Tombigbee State Park
Located just six miles south of Tupelo, Mississippi - Tombigbee State Park offers the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities minutes from one of Mississippi's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment areas. Tupelo is the site of the bi-annual Tupelo Furniture Market, home of the Elvis Presley Birthplace, and the headquarters of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Park Directions and Map
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 Aruban Road 3.5 miles second red light turn left on hwy 6 go 1.3 miles turn left at Dollar General go 3 miles to 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 strait 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.
Address: 264 Cabin Drive Tupelo, Mississippi 38804
Phone: 662-842-7669 (8AM to 5 PM)
Day Use
A day use entry fee is charged for all day use visitors .
- Entrance fee $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Things to Do
Activities and recreational facilities available at Tombigbee State Park include: picnic area with tables and grills, picnic pavilions, meeting room and banquet facilities, children's playground, multi-use field, volley ball, disc golf, nature trail, 11 mile mountain bike trail and fishing on Lake Lee.
Click on the below links for more information.
- Visitor Center and Activity Building
- Picnic and Play Areas: playgrounds, multi-use field, volleyball
- Disc Golf
- Lake Lee - Fishing and Boat Launch
Park Photo Albums
Stay the Night
There are several options to stay the night. The park offers 20 developed campsites for RVs or tents, a primitive camping area, 7 cabins, 1 cottage, and a group camp facility.
Reservations are encouraged. Reservations can be made by online reservation or by calling the park at (662) 842-7669. Our online reservation system is hosted by Reserve America.
Click on the below links for more information.
- RV Campground and Primitive Camping
- Vacation Cabins
- Group Camp - Contact the park for reservations
Things to Know
Mississippi State Park Fees, Rules, and Regulations
Area Attractions
The following attractions are located within a short drive of Tombigbee State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide you with directions.
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitors Center (Tupelo)
- Birthplace of Elvis Presley (Tupelo)
- Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo
- Tupelo Civil War Battlefield
- BancorpSouth Center/Coliseum
- Healthworks Kids Museum
- Tupelo Oren Dunn City Museum
- Tupelo Veterans Museum
- Barnes Crossing Mall
- Elvis Presley State Lake
- Lake Lamar Bruce State Lake
- Brices Crossroads Battlefield
- Trace State Park
Annual Events in the Area
April
Tupelo Azalea Festival
Tupelo Hot Air Balloon Festival
May
Tupelo Dudie's Diner Burger Festival
Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise
Gum Tree Arts Festival
Tupelo Film Festival
June
Tupelo Elvis Festival
July
Tri-State Sportsman's Bonanza
September
Fall Classic Disc Golf Tournament
October
Celebration Village
Park Events
April
Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament
May
Kids to Parks Day
