Stennis East Bank Day Use
Open year-round for day use only. Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. This is not an overnight camping facility; shelters are available for reservation for daytime gatherings.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 3:06PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 431 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 PARISHES IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA CATAHOULA CONCORDIA EAST CARROLL FRANKLIN MADISON RICHLAND TENSAS WEST CARROLL IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 40 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ATTALA CHOCTAW COPIAH HINDS HOLMES HUMPHREYS LEAKE MADISON RANKIN SCOTT SIMPSON SMITH YAZOO IN EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CLARKE JASPER KEMPER LAUDERDALE NESHOBA NEWTON NOXUBEE WINSTON IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CARROLL GRENADA LEFLORE MONTGOMERY WEBSTER IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI CLAY LOWNDES OKTIBBEHA IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BOLIVAR SUNFLOWER WASHINGTON IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI LINCOLN IN SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI ADAMS CLAIBORNE FRANKLIN JEFFERSON IN WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ISSAQUENA SHARKEY WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ACKERMAN, ANGUILLA, BAY SPRINGS, BELZONI, BRANDON, BROOKHAVEN, BROOKSVILLE, BUDE, CANTON, CARROLLTON, CARTHAGE, CLEVELAND, COLUMBUS, CONEHATTA, CRYSTAL SPRINGS, DE KALB, DECATUR, DELHI, DURANT, EPPS, EUPORA, FAYETTE, FERRIDAY, FOREST, GOODMAN, GREENVILLE, GREENWOOD, GRENADA, HARRISONBURG, HAZLEHURST, HEIDELBERG, INDIANOLA, ISOLA, JACKSON, JONESVILLE, KOSCIUSKO, LAKE PROVIDENCE, LEXINGTON, LOUISVILLE, MACON, MADISON, MAGEE, MATHISTON, MAYERSVILLE, MEADVILLE, MENDENHALL, MERIDIAN, MORTON, NATCHEZ, NEWELLTON, NEWTON, NORTH CARROLLTON, OAK GROVE, PEARL, PEARL RIVER, PHILADELPHIA, PICKENS, PORT GIBSON, QUITMAN, RALEIGH, RAYVILLE, RICHLAND, RIDGELAND, ROLLING FORK, ROXIE, RULEVILLE, SCOOBA, SHUBUTA, ST. JOSEPH, STARKVILLE, STONEWALL, TALLULAH, TAYLORSVILLE, TCHULA, UNION, VAIDEN, VICKSBURG, VIDALIA, WATERPROOF, WEIR, WESSON, WEST FERRIDAY, WEST POINT, WINNSBORO, WINONA, AND YAZOO CITY.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 1:52PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central, north central, and northeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening, and 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 1:52PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central, north central, and northeast Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening, and 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
About
Stennis East Bank Day Use is a day-use recreation area situated on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Columbus, Mississippi. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the facility offers four reservable shelters ideal for family gatherings and group events, each equipped with water, electricity, and picnic tables. A boat ramp provides access to the waterway, requiring a valid day use pass for all boaters. The area features fishing piers where visitors can catch catfish and other species, and a vehicle overlook provides scenic sunset views. The location near the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam makes it a good spot for watching migratory birds and observing lock operations. Dumpsters and bathhouses are available on site. Note: This is a day-use facility only. There are no overnight camping sites available. The area is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Directions
Stennis East Bank Day Use is located in Columbus, Mississippi, adjacent to the Stennis Lock and Dam on Wilkins Wise Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 245-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Recreation.gov - Boat Ramp Pass |
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