Bear Creek
Tishomingo, Mississippi, United States
Bear Creek runs through TIshomingo State Park. It's classification is Fish and Wildlife. Landuse in the area is primarily forrested land, but also includes agricultural land and pastureland. Bear Creek has a sandy bottom, but also contains gravel and boulders. <50% of the waterbody itself is shaded by trees and shrubs, and the banks are completely covered by vegetation. The waterbody is used for fishing and canoeing. Physical barriers to water movement include rocks and fallen trees in places.
Location created by
Katherine Talbert
- Group: Mississippi State University : Mississippi Water Stewards
- Lat: 34.6065576
- Lng: -88.1775784
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Lots of leaves and needles in the water near the banks.
Water level was high and current swift due to recent precipitation. A turtle was observed in the water and a skink was observed on a rock near the creek bank.