Natchez State Park Campground, near Natchez, Mississippi, is a peaceful spot that offers a nice blend of nature and comfort. With sites tucked away in wooded areas, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped into a serene retreat, complete with picnic tables and fire pits for those cozy campfire nights.

The campground is equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups and clean bathhouses, which include laundry facilities. Campers have noted that the water pressure is solid, making it easy to freshen up after a day of exploring. One visitor mentioned, “The bathhouse was clean with a washer/dryer for $1.75,” highlighting the convenience of the facilities.

For outdoor lovers, the nearby lake provides opportunities for kayaking and fishing, with a nice fishing pier to cast your line. The area is also great for hiking, with trails winding through the beautiful landscape. Just be mindful of your surroundings—one camper humorously advised to “keep your eyes open” for snakes while enjoying the natural beauty.

While the campground is a bit off the beaten path, it’s close enough to Natchez to explore historical sites and local attractions. Whether you’re in an RV or pitching a tent, Natchez State Park Campground is a solid choice for a relaxing getaway in nature.

Natchez State Park is located just 10 miles north historic Natchez, the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River. Prior to the Civil War, over half of the millionaires in the entire United States lived in Natchez, constructing elegant mansions unrivaled in size and elegance by any in the nation. Most of these splendid homes were spared during the Civil War, and many are now open for tours. Natchez State Park is also famous in its own right. The largest bass in Mississippi history, a largemouth weighing 18.15 pounds, was caught in Natchez lake in 1992. 50 Developed Camping sites, 8 Tent Camping sites, 10 Lakeside Vacation Cabin units, and a Laundry Facility located in the Campground B bathhouse.

Natchez State Park Campground

Join the fun near Natchez. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Natchez is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Natchez, MS. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Natchez

The Best Camping Near Natchez, Mississippi

My husband and I tent camped in Natchez state park February 2019. We were the only people in the park best we could tell. The bathrooms were great (always important to me),very clean, hot running water, all the essentials. The campsite was nice, no firepit, but we were able to make a fire. It was rainy when we were there, so we spent time outside the park. There are almost no hiking trails in the park, there is a nice lake,  but no rental ability that we could find. They do allow hunting in the park, so you must be careful.

Solid park

We stayed in a cabin, they were decently equipped kitchen wise, but be sure to bring your own dish soap, paper towels, etc. The back porches are screened in, and as close to simplistic as you will get staying in a cabin. You can fish around the lake, but I feel it would be better to have a boat to get to the better areas for fishing. Overall, a nice quiet retreat.

Quiet and relaxing

Nice spacious sites, mostly level. Large beautiful shade trees. Lake sites available. Bathrooms are not available d/t covid restrictions. Fishing, boating,  kayaking.. Firepits, tables, and BBQ grills available. 

QUIET AND PEACEFUL 

Well,  we were here a few weeks ago and it seemed so much nicer! We are back because of a local softball tournament we were attending,  and since it was nice th we first time..
This time we stayed in site 46.  This is in Campground B. The pad is much shorter than expected. Our camper which is 27 feet hung over the back by several feet. Thankfully we had lots of leveling blocks! There is a picnic table and a hole with concrete that is supposed to be a firepit. The showers were open this time and were very clean.  The site had quite a big drop off. It was quiet. Water and electricity.  Only 22 dollars a night.
Warning! Campground A is horrible!! The sites were very unkept and dirty. There was also a camper there that appeared to be a homesteader.   It had lots of trash and "stuff" all around it. 
There is a beautiful lake, fishing, hiking, biking, and kayaking.
This time we drove 

Visit 2

Don’t let the condition of the road or the buildings scare you away from this state park.  These people have had to clean up after 2 hurricanes this year.  All sites in campground B are level concrete, water and electric.  State park grills, picnic tables and sunken fire pits all for just 20.00 per night.  20 minutes from downtown Natchez.  Great spot.

So peaceful

We car camp and this was a great boondocking spot for us. Flush toilets, hot showers, and $1 (coin) laundry machines were clutch. Facilities were very clean. The water and electricity at the campsite were also helpful. Lots of RVs here, so this location is suitable for whatever kind of camping you’re looking to do. 

Primitive camping is $15, RV hookups/bathrooms/laundry is $22, but they offer a variety of discounts. If you want visible water, ask for campsites 36-40. There are a few short trails that we walked, but we didn’t explore too much. We definitely recommend this campsite.

Everything you need - affordable

Great Lake for kayaking. Nice big fishing pier. Great fishing for big bass and catfish along the levy.

Relax and fish

My husband and I spent Easter weekend here from Thursday, April 2 to Tuesday, April 6th. It was a beautiful and quiet campground. 

There are two camper camping areas - A and B - and a primitive area as wells as cabins. We were in B area which seems more kept than than the A area. In the B area, there was a bathhouse with washer and dryer that worked VERY well.  The bathhouse is dated but clean and warm. Although the gaps between the shower stalls leave little privacy in my opinion. 

Several of the sites in B face the lake and nature trails which are beautiful. There does seem to be some updating and maintenance needed but overall was a great stay. 

We had our Harley and rode the trace and toured the area. It is a city full of history and beautiful sights to see. If you like this kind of thing, check out Rev’s Country  Tours. 

Currently, the main entrance to the park is under construction, so we were detoured about 7 miles around very bumpy backroads to an alternate entrance.  We enjoyed our stay but won’t visit again until the roads are fixed.  Also, there are lots of downed trees, limbs, and branches in the area due to the ice storm in February. 

We definitely plan to visit the area in the future. 

Great get away....but beware of detour to entrance 

Nice campground with decent showers and bathrooms. Electric and water at every site. Nice playground by the lake. There was decent shade at half of the sites on the loop. The road was a little rough on the way in but not too bad.

Nice Campground

The scenery is very nice at this campground, but they need to work on a few things before this place gets a big thumbs up. First off, the hot water heater tank broke the day after we arrived, and we had no hot shower in the B loop at all. Had to drive to the A loop to get a hot shower, but the tank there is so small, two people can barely get a decent shower before the water cools off. Not good. The trails in the park are still damaged from storms, and there seems to be no urgency to get them fixed. There is ZERO internet at the campground and no Wi-Fi either. You are about 15-20 minutes away from town. So be prepared to be bored out of your mind at this campground. We left early after going a bit stir crazy. Great place for a one nighter or if you just want to get away for a couple days. 

Needs some maintenance

If you are afraid of snakes, please keep your eyes open! But don't let that stop you, this is a beautiful quiet campground! We stayed 2 nights in site 40, on the lake; water and electricity but no sewer. Concrete pad, needed 1 block to level. Lake view is a little obstructed from the site we stayed at, but will definitely go back! Lots of trees and privacy,  a lake, and walking trails. Cabins, showers are both a little outdated, but clean. Well a couple of spider webs shouldn't discourage you... 

Beautiful,  Rustic, Snakes!

Wonderful sites. Nice and level. Had been cleaned.

Mississippi Pride

Lovely sites close to a the lake. Sites are level, bathhouse is fine. 

Good place

Very nice State Park. 
Electric and water. Nice dump station and bathhouse has laundry room. 

Enjoyed my stay for 3 nights.  the campgrounds are tucked back in the wooded areas.  You drive in from main highway and feel like you’re in a tunnel of trees; temperature drops 5-10 degrees.  I was in Campground “B”; nice area with some sites on the lake.  Be careful selecting your site, some are uneven and the pad sets above ground level.  Sites all have a grill and fire pit.  Bathhouse was clean with a washer/dryer for $1.75.  Men’s had 2 showers booths.  Water pressure at my site was 40 psi no issues.
Park is easy access to Natchez and surrounding historical sites.

Natchez State Park - Nice, Quiet, Tucked Away

Beautiful, wooded campground. Grounds and bathhouse are well maintained. Its so quiet and peaceful. It's hard to tell on the map, but the bathhouse is conveniently located for all sites in B section. We stayed in lot 26. It was a great spot.

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