Lower Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area

This boat ramp on Parkers Lake provides access to a scenic paddling destination in Jackson County, Mississippi, within the Lower Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area. The ramp is located on Wade Vancleave Road, approximately 2 miles west of its intersection with Highway 63 in the Wade community. From this launch point, paddlers can explore in either direction—north or south—through a landscape characterized by impressive cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, many exceeding 30 feet in circumference.

The Pascagoula River WMA welcomes a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and camping. The calm, scenic waters of Parkers Lake make it suitable for kayakers and canoeists of varying skill levels. Given the wildlife management area designation, paddlers should be prepared to encounter diverse wildlife and should check for any seasonal restrictions related to hunting activity in the area. The nearby Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge adds to the ecological significance of the region.