Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Columbus

Description:

The Tenn-Tom Waterway is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with outstanding opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hunting. The Waterway begins at Gainesville, Alabama and extends over 200 miles into northeast Mississippi where it connects to the Tennessee River. It includes 10 lock and dams, Gainesville Lake, Aliceville Lake, Columbus Lake, Aberdeen Lake, a 46 mile Canal Section, Bay Springs Lake, and a 39 mile Divide Cut Section. See the detailed web site for more information.

Directions:

Waterway Management Center (Columbus): From US 82, Exit at US45/Plymouth Bluff Access Road Exit and go North. Go Left on Old West Point Road 1 mi to right on Right Bank Access Road to right on West Plymouth Road. Phone: (662)327-2142 Tom Bevill Visitor Center: From Pickensville, AL, Highway 14, S 1 mi to Tom Bevill Visitor Center. Phone: (205)373-8705.

Address:

3606 West Plymouth Rd.

Columbus MS 39701-9504

Phone:

662-327-2142

Email:

WebMaster-SAM@usace.army.mil

Organization:

USACE - US Army Corps of Engineers