Lake Lowndes State Park, State park and recreation area in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Lake Lowndes State Park is a public recreation area in Lowndes County, Mississippi, located off Mississippi Highway 69, eight miles southeast of Columbus. It centers on the 150-acre Lowndes Lake and has developed and primitive campsites, cabins and cottages, seven miles of hiking and equestrian trails, a visitors center with gymnasium, tennis courts, play fields, picnic areas and the 18-hole Whispering Pines disc golf course.
The park was established in the mid-20th century as part of Mississippi's effort to develop public recreation areas. Its creation reflected a broader movement to make natural spaces available to communities for outdoor recreation.
The park's 18-hole disc golf course is named Whispering Pines. The 150-acre Lowndes Lake draws boaters, water skiers and anglers, and the visitors center has a gymnasium. Seven miles of trails are shared by hikers and equestrians.
Lake Lowndes State Park lies off Mississippi Highway 69, about eight miles (13 km) southeast of Columbus. Trails total seven miles (11 km) for hiking and equestrian use, and the 150-acre Lowndes Lake handles boating, waterskiing and fishing. Campers choose between primitive and developed sites, cabins and cottages; tennis courts, play fields and the Whispering Pines disc golf course round out the facilities.
The park features a looping trail that winds through lakeside habitats and offers regular sightings of wildlife and seasonal plant changes throughout the year. Each season brings different bird species and plant activity, making the walk feel fresh on return visits.
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