State Park · Mississippi
Grand Gulf Military State Park
- Location
- Claiborne County, Mississippi
- Nearest town
- 6.3 miles northwest of Port Gibson
- Type
- State Park
About Grand Gulf Military State Park
Two battery sites here once fired on Union troops during the Civil War clash at Grand Gulf, an engagement that failed to stop Grant's advance but shaped his decision to set up his operational base in the town afterward. The surrounding grounds sit on what was once the town of Grand Gulf itself, since abandoned and left to stand as a marker of that campaign. Both the batteries and the settlement's remains carry recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Mississippi Landmark.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Grand Gulf Military State Park is in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 6.3 miles northwest of Port Gibson. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Grand Gulf Military State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.