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Tombigbee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 616 Google reviews · Running trail in Tupelo, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tombigbee State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with a campground & lake, plus amenities including cabins, laundry, a boat launch & trails.
What runners say about Tombigbee State Park
“But other than those issues, it was a really nice and clean cabin.”
“This campground has a lot of beautiful scenery and space to play around.”
“Gorgeous park, fantastic hikes, secluded and peaceful.”
Gorgeous park, fantastic hikes, secluded and peaceful. We stayed in Cabin 2 which is the largest cabin, but if you have more than 2 adults, I would not recommend this cabin. The interior had recently been renovated and was very nice (granite counters, stainless steel appliances, etc..
We always love a quick and easy getaway to our favorite little State Park so close to home. If we forget something or need to run to work, we can get back to Tupelo in a few minutes.
Quiet place with some awesome views and hikes. We stay at a lot of Mississippi State Parks, and we really like this one. There are pros and cons of course. There are lots of great views. We loved the lake side hike. It was awesome. There are more hikes and trails that we did not explore.
the park itself Is beautiful, beautiful lakes for kayaking (they have rentals) or fishing, very small roads coming in to the park, no sign when you get close to the office to tell you stop and park in the overflow parking lot because if you go into the office area circle you won't get out unless you have a tiny RV,…
Trail conditions & character
“The deck across the back has a good patio table and view of the water, fire pit and grill.”
“Gorgeous park, fantastic hikes, secluded and peaceful.”
“The lake at dusk and dawn are on another level and I was able to get a campsite last minute.”
“Cabin #2 is our preference with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and was nicely updated a few years ago with granite countertops and an open kitchen and living room concept.”
“There is a light pole right behind the site.”
Plan your run at Tombigbee State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemdwfp.com
- Phone+1 662-842-7669
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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