Cabins near Beaumont, Mississippi provide year-round access to outdoor recreation with most sites concentrated around the region's waterways and lakes. The area sits at approximately 160 feet elevation in the Pine Belt region, characterized by sandy soil and extensive pine forests. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making water-based activities particularly popular during warmer months.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground features two 18-hole disc golf courses. "The park features the Lake set in a tall pine forest and was near capacity but did not feel crowded or loud," notes one visitor to Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground.
Zip lining: Little Black Creek Campground offers zip line adventures over the water. "This park is just a little off the beaten path in Lumberton Mississippi. Located about 20 minutes off of interstate 59 and situated on a great fishing lake. The park boasts 2 championship level Disc Golf courses and hosts Big Rip Classic Disc golf Tournament each October," explains a camper who visited Little Black Creek Campground.
Kayaking trips: Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA provides guided kayaking excursions. "Start your day by checking in and doing one of the two kayaking trips this place has to offer and end your day by the fire right next to the river. Super beautiful place to stay!" shares one kayaker.
What campers like
Lake views from wooden decks: Many cabins at Little Black Creek feature elevated views. "We stayed at a full hookup RV site and were blown away by how spacious, level, and private it was. Most sites had wooden decks, and many had lake views or direct access, including ours, which had stairs leading right down to the water and a picnic table on a platform," reports a recent visitor.
Family-friendly water features: Flint Creek Waterpark offers slides and swimming areas for all ages. "The water park has a ton of slides and will keep kids young and old entertained sliding down the hill into the lake. Several swimming holes and boat ramps lets you enjoy the lake however you want," according to one camper's experience.
Wooded privacy: Many sites feature natural separation between cabins. "If you are in sites 1-38 they are wooded with some privacy between sites. Some have a nice view of the lake. We were in site 34 which was spacious," notes a visitor to Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Some campground amenities close after Labor Day. At Pat Harrison Waterway District Flint Creek Water Park, "They do have a water park however it closes the day after Labor Day and reopens for the summer."
Site leveling challenges: Not all cabin and RV sites are level. "Only thing negative about the site was that it was not level. I had to add an extra step to get in and out of my travel trailer," reports a visitor at Flint Creek Waterpark.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly across campgrounds. "This campground has no Wifi. Cell service was 1 to 2 bars, hotspot worked sometimes," shares a visitor to Little Black Creek Campground & Park.
Tips for camping with families
Halloween events: Little Black Creek offers special seasonal activities. "We stayed the weekend before Halloween and it was a very busy weekend in the campground. Some sites were extravagantly decorated and trick or treating following a golf cart parade was fun," explains one family.
Splash pad access: Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA provides water features suitable for children. "There is a lot to do within the park– swimming, fishing(no license required), basketball, a playground for children, a dog park, a dog wash station."
Shorter trails for beginners: Some parks offer kid-friendly hiking options. "My husband and I are 4H Outdoor Skills Instructors. We took our class on their first hike here. The kids as well as the adults had a good time. The Nature Trail was a little short (under an hour) but that is perfect for little kids," notes an instructor who visited Little Black Creek.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground, experienced campers recommend specific areas. "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."
Road navigation concerns: Some campgrounds have tight roads that require caution. "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," warns a visitor to Paul B. Johnson.
Utility placement issues: Hookup locations can vary widely between sites. "The connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses)," notes one RVer describing their experience at Paul B. Johnson State Park.
