Paden Picnic Shelter
Open seasonally from March 1 through November 14. Closed annually November 15 through the end of February. This is a day-use picnic shelter, not an overnight campground.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 3:09PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 431 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALCORN BENTON CALHOUN CHICKASAW COAHOMA DESOTO ITAWAMBA LAFAYETTE LEE MARSHALL MONROE PANOLA PONTOTOC PRENTISS QUITMAN TALLAHATCHIE TATE TIPPAH TISHOMINGO TUNICA UNION YALOBUSHA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, AMORY, ASHLAND, BATESVILLE, BOONEVILLE, BRUCE, CALHOUN CITY, CHARLESTON, CLARKSDALE, COFFEEVILLE, CORINTH, FULTON, HOLLY SPRINGS, HOUSTON, IUKA, MARKS, NEW ALBANY, OKOLONA, OLIVE BRANCH, OXFORD, PONTOTOC, RIPLEY MS, SENATOBIA, SOUTHAVEN, TUNICA, TUPELO, AND WATER VALLEY.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:48PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Alcorn, Benton MS, Marshall, Panola, Prentiss, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, and Tishomingo Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Paden Picnic Shelter is a day-use recreation area situated along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Paden, Mississippi. The facility provides a covered shelter with 4 picnic tables and 3 grills for visitors seeking a scenic spot for picnicking, walking, and enjoying views of the waterway. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama, connecting the nation's midsection with the Gulf of Mexico via commercial water transportation. The Tenn-Tom Waterway encompasses 180,000 acres of public land. Nearby attractions include Piney Grove Campground (for those seeking overnight camping), Tishomingo State Park, and the town of Tishomingo. This is a day-use facility, not an overnight campground. The shelter is unstaffed and available on a first-come, first-served basis for day use.
Directions
Paden Picnic Shelter is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Paden, Mississippi. From Tishomingo, head south on MS-25 for approximately 5 miles, then turn right onto Paden Park Road. Follow the signs to the shelter area.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 423-1543 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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