Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi
Lake Lowndes State Park
Mississippi State Parks · Mississippi, United States
- Sites
- 58
- Hookups
- 50 electric, 50 with water, 8 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 259 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Lowndes
- Nearest town
- Columbus
- Address
- 3319 Lake Lowndes Road, Columbus, MS 39702
- Phone
- 662-328-2110
- Activities
- Camping
50 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
A Mississippi state park (MDWFP) on Lake Lowndes near Columbus. Developed Camping: 50 lakeside RV sites with picnic table and grill, water/electric/sewer hookups (50/30/20-amp); a comfort station with hot showers, washers/dryers is inside the campground, and a central sewage dumping station is beside the developed camping area. Tent Camping: 8 primitive sites in wooded areas, water/restrooms within walking distance.
Fees
Mississippi State Parks statewide camping rate schedule (mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-park-fees): RV/developed sites (Premium/Full/Standard hookup tiers) $25.00-$190.00/night; exact rate depends on hookup tier and site premium status - contact park. Monthly RV camping $500.00-$800.00/month where available. 15% discount for 62+/Disabled/Veterans/Active Service Members (excludes holidays/special events).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 35° | 12° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 62° | 41° | 16° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 68° | 49° | 27° | 82° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 55° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 66° | 54° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 71° | 60° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 70° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 75° | 68° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 71° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 56° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 25° | 79° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 40° | 24° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Mississippi · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.