Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
7200 Crane Ln, Gautier, MS 39553
19,000 acres · 4 miles of trails
The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge in Gautier, Mississippi, protects 19,000 acres of wet pine savanna for endangered cranes. Features shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on three nature trails. Leashed dogs permitted.
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- Park
- Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Gautier, Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 30.4197, -88.6347
- Size
- 19,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (520 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 19,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
19,000-acre USFWS refuge protecting endangered MS sandhill cranes + wet pine savanna. Leashed dogs on 3 nature trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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