🌤 Weather at Lake Lowndes State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46–85 °F | 69–94 °F | 43–88 °F | 36–61 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Columbus, 5 mi away, elevation 145 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Lake Lowndes State Park wraps around a 150-acre lake in Lowndes County, about eight miles southeast of Columbus, Mississippi. What sets it apart from most state parks in the region is how much of it is built for organized play: alongside the fishing and camping there are three baseball and softball diamonds, two t-ball fields and tennis courts.
Quick Facts
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Address | 3319 Lake Lowndes Road, Columbus, MS 39702 |
| Lake | 150 acres |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily |
| Fees | $2 per person; ages 5 and under free |
| Phone | (662) 328-2110 |
| Managed by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks |
Hours, fees and facilities verified against the official Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks page on 9 August 2026.
Location & Getting There
From Highway 82 take the East Columbus exit at Highway 50/12, follow Gardner Boulevard to Highway 69 South, then turn onto Lake Lowndes Road. Coordinates are 33.4347, -88.3028. Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University are both a short drive west, which makes the campground a practical base on a football weekend.
Things to Do
The lake is the centre of the park: fishing from the bank and from boats, with day-use and overnight reservations handled through the state system. Camping sits close to the water, and the day-use areas are set up for groups rather than solitude.
The sports facilities are the unusual part. Three baseball and softball fields, two t-ball fields, tennis courts and space for other organized sports mean the park fills with tournaments on some weekends — worth checking before you plan a quiet trip.
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🐾 Dogs & Pets at Lake Lowndes State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in designated areas of Mississippi state parks only and must be restrained on a leash.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Adequate leash not more than six feet long required.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No pets are allowed in or around the swimming pool areas or lake beach areas.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are forbidden in and around the overnight lodging areas (cabins, cottages, motels, villas) — no pet-friendly cabin program.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets that disturb guests will be removed from the park; pets may not be left unattended.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Lowndes State Park?
Pets are allowed in designated areas of Mississippi state parks only and must be restrained on a leash. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via mdwfp.com. More: Mississippi state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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