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Places to Camp near Columbus, MS

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Searching for the best camping near Columbus, MS? There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Mississippi camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Columbus, MS (44)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

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    Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    19 Photos
    36 Saves
    Columbus, Mississippi
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes

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    Dewayne Hayes

    7 Reviews
    9 Photos
    24 Saves
    Columbus, Mississippi

    Overview

    Dewayne Hayes Campground is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, on Columbus Lake in Mississippi. The campground provides convenient access to the waterway. There is ample opportunity for visitors to fish, boat or spend the day sightseeing along the banks of the river. The recreation area was named in 1986 for Pfc. Loyd DeWayne Hayes, a member of the 145th Engineering Battalion of the Alabama National Guard.

    Recreation

    With playgrounds, hiking trails, multi-use courts, picnic areas and educational programs, families have no shortage of activities to choose from at DeWayne Hayes. Anglers can fish from the shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the Tenn-Tom lands.

    Facilities

    Dewayne Hayes Campground features 110 campsites, including 100 standard sites with electric and water hookups and 10 tent-only primitive walk-in sites. The campground is partially shaded, and sites have picnic tables, fire rings with grills, pedestal grills and lantern posts. Visitors have the convenience of hot showers, and anglers can make use of the fish cleaning station.

    Natural Features

    The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    Columbus, Mississippi is right next door and offers antique stores, historic sights and other services and amenities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $26 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground

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    Pickensville Campground

    12 Reviews
    42 Photos
    40 Saves
    Brooksville, Mississippi

    Overview

    Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway.

    Recreation

    Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.

    Facilities

    This facility offers 176 campsites that provide picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, electric and water hookups and plenty of shade. Some sites also provide sewer hookups for RV campers. There are accessible sites and restrooms. Anglers can take advantage of an accessible fishing dock, boat ramp and fish cleaning station at the day use area just across the waterway from the campground. The day use facility also provides a swim beach, playground and picnic shelters.

    Natural Features

    The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $26 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

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    Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

    14 Reviews
    33 Photos
    19 Saves
    Amory, Mississippi

    Overview

    Blue Bluff Campground and Recreation Area, on the Aberdeen Lake section of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, is one of the most scenic recreation areas on the waterway. The area is located just north of Aberdeen and boasts both a campground and day-use area. Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts visit the area each year for picnicking, fishing and swimming.

    Recreation

    Families can swim at the facility's beach, play on the multi-use court and walk along the wooded waterfront. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species at designated hunting areas along the waterway.

    Facilities

    The campground offers 92 campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, pedestal grills and lantern posts, making it perfect for parties and family functions. The facility is mostly shaded and has many scenic views of the waterway. Picnic areas and a beach are nearby.

    Natural Features

    Blue Bluff is named for the beautiful clay and limestone cliffs that border the park on the eastern side. The bluff rises 80 feet above the water and provides a lofty view of Aberdeen Lake and the nearby lock and dam. The waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama and connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    A tour can be schedule at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam next door, which provides an opportunity to watch barges and other recreational boats go through the lock on the waterway. The town of Aberdeen, just from minutes from the campground, has various amenities, tours and events. Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is a 45-minute drive north.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $26 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

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    Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

    2 Reviews
    2 Photos
    14 Saves
    Columbus, Mississippi

    Overview

    Town Creek Campground is located on the beautiful Columbus Lake in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The campground has direct access to the waterway for recreational boating activities and is a great place to relax and view the scenery.

    Recreation

    With Columbus Lake and Kennedy Lake to explore, this facility has ample water recreation opportunities. Anglers can try their luck on the fishing dock or head off-shore in search of bass, catfish and crappie. Families with children can play on the facility's three playgrounds and go hiking, biking or birding. The nature trail circling the Kennedy Lake crosses the water in a number of places by way of wooden footbridges.

    Facilities

    Town Creek offers 100 sites with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, fire rings with grills and lantern posts along the banks of the waterway. Campers have the convenience of hot showers.The campground also offers 10 primitive, tent-only sites along the Kennedy Lake shore.

    Natural Features

    The thickly forested, sloping shoreline and calm water create a peaceful atmosphere. On top of the hill overlooking the Tombigbee is Kennedy Lake; on the back of the lake, water cascades down a stone waterfall and into a creek that meanders through the park. The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    Town Creek Campground is just minutes from the cities of Columbus and West Point, Mississippi, which offer a variety of conveniences such as shopping, restaurants and golf courses.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $26 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from The Oaks RV Park

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    The Oaks RV Park

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    Columbus, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek

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    Town Creek

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    Columbus, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Starkville KOA

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    Starkville KOA

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    5 Saves
    Starkville, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Mississippi Art & wine gallery

    3 Reviews
    18 Photos
    1 Save
    Amory, Mississippi

    Art & Wine Gallery. We sale Art & wine. Meal per RSVP home cooking.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • WiFi
    • Alcohol

    $10 - $25 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Campground

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    Indian Mound Campground

    1 Review
    3 Saves
    Starkville, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

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