The small town of Columbus, Mississippi, with tree-lined streets and antebellum homes, appears preserved in history. The preservation extends into the surrounding area, where lakes and rivers, such as the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and the Tennessee River, seem to provide the only break in trees in the deeply wooded, untouched parts of northeast Mississippi. Stay at one of the area's RV-friendly campgrounds and spend a few days enjoying these wetlands and bayous.
Parkwood RV Park, near Columbus' Main Street, offers 30 RV sites. Twenty-five sites require RVs to back in to park, but five sites have pull-through access. Each site comes equipped with electrical and water hookups, with a dumping station nearby. A few of the lots possess young trees, but the park is surrounded by mature growth. Lease the lots by the day or the month. Laundry facilities are also available on the premises.
No need to roll out your RV's awning at Hidden Cove RV Park, where mature, towering trees are located throughout. In addition to shade, the park offers spots overlooking the Luxapalila River. Each site has full hookups, including electrical and water. Fish for crappie and catfish in the river, or in the small pond on the other side of Sand Road from the park. The same company that operates Hidden Cove operates another RV park farther down the road -- Co-op Road RV Park. The park has fewer sites and trees, and a short path leads to the Luxapalila.
Roughly 8 miles north of Columbus, Dewayne Hayes Campground has 110 campsites, 100 of which are devoted to RVs. These sites come equipped with electrical and water hookups. While the park has hiking trails, playgrounds and multi-use courts, the main attraction remains the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, known locally as the Tenn-Tom. Fishing for bass, walleye and catfish from the shore is common, and the park's on-site fish-cleaning station is convenient. Use the park's boat ramp to explore the rest of the Tenn-Tom.
One hundred sites with electrical and water hookups are available to RV campers at Town Creek Campground. The park, approximately 9 miles north of Columbus, is situated between Kennedy and Columbus Lakes. In addition, a small creek runs through the park. Anglers head to the campground's fishing dock to catch bass, crappie and catfish, while children enjoy any one of three playgrounds. A nature trail leads from the park to loop around Kennedy Lake, which has several wooden footbridges to cross over the water.
