Waterford offers a quiet, countryside rhythm with quick connections to the region’s cultural and economic hubs. Set along MS-7 and minutes from I-22, residents enjoy easy day-to-day access to Holly Springs, college-town energy in Oxford, and small-city conveniences in New Albany. Rolling hardwoods and open pastureland frame the community, while local farms, porch-friendly evenings, and starry skies set the tone for laid-back living in Marshall County.
Outdoors lovers have a true backyard playground. At the pine-fringed lake of Wall Doxey State Park, families hike shaded loops, fish from the banks, and settle into cabins or campsites year-round; the park’s official site details trails and amenities at Wall Doxey State Park. Nearby, the expansive Holly Springs National Forest invites paddling, horseback riding, dispersed camping, and autumn leaf-peeping; find maps and recreation updates through the USDA Forest Service’s Holly Springs National Forest page. For wildlife watching and seasonal festivals, the historic grounds and native gardens at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center host pollinator-rich meadows, birding programs, and community events; learn more at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center.
Families are served by the Marshall County School District, which offers attendance centers, athletics, and career-tech opportunities across the county; explore enrollment and programs at Marshall County School District. With Ole Miss just down the road and year-round recreation nearby, Waterford balances rural space with regional opportunity.
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