Magees Creek in Mississippi

by  guest-paddler

A self-supported trip created by guest-paddler

Trip Overview

Well there are two places you can canoe or kayak . One is Magees Creek or Bogue Chitto River. The river is real easy, the creek is a little more for the experienced paddler. It's still not difficult, just many obstructions which to me is what makes it a great place to canoe.

The water is clear and flows but pretty calm, no whitewater. There are a couple places where the flow is a little faster which makes me wish the entire trip was like that. Not too many sandy beaches; mostly rocky and hard clay.

The creek is mostly quiet with some other paddlers present at times, however on my recent trip I went 6 miles and saw not one other person. That suited me just fine. There is lots of wildlife to see ... snakes, birds sometimes deer ... NO GATORS!

It really is a nice place to paddle, and the folks that run the local outfitter (Canoe and Trail Outpost) are super friendly. They offer shuttle service if you have your own boat; $15 for rental, 25 dollars for a short trip (about 6 miles), or 35 dollars for a long trip about 13 miles (that's on the creek). I never do the river trip... way too easy for me.

It's a nice place, close to New Orleans. A little more challenging than Wolf River or Black Creek, but not difficult.

Accommodations:

There are RV hook ups available (I do not know the cost), and there are primitive camp sites; hot showers are avaiable; ice too. They do have some nice cabins for rent but reservations are a must long in advance of your trip.

Outfitting:

Canoe and Trail Outpost

phone:(601)876 6964

website: www.canoeandtrailoutpost.com

They are near Tylertown, MS

Fees:

Fees are stated above or see the Canoe and Trail Outpost website for more details

Directions:

From New Orleans take the Causeway North to LA 25 on to state line (at LA/MS State Line, LA 25 changes to MS 27). Keep going North 2.1 miles past the State Line and turn left on Dillons Bridge Road - Go 1.1 miles down Dillons Bridge Road and Canoe and Trail Outpost is on the left.

Trip Details

  • Trip Duration: Day Trip
  • Sport/Activity: Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Water Type: River/Creek (Up to Class II)

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