Camping in Mississippi: Best Mississippi Campgrounds 2024

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Mississippi

95% (1532 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Mississippi

Star Hosts in Mississippi

Top camping destinations

Picayune

30 campgrounds

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

224 campgrounds

De Soto National Forest

Tishomingo State Park

408 campgrounds

Dog-friendly getaways

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Home Place P.’s Land

66 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Como, MS

Camp Topisaw

9 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Summit, MS

95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!

Creekside Farm Co.

6 sites · Tents24 acres · Kiln, MS

Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 24-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and small vegetable gardens. Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, clearing the 5-acre pasture, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking and our favorite....... feeding the furry and feathered friends. Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled along side a flowing creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast. Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm. Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of everyday and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm. Inquire about homesteading classes and our bi annual homesteading festival. Classes are on Saturday mornings in January/February. The festival is a small but super packed event in the fall and spring each year. You can follow us on FaceBook for more details.

All You Need Institute

11 sites · Lodging, Tents111 acres · Lumberton, MS

All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks. The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line. We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

Moon Lake Farm - Camp, Fish, Relax

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents77 acres · Belden, MS

We are the Darnell family, and we bought this property in late 2021. We can't wait to share it with you! We desire to create a place of rest, retreat, and relaxation in nature. Be it camping, fishing, or a campfire with your friends or family, we want you to make your favorite memories at Moon Lake. Learn more about this land: Serene setting just outside of Tupelo, MS. Fish or walk around the 8-acre lake. Enjoy the swings overlooking the water. Walk by the trees and look for deer and turkeys. Say hello to the horses in the barn! Come enjoy a restful camp barely outside the city limits!We can't wait for you to make your favorite memories here.

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Camp Topisaw

9 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Summit, MS

95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!

Creekside Farm Co.

6 sites · Tents24 acres · Kiln, MS

Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 24-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and small vegetable gardens. Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, clearing the 5-acre pasture, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking and our favorite....... feeding the furry and feathered friends. Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled along side a flowing creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast. Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm. Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of everyday and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm. Inquire about homesteading classes and our bi annual homesteading festival. Classes are on Saturday mornings in January/February. The festival is a small but super packed event in the fall and spring each year. You can follow us on FaceBook for more details.

All You Need Institute

11 sites · Lodging, Tents111 acres · Lumberton, MS

All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks. The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line. We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

Home Place P.’s Land

66 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Como, MS

Moon Lake Farm - Camp, Fish, Relax

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents77 acres · Belden, MS

We are the Darnell family, and we bought this property in late 2021. We can't wait to share it with you! We desire to create a place of rest, retreat, and relaxation in nature. Be it camping, fishing, or a campfire with your friends or family, we want you to make your favorite memories at Moon Lake. Learn more about this land: Serene setting just outside of Tupelo, MS. Fish or walk around the 8-acre lake. Enjoy the swings overlooking the water. Walk by the trees and look for deer and turkeys. Say hello to the horses in the barn! Come enjoy a restful camp barely outside the city limits!We can't wait for you to make your favorite memories here.

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Twin Lakes

21 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Water Valley, MS

A quiet, country campground with over 12 miles of well-marked trails through old growth hardwood timber. We offer shady campsites and fishing in two private lakes stocked with bass and bluegill. Lakes are for campers only! Campers can pick blueberries when they are in season (June-July)--limit 2 pints per site per day. Wildlife is abundant. You will hear owls and coyotes at night. Often bald eagles can be spotted at both lakes. Other wildlife you may see: deer, wild turkey, raccoons, opossums, fox, bobcat, coyote, rabbits, armadillo, otter, and squirrels. Please do not approach the wild animals! There is a pretty creek for those who like to creek walk. Petrified wood can be picked up in the creek bed. We are only 30 minutes from the University of Mississippi campus for people coming for ballgame weekends. We are only about 20 minutes from Grenada and Enid Reservoirs. These have some of the finest crappie fishing in the United States. We are located 2 miles east of the Trans America Trail.

Creekside Container Cabin

4 sites · Lodging, Tents4 acres · Crosby, MS

20’ luxury shipping container steps from beautiful Foster Creek. Enjoy a fully custom, luxury glamping experience, featuring memory foam mattresses, a fully-functional kitchenette, tongue and groove ceiling, full bath with tiled shower, TV, WiFi, and a cozy firepit area outside. Or, you can tent camp near the creek! There's a shady path between the cabin and the creek complete with a picnic table and firepit area. Whether you stay to take advantage of the creek, hunt the National Forest, or just escape the monotony of life - Basecamp at Foster Creek has what you need!

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Great Magnolia

43 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Edwards, MS

Mississippi country estate. Come enjoy the tranquility. Off the beaten path. Quiet. Your phone may even stop ringing. This is my post divorce, pre retirement project. First the camping, then the stables and finally a BNB. I'm a union member and veteran. My property caretaker is also a veteran. Please come for a visit, enjoy our hospitality and leave recharged.

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The Escape

3 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Perkinston, MS

Learn more about this land:Hidden away in the country, enjoying the fresh Piney Woods air. spending the day, set-up next to a pond bank, watching the wildlife, the fish (bass, bream, catfish and koi), ducks, deer, squirrels and rabbits. At night, can do star gazing or fireflies.

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Rock Hill Campsite

6 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Brandon, MS

Once farmland, this 7.5 acre property is situated between a cattle farm and a pine timber plantationThe last owner fenced the land for horses and a horse barn and small arena still exist on the property.Learn more about this land:Enjoy a peaceful country setting at an open campsite overlooking a small lake. Watch for wild ducks and cranes on the water, as well as an occasional deer passing through the area. Fish for bass from the bank or from a small boat on location.

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Dodge Acres

2 sites · RVs, Tents77 acres · Crystal Springs, MS

77 acres of rolling hills along the headwaters of Haley's Creek with a 1 m waterfall into a 4-ft deep pool and beautiful hardwood and pine forest all around. A Rustic road courses along with the creek and several offshoots for mountain biking or hiking. The waterfall and pool are a 1/2 mile hike into the property on the primitive road. Gravel is only provided at the entrance area, encircling the metal shed. Any driving off the gravel runs a risk of getting stuck in the slippery clay/mud. Rainwater barrels and 110 electricity are available at the metal shed. See dozens of tree species old and young along the creek and wildlife including turkeys, deer, bobcat, raccoons, possums, hawks, rabbits etc.

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Flint/Red Creek Adventures

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Wiggins, MS

We offer 1 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile kayak and canoe trips. You are paying for camping on our land. We provide a water hose and a 10 AMP 120 volt extension cord. Mornings: Breathe in the fresh air as you sip coffee on the porch, serenaded by birdsong and the distant baaah... of sheep. Days: Rent a kayak or canoe and explore the reservoir and creek that weave near the property, spotting turtles basking on logs and herons taking flight. Afternoons: Hike through the nature trail at Flint Creek or Desoto National Forest bursting with wildflowers, or curl up with a good book string a hammock strung between ancient oaks. Evenings: Gather 'round the crackling fire pit, roast marshmallows under a canopy of stars, and trade stories with fellow adventurers (or maybe just a barn cat, who might grace you with their presence). Night: Book a night hike with the host and explore the world deep in the forest on or off trail at night. Learn to navigate in the dark as your host leads you deeper and deeper into the mysterious dark forest.

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Moon Lake Farm - Camp, Fish, Relax

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents77 acres · Belden, MS

We are the Darnell family, and we bought this property in late 2021. We can't wait to share it with you! We desire to create a place of rest, retreat, and relaxation in nature. Be it camping, fishing, or a campfire with your friends or family, we want you to make your favorite memories at Moon Lake. Learn more about this land: Serene setting just outside of Tupelo, MS. Fish or walk around the 8-acre lake. Enjoy the swings overlooking the water. Walk by the trees and look for deer and turkeys. Say hello to the horses in the barn! Come enjoy a restful camp barely outside the city limits!We can't wait for you to make your favorite memories here.

Home Place P.’s Land

66 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Como, MS

Creekside Farm Co.

6 sites · Tents24 acres · Kiln, MS

Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 24-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and small vegetable gardens. Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, clearing the 5-acre pasture, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking and our favorite....... feeding the furry and feathered friends. Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled along side a flowing creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast. Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm. Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of everyday and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm. Inquire about homesteading classes and our bi annual homesteading festival. Classes are on Saturday mornings in January/February. The festival is a small but super packed event in the fall and spring each year. You can follow us on FaceBook for more details.

Camp Topisaw

9 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Summit, MS

95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!

All You Need Institute

11 sites · Lodging, Tents111 acres · Lumberton, MS

All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks. The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line. We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

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All You Need Institute

11 sites · Lodging, Tents111 acres · Lumberton, MS

All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks. The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise. We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land. You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line. We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

Home Place P.’s Land

66 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Como, MS

Camp Topisaw

9 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Summit, MS

95 acres on the beautiful Topisaw Creek. Here we've raised 5 kids and a multitude of dogs, cats and chickens and a small herd of pineywoods cattle. The woods are quiet and undisturbed , harboring native species like jack in the pulpit, trillium and Florida anise. The spring-fed (and thus always refreshing!) Topisaw Creek forms the eastern border of our property, so plan to spend time on the sandy beaches and rock bars soaking up the sun or hunting for rocks and fossils (petrified wood and arrowheads have been found here). Many folks also enjoy a leisurely float down the creek in inner tubes ('tubing') or in a kayak. (Please note that after heavy rains the creek rises to epic heights and is too dangerous to navigate.) Little to no light pollution makes for amazing stargazing!

Flint/Red Creek Adventures

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Wiggins, MS

We offer 1 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile kayak and canoe trips. Gather Eggs from the property, except for the henhouse, for free from our free range chickens. No telling where they will be laying. Happy hunting. Hope you find a big bunch of eggs. You help us by keeping the eggs that are not in the henhouse picked up. Thankyou. Free firewood. Please cut up and burn as much dead wood, leaves as you want. Spare the live trees. You are paying for camping on our land. We provide a water hose and a 10 AMP 120 volt extension cord. Mornings: Breathe in the fresh air as you sip coffee on the porch, serenaded by birdsong and the distant baaah... of sheep. Days: Rent a kayak or canoe and explore the reservoir and creek that weave near the property, spotting turtles basking on logs and herons taking flight. Afternoons: Hike through the nature trail at Flint Creek or Desoto National Forest bursting with wildflowers, or curl up with a good book string a hammock strung between ancient oaks. Evenings: Gather 'round the crackling fire pit, roast marshmallows under a canopy of stars, and trade stories with fellow adventurers (or maybe just a barn cat, who might grace you with their presence). Night: Book a night hike with the host and explore the world deep in the forest on or off trail at night. Learn to navigate in the dark as your host leads you deeper and deeper into the mysterious dark forest.

Creekside Farm Co.

6 sites · Tents24 acres · Kiln, MS

Once a main railway for lumber in Hancock County, this small 24-acre homestead, acquired in 2010, is home to a variety of farm animals, edible landscaping including multiple varieties of fruit trees and small vegetable gardens. Completely wooded at the time of purchase, the farm is still a work in progress. Daily farm life involves upgrading fences, clearing the 5-acre pasture, building animal pens, installing rain catchment systems, composting, harvesting, canning, baking and our favorite....... feeding the furry and feathered friends. Pitch your tent in our wooded acreage nestled along side a flowing creek bed. Relax on the sand and watch the squirrels play or close your eyes to meditate with the sounds of nature. A true primitive camping experience awaits you. You can fish in the pond for your own dinner and gather eggs for breakfast. Try snacking on farm breads and biscuits with homemade jellies. Depending on the season, picking wild blackberries or some of the farm produce available gives a glimpse into the daily life of living at Creekside Farm. Our goal is to provide an unplugged experience for you to unwind and get back to nature so you can release the stress of everyday and enjoy the nature and serenity of our little farm. Inquire about homesteading classes and our bi annual homesteading festival. Classes are on Saturday mornings in January/February. The festival is a small but super packed event in the fall and spring each year. You can follow us on FaceBook for more details.

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Tishomingo State Park

Tishomingo, Mississippi

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Camping in Mississippi guide

Overview

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast might be the most well-known camping area in this Southern state, but excellent options can also be found further inland. Tour the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, find a patch of the Appalachian Mountains, or set up on lakeshores. Campers will find 25 state parks, numerous National Park Service units, recreation areas, and national forests, as well as deluxe RV parks and everything in between.

Where to go

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

Some of the state’s most divine camping is found along the Gulf Coast. Gulf Islands National Seashore protects over 135,000 acres of the mainland and barrier islands in Mississippi and Florida. Hike amid the sand dunes, hit the waters in a boat or kayak, go deep-sea fishing, or explore wonders under the waters. Further inland, Clark Creek Nature Area is a fascinating landscape, with 700 acres of bluffs and pines. The National Park Service’s Davis Bayou Campground can accommodate tent and RV camping within the National Seashore. Private RV parks and glamping rentals can be found in beachside towns like Ocean Springs and Biloxi. Or, venture along the coast to find Gulfport and Bay St. Louis and more.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

One way to explore the state is with a drive along the NPS’s Natchez Trace Parkway. Crossing three states, the bulk of the parkway runs diagonally across Mississippi along a 444-mile route paralleling the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. It offers a trek through time, following pathways formed by Native Americans, early European settlers, and more. The National Park Serve offers three first-come-first-served primitive campgrounds along the Natchez Trace. Campsites are free and can accommodate both tents and RVs. Plan a longer stop in Natchez, which has several private RV parks and glamping options, including Natchez State Park. This town overlooks the Mississippi River and offers a lot of character.

Northern Mississippi

Northern Mississippi is home to the state’s mountains. They may not be as high as other peaks, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t scenic. This small section of the Appalachians is home to Tishomingo State Park, an unexpected land of ferns, waterfalls, and craggy bluffs. A wooded campground offers RV sites and primitive tent camping. Two grand lakes provide recreation and scenery. Sardis Lake is a popular camping area to the west, and Bay Springs Lake is a favorite in the east. The Army Corps of Engineers operates several waterfront campgrounds.