Cabin camping near Amory, Mississippi offers options within a 30-45 minute drive of town. Most cabins are situated around small lakes or wooded areas with elevations ranging from 300-400 feet above sea level. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers, making cabin camping comfortable from October through April when temperatures typically range from 45-75°F.
What to do
Disc golf courses: At Tombigbee State Park Campground, the disc golf course provides a natural hiking experience. "We hiked all the trails and they were well manicured and followed a frisbee golf course," notes Allison N. The course has "an interesting layout in the woods so it is much like a hike."
Fishing from multiple docks: Fishing opportunities abound with several accessible docks. "There are several docks for fishing and there were signs for the option of boating with a trolling motor," according to Ryan S. at Tombigbee. The small lakes throughout the region support bass, bream and catfish.
Hiking trails with wildlife viewing: Walking paths and nature trails wind through wooded areas. At Town Creek Campground, "Our stay at site 82 is filled with the sounds of people working and playing. We paddle in the area by the campground." The trails often connect cabin areas with recreation facilities.
What campers like
Clean, functional cabins: Trace State Park Campground receives praise for its lakeside cabins. "We were in site 4 on the lake. Beautiful view!" reports Scott B. The cabins feature basic amenities with some offering premium locations.
Quiet, wooded settings: The natural surroundings provide peaceful environments. "This state park is definitely 'off the beaten path' — but if you're looking for a quiet location, with few spaces for additional RVs; this may be for you," writes Russ K. about Tombigbee. "The green space; natural habitat and night sounds get high marks from us."
Lakefront views: Many cabins offer water views. A visitor to Lake Lowndes State Park Campground noted, "We tent camped in the RV park with 4 dogs. Our campsite (10) was perfect- right on the water, plenty of space, nice even pad for our tent & canopy." The sunsets across the lakes create memorable experiences for visitors.
What you should know
Off-season availability: Winter and early spring offer less crowded experiences. "I went in August and there were many vacancies. I stayed as a stop between destinations but could've easily made a trip out of the park itself," writes Allison N. about her Tombigbee experience.
Varied bathroom conditions: Facilities range from updated to basic. At Howard Stafford Park Campground, "Gated after dark with older but usable bathrooms and showers." Some parks have recently renovated facilities while others maintain older structures.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly between parks. One camper mentioned, "I gave this stay a 4 out of 5 since there was no cell phone signal for Verizon once you entered the park even though it's so close to the town of New Hope." Another noted, "Poor cell service with AT&T and if you have starling it won't work due to all the trees."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer play areas for children. At Tombigbee, "Multiple updated playgrounds" are available, though one camper noted "Absolutely no shade on the playground." The playgrounds typically accommodate children ages 3-12.
Fishing opportunities for kids: Easy access to fishing spots makes for family-friendly activities. "The park has a beautiful small lake for Boating, fishing, and other water sports as well," notes Richard W. about Lake Lowndes. Most fishing areas have gentle slopes to the water.
Wildlife viewing: Togetherness Works RV Park offers natural encounters. "Our dog was happy and made friends w/ the resident deer," writes Annaliese M. Families regularly spot deer, rabbits, and various bird species throughout these cabin camping areas.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for privacy: At Tombigbee, "Inside loop spots are mostly close together. very little privacy." One visitor advised, "At the entrance to the camp sites seem to be the best ones, they'd be on the left as you enter."
Road conditions: Some parks have maintenance issues. At Trace State Park, a visitor noted "The only issue was the poor road maintenance in getting to our campsite." Plan routes carefully, as "Apple Maps took us on an interesting way to get to the park from the interstate."
Supplies and services: Plan for limited on-site supplies. "There's a gas station at the entrance to the park for snacks and ice," notes Simon C. about Howard Stafford Park. Most cabin areas require a 10-15 minute drive to reach grocery stores or restaurants.
