are available in this area. Groups may reserve the pavilion by calling the Reservations Desk at (228) 497-2244.

Playground

Playground equipment is available at the Park.

Playing Fields

Two recreational fields are open to the public.

Disc Golf 

Alligator Alley is an 18-hole disc golf course. It is a well maintained, wooded course along the LaMotte Bayou. The course is designed for accuracy rather than for power on the front nine, with a mixture of power and accuracy on the back nine. Hand-painted direction and tee signs make this course easy to follow and enjoyable to play.

A boat ramp for small watercraft is located inside the park and is available for public use. It provides access to the mouth of the Singing River by way of St. Pierre Bayou. A boat launch fee is charged.

The dog park at Shepard State Park has a covered picnic table, providing shade for our guests plus wooden run ramps for the dogs. The fenced in area is best for small & medium sized dogs. There is no intermediate area for gaining access to the park so be mindful of other dogs. There are helpful tools and waste bins for picking up after dogs. Guests can purchase an annual pass for $42.00 and visit the park as often as they like.

Day Use 

A day-use entry fee is charged on a per vehicle basis.