Camping has got to be one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors. Lucky for us, Mississippi is home to 24 state parks, which boast loads of amenities, including amazing campgrounds. With so many options, choosing where to pitch a tent (or park an RV) can seem like a daunting task…until now, and it’s all thanks to Visit Mississippi, which put together a list of the state’s top campgrounds. Read on to learn which campgrounds have been deemed the state’s best.
- Buccaneer State Park (Waveland)
mdwfp.com Located in Waveland, Buccaneer State Park is rich in coastal beauty and recreational opportunities. Offering fun year-round, the grounds include a 4.5-acre waterpark, nature trail, playground, and disc golf course. There are also 206 developed campsites and 70 primitive campsites, which overlook the Gulf of Mexico.
- J.P. Coleman State Park (Iuka)
Matt Collins/Google Definitely deserving of being deemed one of the state’s best camping spots, J.P. Coleman State Park has a lot going for it, especially in the way of water-related fun. In addition to access to the Tennessee River, the park boasts a fresh water lake and 50-foot waterfall. When it comes to staying overnight, you’ve got several options, which include RV and primitive campsites, cabins, cottages, motel rooms, and townhouses.
- Lake Lowndes State Park (Columbus)
visitcolumbusms.org The highlight of this park is definitely its namesake lake. Spanning 150 acres, it’s a favorite of fisherman and water-skiers. But the lake isn’t all the park has to offer. Other amenities include picnic areas, tennis courts, nature trails, and camping, of course. In addition to 50 developed camp sites and a scenic wooded tent camping area, there are cabins and cottages.
- Paul B. Johnson State Park (Hattiesburg)
Woodlot/Wikimedia Brimming with undeniable beauty, Paul B. Johnson State Park is filled with forests of loblolly pines, dogwoods, and ancient oaks. A picturesque backdrop isn’t all you’ll find at the park, though. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, including a lakeside beach, 5,000-square-foot splash pad, and nature trails. The park’s perks also include 125 RV campsites, 25 primitive campsites, cabins, cottages, and a group camp facility – all of which offer lovely lake views.
- Percy Quin State Park (McComb)
Earl McGehee/Flickr One of the first state parks to be constructed in Mississippi, Percy Quin State Park not only boasts beautiful scenery but also provides several amenities for guests’ enjoyment. There are picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, a swimming pool, freshwater lake, tennis courts, a game room, and even an 18-hole golf course. The accommodation options are just as varied and include 100 RV campsites, 27 cabins, cottages, golf villas, motel rooms, and a group camp facility.
- Tombigbee State Park (Tupelo)
brandon elarbee/Google Offering the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities, yet located just minutes from the city of Tupelo, visitors to this park can experience the best of both worlds. Whether spending the day on the park’s 120-acre Lake Lee or venturing into town to visit the Elvis Presley birthplace, there’s plenty to see and do while at Tombigbee State Park – and that includes camping. Offering accommodations for campers of all kinds, the park features developed campsites for RVs and tents, primitive sites, cabins, a cottage, and a group camp facility.
- Roosevelt State Park (Morton)
Dawn Stratton/Google When it comes to amazing scenery, it doesn’t get much better than Roosevelt State Park. Great views abound thanks to the park’s scenic overlook, which provides a panoramic view of the nearby Bienville National Forest. Aside from the sights, the park offers a variety of recreational activities as well as several camping and lodging options, including RV and primitive tent sites, cabins, a motel, and group camp facility.
So, ever been to any of the campgrounds listed? Did we leave out your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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Located in Waveland, Buccaneer State Park is rich in coastal beauty and recreational opportunities. Offering fun year-round, the grounds include a 4.5-acre waterpark, nature trail, playground, and disc golf course. There are also 206 developed campsites and 70 primitive campsites, which overlook the Gulf of Mexico.
Matt Collins/Google
Definitely deserving of being deemed one of the state’s best camping spots, J.P. Coleman State Park has a lot going for it, especially in the way of water-related fun. In addition to access to the Tennessee River, the park boasts a fresh water lake and 50-foot waterfall. When it comes to staying overnight, you’ve got several options, which include RV and primitive campsites, cabins, cottages, motel rooms, and townhouses.
visitcolumbusms.org
The highlight of this park is definitely its namesake lake. Spanning 150 acres, it’s a favorite of fisherman and water-skiers. But the lake isn’t all the park has to offer. Other amenities include picnic areas, tennis courts, nature trails, and camping, of course. In addition to 50 developed camp sites and a scenic wooded tent camping area, there are cabins and cottages.
Woodlot/Wikimedia
Brimming with undeniable beauty, Paul B. Johnson State Park is filled with forests of loblolly pines, dogwoods, and ancient oaks. A picturesque backdrop isn’t all you’ll find at the park, though. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, including a lakeside beach, 5,000-square-foot splash pad, and nature trails. The park’s perks also include 125 RV campsites, 25 primitive campsites, cabins, cottages, and a group camp facility – all of which offer lovely lake views.
Earl McGehee/Flickr
One of the first state parks to be constructed in Mississippi, Percy Quin State Park not only boasts beautiful scenery but also provides several amenities for guests’ enjoyment. There are picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, a swimming pool, freshwater lake, tennis courts, a game room, and even an 18-hole golf course. The accommodation options are just as varied and include 100 RV campsites, 27 cabins, cottages, golf villas, motel rooms, and a group camp facility.
brandon elarbee/Google
Offering the finest in outdoor recreation opportunities, yet located just minutes from the city of Tupelo, visitors to this park can experience the best of both worlds. Whether spending the day on the park’s 120-acre Lake Lee or venturing into town to visit the Elvis Presley birthplace, there’s plenty to see and do while at Tombigbee State Park – and that includes camping. Offering accommodations for campers of all kinds, the park features developed campsites for RVs and tents, primitive sites, cabins, a cottage, and a group camp facility.
Dawn Stratton/Google
When it comes to amazing scenery, it doesn’t get much better than Roosevelt State Park. Great views abound thanks to the park’s scenic overlook, which provides a panoramic view of the nearby Bienville National Forest. Aside from the sights, the park offers a variety of recreational activities as well as several camping and lodging options, including RV and primitive tent sites, cabins, a motel, and group camp facility.
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Address: 1150 S Beach Blvd, Waveland, MS 39576, USAAddress: 613 Co Rd 321, Iuka, MS 38852, USAAddress: 3319 Lake Lowndes Rd, Columbus, MS 39702, USAAddress: 319 Geiger Lake Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USAAddress: Percy Quin Dr, McComb, MS 39648, USAAddress: 264 Cabin Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804, USAAddress: 2149 MS-13, Morton, MS 39117, USA
