Stennis East Bank Day Use
Open year-round with park hours from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. This is a day-use area only; overnight camping is not permitted.
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:35AM CDT until May 3 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water is covering a portion of Air Base Road located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Saturday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Stennis East Bank Day Use is located in Columbus, Mississippi on Columbus Lake along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The area features one shelter at the boat ramp location and three shelters inside the park that can be rented for gatherings. Each shelter provides water, electricity, and picnic tables. The park includes a boat ramp, three fishing piers, a fish cleaning station, multi-use courts, a walking track, play areas, and an amphitheater. The day-use area offers excellent views of the Stennis Lock and Dam, opportunities to observe migratory birds, and popular fishing spots known for large catfish. A vehicle overlook provides scenic sunset views. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway provides year-round fishing, boating, waterskiing, and swimming opportunities. Hunting is available on Corps of Engineers land throughout the waterway corridor.
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 | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
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 |
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