Fulton, MS

Whitten Park

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

The campground offers 60 sites with electric and water hookups. The three camp loops provide easy access to playgrounds and showers.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is 15 miles west.

Typical weather

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.53°JJanuary: average water temperature 53°F49°FFebruary: average water temperature 49°F54°MMarch: average water temperature 54°F62°AApril: average water temperature 62°F75°MMay: average water temperature 75°F83°JJune: average water temperature 83°F87°JJuly: average water temperature 87°F85°AAugust: average water temperature 85°F80°SSeptember: average water temperature 80°F69°OOctober: average water temperature 69°F62°NNovember: average water temperature 62°F57°DDecember: average water temperature 57°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 31 field-sample stations

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