Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Fontainebleau Nature Trail

Category: Hiking area

Address: Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: 9AM–6PM

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

Hannah Wright

Feb 21, 2022

Very well kept trails! Front board has a map of the trail. There was a note attached with an updated map. There were paper maps offered as well. One trail is 3/4 miles and the new one is 1.25 miles. 2 overlooks and absolutely breathtaking flora. Was originally worried about parking but there’s enough room for 4-8 cars. It’s a small sized gravel turn in, easy to miss but there is a sign on the opposite side of the road.

Tim Bailen

Oct 13, 2021

There are now two trails here. The green is advertised as 3/4 mile, and the red seems similar so probably 1 - 1-1/2 miles to do both. Pine Savannah and views of the bayou. Nice walk and close to the city.

Maira Perez

Jan 15, 2020

LOVE this place. Perfect for a good nice walk. Also a great place to take dogs that like to adventure.

Lastmelon

Mar 2, 2019

Secluded area north of the school. It's a nice walk. There are benches and lookout points along the trail. Part of the trail is graveled but a majority is just a dirt trail. Make sure to bring boots because you will have to traverse some muddy spots. I enjoyed the walk. But I did not see any of the carnivorous plants but I think I was too early. I did not see any animals either. Most people pull up into the secluded parking lot but don't go on the trail.

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Questions & Answers

Do the cranes winter here. When do they leave.

Robbin Adler | May 21, 2020
Vanessa Mckee | May 22, 2020

The MS Sandhill Crane are not migratory like other cranes so this species is here year round.

am I allowed to walk my dog here?

Jennifer Stärk | May 22, 2019
Steven Capobianco | May 23, 2019

As long a leash is on, i believe. And They don't bite anyone. Lol

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