Calling Panther Lake operates as a state wildlife area campground under the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, offering full hookup sites with concrete pads. The campground provides 50/30/15 amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections alongside standard amenities including restrooms with showers. Access requires driving approximately seven miles on rural roads that remain navigable at moderate speeds, though visitors should expect typical back-country conditions.
Sites feature level concrete pads with picnic tables and fire pits, accommodating both pull-through and back-in configurations. Cell coverage varies by location, with T-Mobile service reported in some areas but no WiFi available. The facility attracts anglers drawn to the lake's fishing opportunities, while the remote setting limits crowds. For those planning extended stays in the region, camping near Crystal Springs provides additional options within the area.
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Map & DirectionsCalling Panther Lake is located in Mississippi near Crystal Springs
Coordinates
31.97870172 N
90.47612775 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 38 min from Jackson, MS
- 1 hr 44 min from Hammond, LA
- 1 hr 52 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 2 hrs 17 min from Baton Rouge, LA







