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Tishomingo State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations in northeastern Mississippi, featuring both yurts and glamping tents that blend rustic charm with modern comforts. The park's distinctive rock formations and scenic lake views provide an enchanting backdrop for luxury camping experiences. All glamping units include electricity, comfortable beds, and access to clean shower facilities, while some premium accommodations offer private decks overlooking Haynes Lake. Guests enjoy spacious interiors with proper bedding and climate control options, a significant upgrade from traditional camping. One guest shared, "The refurbished sites are level and nicely laid out with water and sewer, perfect for those seeking comfort while still connecting with nature."
Hiking trails wind through Tishomingo's unique landscape, offering glamping guests exclusive access to stunning geological features not found elsewhere in Mississippi. The park's glamping area provides proximity to kayaking and canoeing on the lake, with equipment rentals available on-site. Disc golf enthusiasts appreciate the three distinct courses within walking distance of the luxury accommodations. During summer months, glampers can cool off at the swimming pool after exploring the park's numerous trails that showcase Appalachian foothills terrain. A recent visitor mentioned, "Beautiful spacious camping spots spread quite a distance apart with interesting trails and a pretty lake too!" Winter visitors often find the glamping experience more peaceful, with fewer crowds and the opportunity to enjoy heated accommodations amid the park's natural beauty.
"It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade."
"They have big porches, a kitchen, bathroom, and two beds which was perfect for two couples to visit. They are quite old, but it adds to the charm of the cabins. "
from $26 / night
Check Availability"It was a delight to be able to put in my kayaks right at my campsite and not have to drive to a boat ramp. Each campsite has a ton of trees, which was great for our 7 hammocks."
"Campground staff and other campers are friendly. Park attendant Bobby Owen chatted with us each morning on our walks as he made his rounds. He answered questions and made suggestions."
from $34 - $36 / night
Check Availability"It is a short drive to Bear Creek if you want to kayak or canoe, but the cabins are on lakefront property and you can just jump in! The cabins are clean and quiet. "
"One bathhouse for all campers. The camp sites"
"Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground."
"As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it."
"Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers."
"There are picnic tables, trash cans, and portable toilets. All in all a nice spot. I had Verizon and I think I had two bars of service."
"It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise."
"When you first arrive, you go down to the little general store that now has a cafe."
"Our Super C Class did require more blocks for leveling in the front on Site 6. However, it was a very nice site with plenty of privacy."
"There were enough trees that my brother in law was able to set up his hammock system. The site was well kept. There were hardly any blood sucking bugs and no wildlife for protect our stuff from."
"Water pressure was good at around 45 psi. We had no problems with utilities that were towards the back of the pad as we could back in a good distance."
"Would've been 5 stars if they had a fire pits. Great overnight stop."
"and exited near Tupelo to continue into Trace State Park for a camping event I was attending over the weekend."
"Trace State Park near Tupelo, MS. Once you get into Tupelo the signage directing you to the park is easy to find and follow."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other."
"There is a marina, RV and tent campsites, a playground near the campground, and on the other side of the marina is another playground. There is the River Bottom Grill at the Marina."
GuideEnded up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground. All the staff were very friendly and Gary was a great guy that we chatted with for a bit after checking in. Restrooms were clean and air conditioned. Family type campgrounds with friendly happy campers. We will be back a lot more in the future.
LegendI’m so glad I’ve finally checked this campsite off the list! It is a beautiful CCC camp that was built in the 1930s. It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade. Be sure to check out the swinging bridge! There’s also disk golf!
GuideThe sites are rather narrow with varying sizes and locations for outdoor living space. Pay close attention to the states website regarding vehicle size maximums. As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it. As it is, our 25ft trailer fits nicely, but the truck is parallel parked across the end of my site in order to be off the road. The picnic table is behind the camper instead of on camp side, which isn’t my favorite setup but we are making due. Some sites have metal fire rings, while others (like ours) have rock circle pits. Some campsites on the hill side have no picnic table OR fire pits. They also have almost no room to walk around the RV without tumbling down the hill. Sites 62 and 64 aren’t terrible, but everything else from 59 and up is pretty bad. 25-34 and 51-54 are short and back up to a a hill. Would be great for Class B or smaller travel trailers. Sites 10-24 are in a separate area from the rest. 35-50 are down on a low flat area near the water and are the best if you like a view of the lake.
Bath house in our loop is clean, not completely out of date, and heated for cold weather camping. There is a small area with 2 set of pay washers/dryers and a few vending machines.
All in all, well worth the State’s $32/night charge.
LegendPROS
We were able to reserve 368 days prior to arrival
Very friendly and helpful check-in clerk
Fantastic view of the lake from site 45
Mostly quiet except for campground party animals until 3am!
Concrete parking pad
BBQ grill
Fire ring constructed of concrete pavers
Coin-operated washers/dryers in shower/toilet facility
Small playground, pool and mini-golf course
Good jumping off point for Shiloh Battlefield
CONS
Campsite 45 was full of litter…cigarettes butts, bones, bottle caps, pieces of chalk, straws, melted soda bottles…just nasty
Fire ring made of concrete pavers full of ash and trash upon arrival…again nasty Pedestal BBQ grill full of trash and ash upon arrival…more nastiness
Campers ignored basic rules/courtesy/respect such as keeping dogs on leash and walking through occupied campsites at anytime. One camper walking through our site complained to us our chairs on our site were in THEIR way.
No senior discount
Narrow site
Site 45 not level
Site 45 mostly fun sun
Basically we didn't experience any of the campground rules being enforced so obviously there is no management oversight at this State Park
Never saw a park ranger drive through the campground (Saturday-Monday)
Never saw a camp host or a campsite for a camp host
Campground quiet hours not enforced
Posted "No Swimming” from campsites along lake, but that didn’t stop a sole and no one enforced it
Concrete picnic table at end of parking pad, so at the bumper of the camper
Sites very close to each other with no vegetation between sites, so no privacy what so ever
Street lights throughout campground, so not dark sky friendly
Small playground, pool and mini-golf course not walkable from campground
Trash dumpsters outside of campground…not walkable
Twisty, steep and narrow roadway into campsite...not for novice rig drivers
Due to short campsites, tow vehicles had to be creative with parking, sometimes blocking most of the campground road, again no enforcement efforts
No WiFi
1 bar Verizon
GuideI have camped here twice so far and it is a nice, basic campground. We tent camped but there were a couple of RV's there, so I know there are places for them. It is on a nice stretch of the Tennessee River, and you can swim, fish, and boat there. Plenty of camp sites and very spacious. Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers. The bathhouse is pretty centrally located and there are electric lights around it. Usually not crowded. Plenty of dead wood to collect for firewood. There is a covered area with picnic tables near the bathhouse. Also a few picnic tables around the grounds. There are also plenty of trash cans and fire pits. You can park right next to your site. Very good for family camping. Within a few miles there are a couple of gas stations/convenience stores. Some cell service works out there, some not so much.
RangerWe stayed in early August for 2 nights in the Sleeping Waters campground.
We got there pretty late (after dark) for setting up camp, and I do not recommend doing that. It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise.
After we got everything set up and got all the lights out, we noticed the glowing dismalites along the Canyon wall behind our tent!! It was super cool. We also had a creek flowing with crawdads, minnows, and bull frogs. Plenty of wildlife!!
The canyon was pretty cool! The waterfalls were awesome and I loved all the spur trails. Disclaimer: be prepared to get your feet wet!!
The Canyon and campsite were pet friendly. Dogs were even welcome in the country store!! Just not in the seating area for the Soda Fountain.
I have few, minor complaints.. 1) I booked this campsite earlier in the year (early spring, I believe). I specifically wanted a night tour. They did not tell me that they wouldn't have night tours at that time of year. I wish I would've known, as I would've planned the trip for spring or fall. 2) the gate to get into the Canyon after hours for the bath house was difficult to operate. I'd pinch the code in and it wouldn't open. It would take several tries. The gate for the campsite area worked great! 3) The gate leading to the campsites was not marked. At night, it was challenging to determine where to park. 4) In the Canyon itself, not all of the landmarks were marked!! We had a map, but we had never been there before, so we weren't able to find everything easily.
LegendAnother Mississippi State Park that has so much potential, but has been neglected. The bath house is nice, but most of the sites are extremely close together. Laundry facility’s and vending machines can be found in the bathroom.
The cove with sites 10-24 seem to be the better spots in my personal opinion. The sites on the water are nice (43,45,47).
They do have cabins for rent along with a lodge and a Marina on site. Most people that camp here are coming for the lake. This is a popular place during the summer.
GuideWe pulled in with no plans and drove through the whole campground. There are 60 RV spots, pull thru and not, some parking lot style and some a along a creek. There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other. We weren't positive what the deal was so we checked in with the host and paid $14 for one night.
Primitive tent spots are right on the river. There are fire pits, trees, and picnic tables sporadically placed. We pitched our tent facing the bluffs along the river and our hammock between two trees. It wasn't crowded and it was pretty quiet (no generators, no music, very family friendly and chill). The grass was cut, and though there were small ant piles everywhere, they really weren't in the way or aggressive. The bath-house is...not awesome. It's exactly what you'd expect for an older, gov-run park, with some spiders and leaky toilets, but toilets and showers are there.
It is a three minute drive into downtown Florence. Most of that is through the park, which is home to a good-sized marina, disc golf course, and (defunct?) driving range. It's super convenient, cheap, and kept up well enough. The view of the water and bluffs is A++, and it's fun to watch the speed boats and river cruises.
LegendThis review is based on a short stay campground (CG). We followed our GPS right to this CG off US-45 just south of Corinth. We were instructed by the very nice owner, Jim, to call when we were 30 minutes out so he could meet us. Jim was right there when we pulled in and we had the choice of two pull throughs or a back-in. We chose back-in site E with FHUs for our two night’s stay. The back-in was easy and the site was fairly level as we had no problems auto-leveling. Water pressure was good at around 45 psi. We had no problems with utilities that were towards the back of the pad as we could back in a good distance. There were no playground, picnic tables nor fire pits. The CG has full timers and seasonal campers, who were very nice. They have a nice bathroom with a shower plus a small laundry with one washer and dryer. The washing is free and drying costs$1. We got two bars on Verizon and a clear shot north for Starlink. This CG is listed under Passport America but looking at reviews on multiple sites, Jim charges everyone the same price around$30. There’s no dog area, but plenty of room to walk your pups. US-45 is near so you get highway noise. After several attempts, we never got connected to the CG’s wifi. Corinth has all your major amenities such as Walmart, Lowes, etc. Borroum's Drug Store and Soda Fountain is a throwback in time and a great place to get lunch. Get there early though, as they fill up fast.We enjoyed our stay in this no frills, laid back, and friendly CG. We would definitely stay here again.
Tishomingo State Park Campground provides rustic to modern camping options with both tent and RV sites about 20 miles from Dennis, Mississippi. The park features recently renovated camping areas with level concrete pads and full hookup sites alongside primitive options. Water and electric hookups are available at most sites, with the newest section offering premium lakeside views. Visitors can access three disc golf courses, multiple hiking trails showcasing unique geological features, and seasonal swimming facilities.
Waterfall exploration: Visitors seeking glamping near Dennis, Mississippi often combine their stay with day trips to nearby natural attractions. At Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites, guests can explore unique geological features. "The scenery was absolutely amazing! We stayed under the waterfall the first night which was amazing," notes one visitor, highlighting the opportunity to camp near flowing water.
Fishing access: The Tennessee River and connected waterways provide prime fishing opportunities within a short drive of Dennis. Piney Grove Campground offers direct water access for anglers. "Great pad sites for RV Trailer, very private well laid out the restrooms are very clean," writes one camper. Many sites include water views where "a variety of waterfowl and a few bass fishing boats" can be observed.
Night hikes: Seasonal night tours at select locations near Dennis showcase unique nocturnal wildlife. "After we got everything set up and got all the lights out, we noticed the glowing dismalites along the Canyon wall behind our tent!! It was super cool," reports a camper who discovered bioluminescent creatures without taking an organized tour.
Renovated camping areas: The newer camping sections at Tishomingo State Park Campground receive high marks for their modern amenities and layout. "The new section - sites 38-62- is amazing! Just perfect. Beautiful large sites with lake views and perfectly paved and landscaped," explains one camper who appreciated the updated facilities.
Clean facilities: Consistently maintained bathrooms and shower facilities stand out in visitor reviews of luxury camping near Dennis. "Showers were very hot and the bathrooms were very clean!" reports one Tishomingo visitor. Another adds that the park "has everything we expect in a state park. Good roads, good day use area, great bathrooms, good spacing between campsites."
Seasonal pricing benefits: Pickwick Dam Campground offers value during shoulder seasons. "The best part was the price. I showed up without a reservation and got two nights with water and electric service for real cheap compared to everywhere else we camped for the last 7 months," notes one budget-conscious traveler at Tishomingo State Park.
Campsite selection matters: At many campgrounds near Dennis, site selection significantly impacts experience quality. "Many sites (43&44) are paired and close together," warns a Piney Grove visitor. At Trace State Park Campground, "not much level space between camper pads, access roads need replacing," according to recent feedback.
Varied site quality: Even within single campgrounds, site conditions vary considerably. "The rest of the campground needs the same treatment asap and is in rough shape," mentions one visitor regarding areas outside Tishomingo's renovated section. Another notes that "There are a few [pads] that are perfect. Most of them once you step out of your camper has a huge drop off."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly across the Dennis area. "Sketchy cell service" at Trace State Park and "Very little Verizon Signal if any at times" at Piney Grove indicate travelers should prepare for limited communications. Some locations report "two bars on Verizon" while others mention no service at all.
Disc golf options: Multiple disc golf courses provide family recreation near Dennis glamping sites. "Great for families with many hiking trails and 3 disc golf courses," notes a Tishomingo visitor. These courses accommodate various skill levels, making them suitable for beginners and experienced players.
Swimming considerations: J.P. Coleman State Park Campground offers swimming facilities during summer months. "They also have small playground at entrance and small area of mini golf," reports a visitor, describing additional family-friendly amenities. Families should note that natural swimming areas may have restrictions, as one camper mentioned "swimming isn't allowed in the lake" at another location.
Wildlife observation opportunities: Creekside campsites often provide easy wildlife viewing for children. "We also had a creek flowing with crawdads, minnows, and bull frogs. Plenty of wildlife!!" shares an enthusiastic visitor who camped with family at Dismals Canyon.
Site leveling challenges: RV campers report varying experiences with site levelness throughout the Dennis area. At Cross City RV Park, "Sites are perfectly level, utilities all work great," according to one reviewer. However, at other locations, campers advise to "remember to park as close to the hookup side as possible" to avoid step-down issues.
Big rig considerations: Access roads at some campgrounds present challenges for larger RVs. "Driveway is a bit steep pulling in and out. I did not have a problem with a 36' TT but a low sitting RV with a long rear overhang may have trouble getting in/out without scraping," warns a Cross City RV Park visitor. At Tishomingo, "Roads are pretty rough in areas" according to another camper.
Hookup variations: Water and electric service is standard, but sewer connections are limited. "No full hookups but all the sites have electricity and water," reports a Tishomingo visitor. Those requiring full hookups should target specific campgrounds or reserve premium sites where available.
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