3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lake Perry Campground offers 10 pet-friendly sites with water and lake views for $15-22 per night, suitable for small to medium-sized RVs and tents. Most sites have unobstructed views of the lake and provide water and electric hookups. The campground maintains clean shower facilities, though dated. Joey, the campground attendant, provides helpful assistance to visitors with pets. Pets must be leashed throughout the campground, and owners are expected to clean up after their animals. Some campers have noted issues with uncontrolled barking from other campsites.
Turkey Fork Recreation Area and Paul B. Johnson State Park also welcome pets at their campgrounds within 30 miles of Beaumont. These locations offer more spacious sites than Lake Perry, with full hookups available at Paul B. Johnson. Camp Shelby Dispersed Camping provides a free option for pets and their owners, though reviews indicate the area often contains litter and shell casings. For those seeking more natural surroundings, Leaf Wilderness Area permits pets on trails and at primitive campsites, though visitors should be prepared for minimal facilities and occasional hunting activity nearby. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to prevent pet paw burns on hot surfaces.
"This is the furthest campground northeast in the forest/park, making it as far away from New Orleans as possible...which is nice for minimizing crowds."
"The trail was a short .5 mile nature walk, but beautiful and relaxing. All around, a hidden gem."
from $22 / night
"Paul B Johnson State Park in South Mississippi has newly renovated the RV campground with full hookups and level concrete pads."
"We spent Christmas Holiday in this Beautiful Mississippi State Park, we have family in the area so instead of Hotels we bring the motorhome down and spend the week here!"
Available this weekend
from $11 - $447 / night
"They don't "over-manicure" the space between the lake and campsites so it feels more natural and tucked into nature than other places we've been (which we prefer). Better for the environment. "
"The large lake has swimming, fishing, and boating so plan to be on the water all day. There is a nice shady area along the lake with picnic tables and grills. The hiking trail is very short."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
"Stayed in my SUV for 2 nights and didn't see or hear anyone around. Did hear dogs(or coyotes) in the background but nothing happened. It's up on a little hill which is nice."
"Second time at Flint Creek in Wiggins Mississippi. Stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29. The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout."
"Different sections allow folks to feel like they are away from the crowds. Price is absolutely reasonable and there is night security by staff and local law enforcement."
"A lot of gunshots in the surrounding area from target practice and hunters, but it got quiet around sunset."
"Small park withFull hook-ups just off the highway. Easy in and out.. Super nice owner helped us get settled late night"
ScoutBeautiful weather. I was not on the water but I had a clear view of the lake it was still very pretty! Grounds were immaculate. Not much shade on my site until about 4:30. But a lot of sites had no shade!!
TravelerHele nette camping! Hier in midden okt.2026 geweest. Helaas door droogte mochten wij niet bbq, open vuur of zwemmen.
GuideClean and cozy campground. Lots of trees. Cement and gravel sites available. Laundry, restrooms, pool, dog park, and a pond that you can fish in.
TravelerThis doesn’t exist and looks to be private property
TravelerGuys this is just a little small spot right off the highway by an old run-down not even open store. It has maybe 6 spots. It’s definitely not scenic. It looks like a “we need to stop now and not set up anything” kind of place. It looks directly out to hwy 49. Did not stay here just drove past.
TravelerThere’s only one site big enough for our l shaped canopy tent and since you cannot reserve you have to get there and hope it’s open. For small tents it’s great, but make sure you have an inverter to convert to 110. The sites are also on a hill so almost all the sites are at a slant except the actual small pad area for each site. It would be a really tight fit for even small RVs
The bathrooms are single occupancy and really need updating, but they aren’t “dirty” just old. They are not climate controlled.
For small tents camping and for those very confident in the rv maneuvering skills, this is a little gem. For anything else, you might find yourself in a really tight spot.
TravelerThis is a beautiful lakeside campground with lots of sites. It’s a larger campground that caters to RVs of all sizes, but is great for tent camping too! They allow tent camping in the “RV pads” but even better is they don’t make you pitch your tent on the concrete or gravel. You can pitch your tent in the grass. They also have a really really nice primitive area without hookups, but has water really close. It’s well maintained and shady all day.
The lake is beautiful. There is fishing and kayaking and boating. They do rent kayaks but idk how much. There are piers to fish off of.
This is a beautifully maintained park, but the BEST part for this tent camping gal? The bath houses ARE CLIMATE CONTROLLED!
To me this is kind of the best of both worlds. Enough nature to not feel like you’re in an rv resort, but all the amenities of one.
RangerPaul B Johnson State Park in South Mississippi has newly renovated the RV campground with full hookups and level concrete pads. Geiger Lake is great for fishing, swimming, boating and all water activities. Plus you’re not far for a drive to the gulf.
GuideClean air conditioned bathrooms and showers, huge lake for fishing, boating or swimming, very quiet, friendly rangers and host, paved lots are semi-level with some more level than others, full hookups for all spaces, beach area, easy access for any size RV with both pull thru and back in sites.
Camping sites around Beaumont, Mississippi sit within the De Soto National Forest at approximately 200 feet above sea level. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching above 90°F, while winter temperatures typically range from 35-60°F. Rainfall averages 60 inches annually, creating lush forest conditions that support diverse wildlife and vegetation throughout the camping areas.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Perry Campground features multiple fishing spots with direct lake access. "If you want to relax on a nice lake and fish or kayak this is the place. Oh and at $13 per night with water and electric you can afford to stay awhile," notes camper Meagen W. The lake is stocked with perch and other species.
Nature walks: Turkey Fork Rec Area offers a short hiking trail with lake views. "The hiking trail is very short. We spent half a day here relaxing while on a road trip and the mellow atmosphere was just perfect," reports Lynn G. The area includes a wooden pier extending into the reservoir for wildlife viewing.
Water recreation: Flint Creek Waterpark provides multiple swimming areas and boat launches. "Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and small playground available. The water park is not anything 'great', but it's something for little kids ($12) per person," mentions Jaynia P. The waterpark features slides that end in the lake.
Spacious sites: Turkey Fork Rec Area receives praise for site spacing. "The sites were spaced further apart than many of the other campgrounds we've been. It was quite and peaceful," shares Alicia L. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings that double as grills.
Value for money: Forest County Multi-Purpose Events Center offers affordable overnight camping with full hookups. "While maybe not a destination site, it's great for overnighting... Concrete pads, full hookups, excellent satellite reception throughout the park," writes JJ M., noting the $20 self-pay system.
Lake views: Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground provides waterfront sites with scenic vistas. "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," describes Layla D. Many sites include decks overlooking the water.
Site conditions: Camp Shelby Dispersed Camping offers free camping but requires preparation. "The entire area was littered with burnt trash, animal remains and shell casings. It seems to be more of a shooting range than a camping spot," warns Taryn. The area has minimal facilities and no trash service.
Weather considerations: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, making early morning or evening outdoor activities preferable. "We started out the day looking for a different place in De Soto National Forest, but got lost and found this campground. Was very surprised at how clean and neat the areas were," reports Sheep S. about discovering Lake Perry.
Shower facilities: Most established campgrounds provide showers of varying quality. "The shower was clean yet dated. Had multiple sites with the lake view," notes Angela B. about Lake Perry Campground. At Paul B. Johnson State Park, "The restrooms and showers need maintenance," according to Chelsae K.
Kid-friendly activities: Flint Creek Waterpark offers swimming beaches and playgrounds. "This is a great place to camp. Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and small playground available," recommends Jaynia P. During Halloween, the campground hosts special activities: "There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating," shares Hannah L.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare children for animal sightings around campsites. "We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction," reports Hannah L. about Flint Creek. Children at Turkey Fork often enjoy watching "the perch that would swim up to them," according to Ashley F.
Pet considerations: Military Park Camp Shelby Lake Walker Family Campground welcomes pets in a wooded setting. "If you are in sites 1-38 they are wooded with some privacy between sites. Some have a nice view of the lake," notes Leslie P. Sites are spacious enough for pets to remain comfortably leashed while camping.
Site selection: When seeking pet friendly camping near Beaumont, Mississippi, consider site dimensions carefully. "The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers. The cost for a site with electric was $15.00 for a senior. $22.00 normally," advises Angela about Lake Perry, noting only three sites could accommodate her 30' motorhome.
Leveling requirements: Many campsites in the area require leveling equipment. "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 Johnnie S. about Flint Creek Waterpark. At Paul B. Johnson, "Our site was level but not all in the park are," according to Nancy W.
Hook-up placement: Check utility connection locations before setting up. "The connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses)," explains Roger W. about Lake Perry. Most established campgrounds in the area provide water and electric, but sewer connections are less common.
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