Lake Lowndes State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 50 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(662) 328-2110
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Lowndes State Park is a 594-acre park in Lowndes County, about 8 miles southeast of Columbus.
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, disc golf, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 50 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8AM to 5PM - Monday through Sunday
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee: Entrance fee | $2 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: Entrance fee: $2 per person; 5 years of age and under - Free
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
All cabins are available for reservation up to 12 months in advance; reservations are highly recommended.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: any mississippi government building.
Pets and smoking are not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | 50 | Full hookupShowers | — |
| Tent Camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
At Lake Lowndes State Park, 50 developed camping sites, a scenic wooded tent camping area, 6 Vacation Cabins, and Laundry Facilities are available for use.
As of December 2023, The Friends of Lake Lowndes (a nonprofit organization) installed a community firepit for overnight campers to use to create lasting memories with new friends around the campfire.
Developed Camping
The 50 lakeside sites available for RV camping feature water, electricity, and sewer, as well as 50/30/20amp connections. Each site has a picnic table and grill. A comfort station that features hot showers, washers and dryers, 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 reservations up to 12 months in advance; reservations are highly recommended. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
Please check with the park office for availability.
The campground has a small playground for children and a community campfire with swings for events and gatherings.
Tent Camping
Lake Lowndes offers eight primitive tent camping sites in scenic wooded areas. Water and restrooms are within walking distance of the primitive camping area. Fires must be inside the designated fire ring. Call the park for more information. Tent camping is first come, first served.
Laundry Facilities
Laundry facilities are available inside the Campground Bathhouse. The washer/dryer accepts coins and credit cards.
Pets and smoking are not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins: 6 units
Vacation Cabins
Lake Lowndes State Park features six cabins that sleep six people. Each cabin is equipped with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen utensils. All cabins are furnished with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave, as well as a bathroom with a shower.
Cabins 1B, 3A, and 3B are handicapped accessible. Cabins 3A and 3B also have screened porches.
All six cabins feature a deck, grill, fire ring, picnic table, central heat and air conditioning, patio furniture, satellite TV, basic cookware, and utensils, and afford a lovely view of Lake Lowndes.
Four cabins have fireplaces and sit directly on the bank of Lake Lowndes. A boat dock is also available for the cabin guests.
All cabins are available for reservation up to 12 months in advance; reservations are highly recommended.
Things to do
GolfDisc golfPicnickingCampingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingMountain bikingCanoeing and kayaking
Boating and paddling
Kayak Rentals
Day-use and overnight guests are encouraged to try out Lake Lowndes's newest addition to the park by renting a kayak at the front gate house between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please call the park for more details.
Boat Launch and Water Skiing
Lake Lowndes offers 150 acres of freshwater for fishing and water sports. A boat launch is available for persons with their own boats. There is a daily boat launching fee, or you may purchase an Annual Boat Launch Permit at the park office.
Fishing
Fishing
Lake Lowndes offers 150-acres of freshwater fishing and water sports. The lake is well stocked with catfish, crappie, bass, and bream. Licenses may be purchased at the park office for a small fee. There is a daily fee to bank fish at Lake Lowndes, or you may purchase an Annual Bank Fishing Permit at the park office.
- Fishing Information
- Fishing Licenses Information
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Cabins 1B, 3A, and 3B are handicapped accessible. Cabins 3A and 3B also have screened porches.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3319 Lake Lowndes Road
Columbus, MS 39702 - Nearest town
- Columbus — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.4328, -88.2975
- Phone
- (662) 328-2110
- lakelowndesstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
East Bound on Hwy 82: • Traveling Hwy 82 East to Columbus: You may take the downtown exit and travel Hwy 182 East to Hwy 69 South (right turn). About 5 miles out, you will turn left onto Lake Lowndes Road. It will bring you into the park • You may take the exit to East Columbus at the Hwy 50/12 Exit: Exit to the right and stay to your right going off the ramp. You will go 1 mile to a 3-way stop. Take a left, and you will be on Gardner Blvd and heading to Hwy 69 South. About 6 miles out, you will take Lake Lowndes Road to your left when the road becomes a Y shape. This road will take you into the park. • You may take the Lee Stokes Road Exit to your right. At the Shell Fuel Center, you will take a right onto Hwy 182 going west for about 2 miles. Take a left at the flashing light onto New Hope Road. Follow the signs to Lake Lowndes State Park. North Bound on Hwy 45: • Take the Hwy 82 East Exit toward Columbus, then use the same directions as East Bound on Hwy 82. South Bound on Hwy 45: • Go South on 45. Approximately 2 miles from Walmart (right side), there will be a light at Walmart; go straight. There will be 3 more lights. You will see a Columbus Air Force Model Plane on the left before you go under Hwy 82 bypass. Get over to the left to go up the ramp toward Tuscaloosa, AL. Then you will be on the Hwy 82 bypass going east.; use the same directions as East Bound on Hwy 82. West Bound on Hwy 82: • About 1 mile after you cross the Alabama/Mississippi State Line, take the Lee Stokes Road Exit. Turn left off the exit ramp onto Lee Stokes Road. At the stop sign by the Shell Fuel Center, take a right onto 182 West and drive approximately 2 miles to New Hope Road. At the flashing light, turn left and follow the signs to the park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology