Lake Lowndes State Park
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.
Park Directions
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 – you 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 Wal-Mart (right side), there will be a light at Wal-Mart, 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 by-pass. Veer to the left to go up the ramp towards Tuscaloosa, AL. Then you will be on the Hwy 82 by-pass going east. Then use the same directions for East Bound on Hwy 82.
West Bound on Hwy 82:
- About 1 mile after you cross the Alabama/Mississippi State Line, take LEE STOKES ROAD EXIT. Turn left off the exit ramp onto Lee Stokes Road. At 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, you should turn left and follow the signs to the park.
Address: 3319 Lake Lowndes Road Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: 662-328-2110 (8 AM to 5 PM)
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Day Use
The Park is open every day of the year. The Park Office is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For more information on Lake Lowndes State Park, please contact the Park Office at (662) 328-2110.
- Entrance fee $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Stay the Night
50 developed camping sites, a Scenic Wooded tent camping area, 6 Vacation Cabins, 2 Vacation Cottages, and Laundry Facilities are available for use at Lake Lowndes State Park.
Things to Do
Disc Golf, Gym, Picnic Area/Pavilions, Playground, Playing Fields, Tennis and Trails, plus Lake Lowndes offers a 150 acre of Freshwater Fishing, Boat Launch, and Water Skiing.
Things to Know
Mississippi State Park Fees, Rules and Regulations
Area Attractions
The following attractions are located within a short drive of Lake Lowndes State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide you with directions.
- Historic Homes (Columbus)
- Mississippi University for Women (Columbus)
- Columbus Air Force Base
- Mississippi State University (Starkville)
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
- Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
- John W. Starr Memorial Forest Management Area
Annual Events
March/April
Spring Pilgrimage (Columbus)
May
Market Street Festival (Columbus)
December
Lakeside Treasures at Lake Lowndes State Park-1st Saturday in December
Christmas Tree Lighting and The Wassail Fest in Downtown Columbus
Columbus Christmas Parade (Columbus)
