Shepard State Park
1034 Graveline Rd, Gautier, MS 39553
395 acres · 3 miles of trails
Shepard State Park in Gautier, Mississippi, spans 395 acres along the Gulf Coast with leashed dogs allowed at campsites and on nature trails. Highlights include shade trees, water stations, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring bug spray for wooded paths.
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- Park
- Shepard State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Gautier, Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 30.3792, -88.6383
- Size
- 395 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.4 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 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
- · 395 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
395-acre Gulf Coast state park with disc golf + nature trails. Leashed dogs at campsites and on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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