Army Corps of Engineers · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · Mississippi

Cochrane Campground

Cochrane Campground on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway offers a unique recreational experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Cochrane CampgroundA photo of Site Site 43 of Loop Cochrane at Cochrane Campground with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole, Water HookupA photo of Site Site 21 of Loop Cochrane at Cochrane Campground with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole, Water HookupA photo of Site Site 33 of Loop Cochrane at Cochrane Campground with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole, Water Hookup
Photos courtesy of Raven Hartley · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric52
Host/management8
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

52 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Site 145PavedPartial30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 248PavedPartial30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 352Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 452Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 540Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 652Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 752PavedPartial30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 856Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 948Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes
Site 1045Paved30/50 ampYes / No8 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites Site 19, Site 56 are listed accessible

The 60 "Class A" campsites provide concrete pads, picnic tables, grills, lantern posts, fire rings, electrical and water connections, and plenty of shade.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cochrane Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.45 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.69 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.32 inches of precipitationApril: 5.81 inches of precipitationMay: 4.02 inches of precipitationJune: 4.40 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.68 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.50 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.20 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.63 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.35 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.59 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.8°F averageFebruary: 50.2°F averageMarch: 58.0°F averageApril: 65.5°F averageMay: 73.2°F averageJune: 80.2°F averageJuly: 83.2°F averageAugust: 82.6°F averageSeptember: 77.0°F averageOctober: 66.2°F averageNovember: 54.6°F averageDecember: 48.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Columbus, 7 miles from the recreation area point at 145 feet, station USC00221880 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 57 inches a year.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 33.52° N, 88.49° W. Call the office before you drive.

Good to know

  • Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Hunting Permit and information can be found on Recreation.gov searching for Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Hunting Permit.

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Recreation

Boating, fishing, and hunting may be done from Cochrane Campground.

Nearby

Nearby Aliceville, Alabama has amenities such as grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, and pharmacies. Aliceville also has the Aliceville Museum and Cultural Arts Center.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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  • Exploring coastal Mississippi
    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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  • Civil War Mississippi
    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cochrane Campground?

Sites at Cochrane Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cochrane Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cochrane Campground have?

60 sites, including 52 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Cochrane Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cochrane Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cochrane Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cochrane Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Cochrane Campground?

Sites Site 19 and Site 56 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov