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| contractID |
NRSO |
| description |
Whitten Park Campground attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for picnicking, fishing and swimming on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Easy access to three boat docks, nature trails and a sandy swimming beach with a gazebo overlooking the waterway, make Whitten Park a welcoming destination for campers. Whitten Park is also referred to as Fulton Campground because of its location in Fulton, Mississippi. |
| drivingDirection |
From US Highway 78, take Highway 25 South (exit 104),go north 200 yards, then turn left on Access Road at first trafficlight. Go north 4 miles. Campground is on the left side of the roadwithin the Jamie L. Whitten Historical Center Park. |
| facilitiesDescription |
The campground offers 60 sites with electric and water hookups. The three camp loops provide easy access to playgrounds, laundry facilities and showers. |
| facility |
WHITTEN PARK |
| facilityID |
71500 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71500&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
No dumping gray water Safety equipment and lifejackets are required while boating Off-road vehicles must be street legal Number of vehicles are limited per site Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is 15 miles west. |
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| orientationDescription |
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico. Features include ten lock and dams, Gainesville Lake, Aliceville Lake, Columbus Lake and Aberdeen Lake. |
| recreationDescription |
Anglers can try their luck on the fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass and crappie. Hikers will enjoy many nature trails, which weave through wooded wildlife habitats. |