Warmer days are up ahead enjoy outdoor activities with your family. These places offer day hikes, camping, fishing, canoeing and some even offer rock climbing.
264 Cabin Drive
Tupelo, MS 38804
P: (662) 842-7669
Located just six miles south of Tupelo, Mississippi-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.
Day usage is $2 per person with ages five and under free.
3946 Hwy 7 South
Holly Springs, MS 38635
P: (662) 252-4231
Wall Doxey State Park offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in a setting rich in natural beauty. A two and half mile nature trail winds around Spring Lake, affording beautiful views of the water and of native Mississippi flora and fauna.
Day usage is $2 per person with ages five and under free.
A one-mile trail may be enjoyed by day hikers at Chewalla Lake.
105 CR 90
Tishomingo, MS 38873
P: (662) 438-6914
The park's unique setting fills every activity with adventure. Activities and recreational facilities available at Tishomingo State Park include: picnic area with tables and grills, picnic pavilions, lodge facility, disc golf courses, compass course, hiking trails, playgrounds, multi-use field, volleyball court, and a swimming pool. Rock climbing is available by permit. Canoe trips and fishing are available on Bear Creek. Haynes Lake, a 45 acre fresh water lake, is available for fishing.
Day usage is $2 per person with ages five and under free.
Sardis Lake has several trails ranging from leisurely to difficult, all with beautiful views!
Big Hill Pond has 14 trails, some for horses, as well as a 70 foot lookout tower with an AMAZING view!
Two miles of boardwalk lead through 165 acres of natural lowland beauty. The park includes a nature center, observation tower, Aerie Trail Raptor Center and two lakes for fishing.
Dismals Canyon is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked, moderate, trail located near Phil Campbell, Alabama that features a waterfall and insects called dismalites that emit a bright blue-green light to attract food and mates.
This 271 acre park has natural areas, wetlands, three lakes, and an elevated boardwalk.
Arkabutla Lake has a variety of great trails for hiking/nature walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, just enjoying the outdoors.
Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote area with a lake and a 1 mile walking trail. It is perfect for those who do not like the big crowds and do not need modern conveniences.
The 148-foot sandstone bridge in Alabama towers 60 feet above winding pathways and is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies.
3319 Lake Lowndes Road
Columbus, MS 39702
P: (662) 328-2110
Lake Lowndes State Park provides a complete recreational facility for individuals, families, and groups to enjoy the park. Lake Lowndes is located on a beautiful 150-acre lake. The park offers unlimited opportunities for fishing and camping, softball, tennis, football, and other organized sports.
Day usage is $2 per person with ages five and under free.
