About The Park

Tombigbee State Park is located six miles south of Tupelo, Mississippi. It offers the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities minutes from 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.

 

Address

264 Cabin Drive
Tupelo, MS 38804
United States

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Entrance Fee
$2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Phone
+1 662-842-7669
Hours of Operation
8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Sunday
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Day use and overnight camping.

Park Directions

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 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.

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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.

Amenities
RV Campground
Tent Campground
Cabins/Cottages
Group Camp
Visitor / Meeting Room
Campground Laundry
Boat Launch
Fishing
Pavilions/Picnic Areas
Playground
Playing Fields
Disc Golf
Nature Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Amphitheater
Camp Store
Kayak Rentals
Visitor/Activity Building

Overnight guests must register at the visitor center to check in for lodging and camping. The Visitor Center, located on the banks of Lake Lee, houses the park office and a meeting/banquet room.  

The meeting room can accommodate groups of about 50 people. Reservations are highly recommended and are available up to 13 months in advance. Contact the park office at (662) 842-7669 for information on seating capacity, catering service, reservations, and rental fees.

 

Picnic Sites/Pavilions

The park features 37 day-use picnic sites equipped with tables and grills. The picnic area features views of Lake Lee and the surrounding forested area.

Two picnic pavilions provide a great location for group outings, such as family reunions, company picnics, and school or church outings. Each pavilion is located on a wooded hill overlooking Lake Lee. Pavilions can be reserved up to 13 months in advance by calling the park office at (662) 842-7669.

Playground

Playground equipment is centrally located in the day-use area and features modern units with slides and swings. Also in this area are old favorites such as monkey bars and a merry-go-round.

Volleyball

A sand volleyball court is located in the day-use area near the play equipment.

Multi-use Field

A grassed field is available for use by groups for a game of football, baseball, or soccer.

Disc Golf

Tombigbee State Park is home to two disc golf courses. Bigbee 1 is an amateur course, while Bigbee 2 is a pro course. Each is an 18-hole, par-three course. These courses wind through the park's wooded hills and offer beautiful scenery along with the challenge of the course.

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.

Water Activities

Fishing 

Fishing is featured at Lake Lee, a 90-acre freshwater lake stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65. Licenses may be purchased at the park office for a small fee.

Get additional information and the latest fishing report in the links below.

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. 

There is no skiing, jet skis, or swimming at Tombigbee.

Stay The Night

There are several options for staying the night. The park offers 20 developed campsites for RVs or tents, a primitive camping area, seven cabins, one cottage, 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 13 months in advance. Monthly camping may be available. 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.

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 13 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).

 
Vacation Cottages

The cottage is a modern two-bedroom unit with one queen bed, one full bed, and a combination of living, dining, and kitchen areas. It has central air and heat, basic kitchen equipment, TV, bed and bath linens, outdoor grill, and patio table/chairs; it is also ADA accessible. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made up to 13 months in advance. 

Pets are not allowed in the cottage or cottage area. Smoking is not allowed in any State Park building (including cabins and cottages).

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.

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