St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge located in southwest Mississippi in Adams County.

Refuge History: Before this land belonged to Uncle Sam much of it was used for agricultural purposes. It is also the site of the oldest known settlement on the Mississippi River, Natchez which has been inhabited since 1700. St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge was established in January 1990 in order to provide habitat and and resting areas for the waterfowl of the Lower Mississippi River Valley.

Flora and Fauna: The St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge is an oasis of hardwood forests and cypress swamps help protect the habitat of numerous plant and animal species. Some of the plants that grow inside the boundaries include oaks, gums, ashes, elms, cottonwoods, and pines and many others. Some of the animals who call this place home include foxes, deer, squirrels, bobcats, raccoons, rabbits, otters, coyotes, and many others. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors this preserve boasts over three mile of nature trails and over four fishing lakes stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Come on out and have a blast!