Tombigbee 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
- 20 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(662) 842-7669
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 525 acres, Tombigbee State Park lies in Lee County, about 7 miles east of Tupelo.
Popular activities here are golf, mountain biking, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 20 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
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
8 AM to 5 PM, 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 | $2 · person |
| The courses are open to the public | Free |
| However, the daily park entrance fee of | $2 · day |
| Discs may be rented at the park office for | $3 |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free The courses are open to the public free of charge. However, the daily park entrance fee of $2.00 is required. Discs may be rented at the park office for $3.00 a piece.
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
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
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: the cabin or cabin area; or around the group camp area.
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or cabin area, and smoking is not allowed in any State Park building (including cabins and cottages). Smoking is not allowed in any state park building, and pets are NOT allowed in or around the group camp area.
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 | 20 | Full hookup | — |
| Tent Camping | — | — | |
| Group Camp | — | — |
Camping details from the park
There are several options for staying the night. The park offers 20 developed campsites for RVs or tents, a primitive camping area, seven cabins, and a group camp facility.
Developed Camping
The campground features a loop of 20 paved sites that are available for RV or tent camping. All sites are equipped with electricity and water hookups, eighteen of which are also equipped with sewer. Each site is furnished with a picnic table, grill, and fire ring for campers to enjoy.
All campsites are available for reservation up to 12 months in advance. Please check availability with the park office at (662) 842-7669.
Tent Camping
A scenic wooded area provides the ideal spot for tent camping. Four primitive camping areas are available, each site provides a fire pit, swing, grill, work table, trash bin, benches, wooden hammock stand, and a tent platform.
There is a separate larger site within the primitive camping area for scouts and similar groups.
Laundry Facilities
Coin-operated laundry facilities are located in the bathhouse. A heated and air-conditioned bathhouse with hot showers and a comfort station (restrooms only) are also centrally located in the campground.
Sewage Dump Station
A sewage dump station is located on the main park road for park campground patrons.
Group Camp
The group camp is designed to accommodate groups of 25 people or more up to a maximum of 50 people. It features an air conditioned and heated dorm. The dorm features two bunk rooms (each sleep 25) and a meeting room. Dorm guests must furnish their own bed linens and bath accessories.
Group Camp facilities are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, contact the park at (662) 842-7669.
Smoking is not allowed in any state park building, and pets are NOT allowed in or around the group camp area.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins
Vacation Cabins
Tombigbee features seven air-conditioned cabins with forest and lake views. The cabins are equipped with basic kitchen equipment, bed and bath linens, and TVs. They also feature fireplaces, a grill, a fire ring, and screened porches or patios. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made up to 12 months in advance.
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or cabin area, and smoking is not allowed in any State Park building (including cabins and cottages).
Things to do
PicnickingGolfDisc golfCampingBoatingFishingHikingBikingMountain bikingCanoeing and kayaking
Swimming
There is no skiing, jet skis, or swimming at Tombigbee.
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch
A boat launch and trailer parking is available for park guests for a small fee; annual passes can be purchased at the park. Guests are asked to observe trolling speed only limits.
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing is featured at Lake Lee, a 90-acre freshwater lake stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. Licenses may be purchased at the park office for a small fee.
Get additional information and the latest fishing report in the links below.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Laundry
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 264 Cabin Drive
Tupelo, MS 38804 - Nearest town
- Tupelo — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.2353, -88.6219
- Phone
- (662) 842-7669
- tombigbeestatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
East Bound on Hwy 6: • Right on Cliff Gookin Blvd. go 7.3 miles or 9 red lights turn right at 9th red light go 1.3 miles Turn left at Dollar General go 3 miles to park entrance. • Right on Veterans Blvd. go 2 miles to red light turn left on hwy 6 go ¼ mile follow the signs go 2.6 miles to red light go straight 1.3 miles turn left at Dollar General and go 3 miles to park entrance. • Pass Veterans Blvd., go right on Auburn Road for a 3.5-mile second red light, turn left on hwy 6, go 1.3 miles, turn left at Dollar General, and go 3 miles to the park entrance. North Bound on Trace: • Right on McCullough Blvd. stay in left lane south to Eason exit right go left under bridge 1.5 miles at red light turn right on hwy 6 go 1.3 miles turn left go 3 miles to park entrance. • North 45 • Exit right on Eason Blvd. go 1.5 miles to 3rd red light turn right go 1.3 miles turn left at Dollar General go 3 miles to park entrance. South Bound on Trace: • Left on 78, 5 miles right on Aruban Road go 3.5 miles 2nd red light turn left on hwy 6 go 1.3 miles turn left at Dollar General 3.0 miles to park entrance. • Left on 78, right on Veterans Blvd., go 2 miles to red light, go ¼ mile follow signs, go 2.6 miles to red light, go straight 1.3 miles to Dollar General, turn left, go 3.0 miles to park entrance. • Highway 45 South right on Eason Blvd. the left under bridge 1.5 miles 2 red light right 1.3 miles left at Dollar General 3.0 miles to park entrance. West bound on 78: • Left on Aruban rd. 3.5 miles 2 red light left on hwy 6 go 1.3 miles left at Dollar General go 3.0 miles to park entrance. • Interstate 78 left on Aruban rd. go 1.8 miles at red light turn left on hwy 6 go 1.3 miles turn left at Dollar General go 3.0 miles to park entrance.
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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology