State: Mississippi
Address 1: 3319 Lake Lowndes Road
City: Columbus
Zip: 39702
Phone: 601-328-2110
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 50
Camp URL: http://home.mdwfp.com/Parks/ParksInfo.aspx?id=95&lc=612
Full Hook: Yes
About: Lake Lowndes State Park provides a complete recreational facility for individuals, families, and groups to enjoy the park. Lake Lowndes is located on a beautiful 150-acre lake. The park offers unlimited opportunities for fishing and camping, softball, tennis, football, and other organized sports. Mississippi University for Women (The “W”) and Mississippi State University (MSU) are just a short drive to the west, making Lake Lowndes State Park the perfect place to stay during a football weekend at MSU or while visiting either campus.
The 50 lakeside sites are available for RV camping that features water, electricity, and sewer. Each site has a picnic table and a grill. A comfort station that features hot showers, washers and dryers, vending machines, and a sitting area is located inside the campground. A central sewage dumping station is located beside the developed camping area before you turn into the campground. All campsites are available for advance reservations. A scenic wooded area is available for tent camping. Water and restrooms are located near the primitive camping area. All fires must be inside the designated fire ring.
Seven miles of equestrian trails are available for horse lovers. The trail covers creek crossings and hilly terrain. A parking area is located at the start of the trail. You must bring your own horse and show proof of the Negative Coggins before riding the trail.