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Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

18 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground! Nestled near Hattiesburg, MS, this campground offers a great spot for year-round camping. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or looking for a cozy cabin, there's something here for everyone.

One of the standout features is the beautiful Geiger Lake, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and even a bit of swimming. Some campsites offer stunning views of the lake, making it a prime spot for a relaxing getaway. The park is also pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

The campground is equipped with full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, which makes it convenient for RV campers. There are also showers and restrooms available, though a few visitors have noted they could use a bit of maintenance. If you need to refill your propane tank, you can do that right here in the park.

For those who enjoy a good campfire, you'll be pleased to know that fires are allowed, and many campers rave about the nightly campfires and the overall cleanliness of the grounds. The park staff are known to be helpful and responsive, ensuring your stay is as pleasant as possible.

If you're planning a visit, it's worth noting that the park can get crowded on popular weekends, so booking early is a smart move. And if you're a senior, you'll appreciate the great rates available.

In summary, Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground is a fantastic spot for a family trip, a quiet retreat, or a fun weekend with friends. With its scenic lake, accommodating facilities, and friendly atmosphere, it's no wonder campers keep coming back.

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Location

Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground is located in Mississippi

Directions

Located 15 miles south of Hattiesburg on Highway 49.

Address

319 Geiger Lake Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Coordinates

31.14361208575923 N
89.24171152645431 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$24

/ night

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General Info

Chelsae K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Very nice and convenient

The park has plenty of nice campsites. We had camped here in years past, but the park was much improved this time. We had full hookups and had a site near the lake. The park people were especially helpful, and you can get your propane tank filled at the park. The grounds are well kept and clean. The restrooms and showers need maintenance. Will be going back again.

Site48

Month of VisitJune

Chip K.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2021

Used to be a good park

You can tell this was a good park in its hey day. Those days are gone. Staff are all very unorganized. People on golf carts speeding around sites are packed together (depending which area you're in). Doesn't look like the park had had proper maintenance in 15-20 years.

Site91

Month of VisitJuly

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Larry B.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 18, 2021

Very nice campground

The RV’s are situated too close for our liking. They have lots of green space which is nice but they could of given more room between campers. Cabins look nice and theres a beautiful lake. The price is great for seniors.

Carol B.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

Love this place.

Something for everyone. We spent 3 nights in December 2020 and can’t wait to return. We are telling everybody about it. Shower houses spotlessly clean.

Robert

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

Very nice campground

We do Paul B. every spring & fall for the weekend. Beautiful view of the lake from some campsites. Have a campfire every night. Bathrooms with hot shower available. Lake has some boat traffic, but not too bad. Great place to bring the kayaks. Overall A+ in my book!

Kevin H.

Legend

Reviewed Dec. 19, 2020

Personally , I will not be stopping here again

Please understand. This is my personal opinion. Pads were mostly small with biggish drop off from steps to camper usable site. Not my favorite. Every COE site we have been to beats this.

Larry

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020

Family

Went the weekend they opened in 2020 after a brief COVID shutdown. Full of families having a great time getting away. Really nice campground. We will return.

Bill L.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

One of favorites

We’ve camped here often and have always been happy. It gets crowded on popular weekends so book early. There is something for everyone. Park staff are second to none and quick to respond if a problem arises.

Bryan B.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Great week trip

Family of five went for a week long camping trip. Park is well maintained with full hook up for our 33 ft travel trailer. The lake was great for Kayaking, Canoeing and swimming. Very quiet during the week park. I will definitely recommend this park.

Larry L.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2020

Pleasantly surprised

We had the good fortune of finding this gem as an overnight waypoint on a recent trip to Florida. We found an asphalt pad with full hookups overlooking Lake Geiger for our Sprinter Camper van. Friendly staff. Good value. Primitive sites were still closed. The park features the Lake set in a tall pine forest and was near capacity but did not feel crowded or loud. We were only sorry that we did not budget enough time to enjoy all this place has to offer. We will not make that mistake next time!

Layla D.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 23, 2020

Beauty to Behold at Paul B

We have heard great things about Paul B. Johnson for years, even before we began our own camping adventures. It was definitely a campground we were excited to check out, so we booked a long weekend getaway with the promise of beautiful spring weather. Unfortunately, our trip here was cut short due to a family emergency, but we were able to scope things out for future adventures.

It was a bit of a trek from our home on a work night, so we arrived after dark at site 67. This campground does not lock up at night, so this was not a major issue. We entered the campground through what we later learned was a back entrance off of Geiger Lake Road, so we didn’t check in until the next morning at the visitor center. The sites were not well marked with numbers, so we had to drive around a time or two to locate our site (with me occasionally getting out of the truck to read the site numbers painted in yellow on the road). The main entrance to the park has a much “fancier” building than the back entrance and leads you to drive over a spillway (which is TOTALLY safe, so no worries). The roads in the campground are narrow, two-lane roads but are not conducive to two RVs passing one another. We had to get off of the road for others to pass.

Our site was lakeside on a hill leading down to a pier that jutted into the lake. It also had a grill and wooden picnic table that was movable. Having full hook up was nice! However, the connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses). There was no dedicated fire ring but there was evidence of camp fires, so we just cleared a space and set up our chairs. However, some sites had a metal fire ring and concrete picnic tables. Lower numbered sites are older with newer sites being those in the 100s. The newer sites are more level and have concrete pads instead of asphalt pavement. However, the views aren’t nearly as nice. Site 16 is next to a pier that leads to an island (super cool but everyone can access that, so you’d lose privacy). Many sites have decks, but that really sacrifices “yard space” if that’s an important factor for you. Some sites we were interested in for our next visit included 71 and 84, but we really loved site 67 and would give it another go for a future visit.

Camp Shelby is nearby, so you’ll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving). There is a splash pad, lake swimming, and several picnic areas near the visitor center that would be awesome for kids and families when the weather is warmer. There are so many species of birds if you enjoy bird watching like we do. We enjoyed watching geese and ducks on Geiger Lake in the morning. There’s also a nature trail that we didn’t get to check out. The views from our camper were beautiful at Paul B, and we would love to visit this campground again soon!

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Nancy W.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2020

Great lake view, lots of recreational opportunities

We stayed here for a couple of nights and wished we could have stayed longer because there is so much to do. The park is set amongst tall trees giving it that nice outdoorsy feel. The weekend we were there in November was jammed packed but it seems to clear out during the week when kids go back to school. There were lots of people aimlessly driving around in golf carts, kids running through our site, and plenty of loud music. A weekday stay would be more out thing as some of the weekend campers were pretty obnoxious.

We were camping with some friends and we both have 45' RVs so we picked two side by side pull-thrus. However, all those pull-thru sites were super close together and right on top of the people on each side of us. We decided to go find other back-in sites and were glad we did because it gave us more room between sites and we had a great lake view. Our site was level but not all in the park are. All the utilities worked well and we were able to get tv over our antenna and our Verizon phone and internet worked great.

We did a small amount of hiking on a very nice, easy trail. We were only sorry we didn't have time to paddle in the lake and explore more of the park.

Month of VisitDecember

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Mark B.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Hey

Nice place

Anna B.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2019

Fun place to stay

We enjoy this campground for many reasons- fishing, beach/swim area, nice campsites. They also have a couple playgrounds and a splash pad for the kids.

Jan T.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2018

Our favorite!

Been going to Paul B for more that 40 years. Love it’s wide open views and lake sites. Big lake with rental boats available. Beautiful beach & swimming behind the lodge & another swimming area to cool off. Disc golf course is fun. New water splash pad is tons of fun (extra $). Hattiesburg is about 8 miles away with lots to do - movies, dining, churches, etc.

Month of VisitFebruary

Celeste S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2017

PBJ is a fun place for all

Easy to reserve a primitive spot. You can be up close and personal with your neighbors or tucked back into the woods by yourself. Showers, toilets, and washing facilities are available near by. Boating, swimming and fishing. All in all a good park for families or singles..

Month of VisitNovember

Darryn C.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 18, 2017

Paul B.

We camped in the Primitive area and enjoyed it very much. With areas fairly secluded but close enough to the rv'ers you have best of both seclusion and community.

Brad O.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2016

Paul b

Swim, ski, fish!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground?

Camping at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground can starts at $24.00.

Does Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground?

Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.