Columbus AFB, MS

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    Columbus AFB, MS - Recreation

    Local Columbus AFB, MS Parks

    Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail - 65 miles away
    Phone: 800-305-7417
    2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    Description: The old Natchez trace has been divided into 4 smaller trails that can be traveled by foot. The four smaller trails are Rocky Springs (10 miles), Tupelo Trail (6 miles), Ridgeland Trail (24 miles), and Leipers Fork Trail (24 miles).Check with park information before traveling as washouts and downed trees can result in temporary trail closures.
    Tupelo National Battlefield - 60 miles away
    Phone: 800-305-7417
    Main Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    Description: Tupelo battlefield marked the followup attack of MG William Sherman on MG Nathan Bedford to protect the Tennessee supply lines. This battle marks the last time that Confederate General Nathan Bedford's famed cavalry corps fought the Union infantry during the Civil War.
    Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site - 77 miles away
    Phone: 800-305-7417
    Rt 370
    Baldwyn, MS 38824
    Description: Make sure to stop by the visitor's center when you check out the battlefield, as they have a great collection of Civil War era artifacts that were actually used at the Battle of Brices Cross Roads.
    Lake Lowndes State Park - 23 miles away
    Phone: 662-328-2110
    3319 Lake Lowndes Road
    Columbus, MS 39702
    Description: The Lake Lowndes State Park is a full service park with fishing, boating, bird watching, camping, recreation facilities, and many sports areas. They have both primitive and RV camping available on site, and reservations can be made in advance by calling the park office.
    Tombigbee State Park - 62 miles away
    Phone: 662-842-7669
    264 Cabin Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    Description: Like many of the Mississippi State Parks, Tombigbee has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy. There are camp sites, fishing, fire rings, boat launches, sports fields, multi-use trails, and less than 10 miles away is the birthplace of Elviz Presley.

    Local Columbus AFB, MS Campgrounds

    Dewayne Hayes - 7 miles away
    Phone: 662-434-6939
    7934 Barton Ferry Road
    Columbus, MS 39701
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The Dewayne Hayes campgrounds are maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The campgrounds have both RV and tent sites available for rental. The campground is open all year, and reservations are required 4 days in advance and 2 night minimum on the weekends. Gates are open from, 6am through 10pm.
    Brown's RV Park - 10 miles away
    Phone: 662-328-1976
    2002 Bluecutt Road
    Columbus, MS 39705
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The park is only RV accessible, but has internet hookups, cable tv, and laundry. The RV sites are full service.
    Lake Lowndes Campground - 22 miles away
    Phone: 662-328-2110
    3319 Lake Lowndes Road
    Columbus, MS 39702
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The full service campgrounds offer developed camping (RVs - 50 sites), tent camping, vacation cabins, and a rental manufactured home that houses up to 8 people.There is a visitors center with card room and gym, an amphitheater, multi-use (including equestrian) trail, fishing, boating, and various other sports activities.
    Campground at Barnes Crossing - 63 miles away
    Phone: 662-844-6063
    125 Road 1698
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The campgrounds are secluded, yet still close by to the nearby attractions, such as Natchez Trace parkway, and The Mall at Barnes Crossing.The grounds accommodate RVs for both daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
    Elvis Presley Lake Campground - 63 miles away
    Phone: 662-840-5172
    272 County Road 995
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Elvis Presley Lake campgrounds are a fisherman's dream. The state lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, crappie, redear, and catfish.

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