Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Bienville National Forest, MS is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Bienville National Forest and user-submitted reviews.
LeFleur's Bluff provides a lush green spot in the heart of urban Jackson. In addition to camping, fishing, picnic spots, and nature trails, the 305-acre park features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range. The park is named for Louis LeFleur, a French-Canadian explorer who established a trading post on the banks of the Pearl River in the late 1700s. The City of Jackson was originally known as "LeFleur's Bluff." Today Mississippi's vibrant capital city combines the warmth and charm of its rich cultural heritage with exciting activities and attractions and contemporary lifestyles. Visitors to Jackson discover a diversity of museums, unlimited shopping and dining, and a calendar of events packed with activities to suit every mood. The 28 sites available for tent and RV camping are equipped with water and electrical hook-ups. The developed camping area also features a central sewage dumping station and a bathhouse with hot showers. All campsites are available for advanced reservations. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building. Ten shaded primitive tent sites located near the lake and within walking distance to water and showers are available. This area is ideal for scout groups.
$20 - $35 / night
You’ll find Timberlake Campground to be one of the finest destination campsites in the Southeast. Adjacent to the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir, Timberlake offers campers a pool, tennis courts, TV room, private boat launch, full hookups, laundry, and baths.
For the best of both worlds, Timberlake is the spot where you can enjoy the splendor of the outdoors and metropolitan conveniences alike. Multi-purpose trails enhance this campsite in addition to the many fine restaurants and shopping areas that surround it.
Wendy Oaks is a small (38 site), quaint and beautiful RV Park located conveniently on Highway 49 in Florence, MS. This park is a great place if you want to "unwind & chill" for a few days or for RV passerby's wanting a safe, clean, and pretty "layover" on the way to your final destination. Our beautiful 8-acre lake also offers great fishing for bass, bream, and catfish (catch & release OR keep & eat)!
Beautiful 8-acre lake
Full hookup RV sites (water, electric & sewer)
Basic & Premium WiFi at all sites
Clean restrooms & hot showers
Fire pits and picnic tables at most sites (refer to site description for details)
Laundry (coin-operated washer and dryers)
General Store (coming soon)
Great scenery
Read our policies HERE
Tent camping
$30 - $65 / night
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Marathon Lake provides various recreational oppurtunties. This includes activities such as biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, and volleyball.
Marathon Lake is a 50-acre lake located in Smith County. It got its' name from Marathon Lumber Company which closed in 1929. You will enjoy the beauty and seclusion of this quiet campground located approximately 15 miles southeast of Forest, MS and 25 miles northeast of Raleigh, MS. Marathon Recreation area is equipped with 34 camping sites (with water and electric hook-ups), boat ramp, swimming area, 2 bath houses (warm showers), picnic shelters, picnic tables and a hiking trail. The lake has been stocked with catfish, bass and crappie and is open to bream fishing. A dump station is available. The area has a volunteer Campground Host on site most of the time.
This location is staffed. Please call (601) 469-3811 to speak with local staff.
$20 / night
There are two base camps associated with Shockaloe Horse Trail: Base Camp I and Base Camp II. Each base camp has a pavilion and an open area for parking.
Camping is only permitted at Base Camp I.
Camping is not permitted at Base Camp II.
Have at least two adults in your party. Park trucks and trailers in spaces provided. Keep all facilities clean. Carry first aid supplies with each party. Be careful crossing roads. No public telephones available. Wearing orange/bright colored clothing during deer hunting season is recommended.
In case of emergency, contact Scott County Sheriff's Office (601-469-1511).
$7 / night
LeFleur's Bluff provides a lush green spot in the heart of urban Jackson. In addition to camping, fishing, picnic spots, and nature trails, the 305-acre park features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range. The park is named for Louis LeFleur, a French-Canadian explorer who established a trading post on the banks of the Pearl River in the late 1700s. The City of Jackson was originally known as "LeFleur's Bluff." Today Mississippi's vibrant capital city combines the warmth and charm of its rich cultural heritage with exciting activities and attractions and contemporary lifestyles. Visitors to Jackson discover a diversity of museums, unlimited shopping and dining, and a calendar of events packed with activities to suit every mood. The 28 sites available for tent and RV camping are equipped with water and electrical hook-ups. The developed camping area also features a central sewage dumping station and a bathhouse with hot showers. All campsites are available for advanced reservations. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building. Ten shaded primitive tent sites located near the lake and within walking distance to water and showers are available. This area is ideal for scout groups.
$20 - $35 / night
You’ll find Timberlake Campground to be one of the finest destination campsites in the Southeast. Adjacent to the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir, Timberlake offers campers a pool, tennis courts, TV room, private boat launch, full hookups, laundry, and baths.
For the best of both worlds, Timberlake is the spot where you can enjoy the splendor of the outdoors and metropolitan conveniences alike. Multi-purpose trails enhance this campsite in addition to the many fine restaurants and shopping areas that surround it.
Wendy Oaks is a small (38 site), quaint and beautiful RV Park located conveniently on Highway 49 in Florence, MS. This park is a great place if you want to "unwind & chill" for a few days or for RV passerby's wanting a safe, clean, and pretty "layover" on the way to your final destination. Our beautiful 8-acre lake also offers great fishing for bass, bream, and catfish (catch & release OR keep & eat)!
Beautiful 8-acre lake
Full hookup RV sites (water, electric & sewer)
Basic & Premium WiFi at all sites
Clean restrooms & hot showers
Fire pits and picnic tables at most sites (refer to site description for details)
Laundry (coin-operated washer and dryers)
General Store (coming soon)
Great scenery
Read our policies HERE
Guide
It is an older campground. Not very well suited for big rigs. No wading or swimming dt alligators. Many sites are on the water. Sadly, the electric box didn’t work at my first site 10. I moved to 38, but I had trouble finding it. I needed help.
Scout
Stayed one night, very quiet and a few nice and fun things to do. Had a fire ring to cook for the night or just to enjoy a fire. 2 nice picnic tables and a good place for a tent. Can drive your car right to sight. Tent and camper sights.
Ranger
Quite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly.
Scout
We were planning to stay a second night in a better location on the resevoir… so we moved to avoid the sound, fury and allergens of a half dozen lawn tractor mowers circling us. The management notified us that there would be a $20. Fee for changing spaces plus the fees for an additional night and were asked to return to our original site until check in time if we didn’t want to pay the additional 20 bucks.
We moved to the bathhouse, showered, hung out by the pool until check out time and departed for another campground. Sometimes management treats guests according to the rules of an HOA, versus the hospitality industry. It was kind of sad.
We did enjoy the site, the pool and the water views. We didn’t enjoy the sound of traffic and grounds maintenance early in the morning. We might return one day, but much wiser, indeed.
Scout
We enjoyed our night at LeFleurs Bluff. We were surrounded by giant RVs but it proved to be a very quiet respite in the middle of the city. Keep your check in code handy as it is necessary info when arriving or departing via the security gate. We hope to return one day and stay longer!
The previous night we tried to reserve a spot here online around 3 or 4pm. As this wasn’t possible on we found another campground in Ridgeland with a more flexible reservation system and a swimming pool! It was more like a gold course on the river than a camp ground but we were pleased to have options.
Ranger
There are 5 RV sites at this location. They are easy to reserve on Love's website. We stayed overnight on our way back to Texas. Once we arrived, we checked in on the link, and poof, the power came on.
Well-lit and safe. I recommend utilizing these sites when you are on a long travel timeline.
Scout
Most are uphill and very close together but good overnight park
ScoutI recently stayed at Movietown RV Park and had an exceptional experience! The amenities were top-notch, and the park was clean and well-maintained. For anyone planning a visit, I highly recommend you to must go. It was incredibly handy during my stay, providing a variety of entertainment options to enjoy during downtime. Give Movietown RV Park a try and enhance your experience with the PikaShow VIP MOD!
Scout
This is a great RV park. We stayed here on our way to and from our destination.
GuideWe stayed here over Easter and had a great time. Trail was flooded out less than .5 miles in, which I heard can be typical of this time of year bc of reservoir they drain near there. Plenty of kayak access to all the lakes around. Gnats were so bad we had to stay in the tent to stay sane in the afternoon and most of the evening. They was one other group that tent camped for one night but otherwise everyone had RVs. If you go to tent camp call ahead before booking because some sites have the fire ring on the tent pad. I remember site 10 definitely does. It was packed but pretty much quiet the whole time except a lot of traffic. At night you hear the highway sometimes. Bathrooms are okay, washer and dryer work great.
Guide
Big site no fire ring no other camp sites that I have seen
GuideOnly site I see on FSR 526 Big site you could pull through with a bigger camper no fire ring but you can see where they have had a fire
ScoutGreat place to stop at! Waking up with the fog coming off the water was beautiful! The hostess suggested a great place to enjoy some local food as well! We will be stopping again!
Scout
Had a night of rain and lightning when we stayed there !! Camped on the hill passed the boat launch nice to hear the flowing water when the thunder died down . I would like to stay again on a dry night .. packed up early and left between showers the next morning
ScoutI didn’t end up staying here because it had rained and this spot was super muddy but it’s not really a camping spot. You could maybe fit a car but not a car/tent or a longer van.
Guide
Our site had a fire ring and grill, it was very relaxing and peaceful but not a whole bunch to do there especially for the kids. They had a designated swimming area which was alright to go do. We rode our bikes around but that got pretty boring fast bc it’s not that big of a campground. Besides that we personally enjoyed it and wouldn’t mind going back again.
LegendNot a bad place to get away in MISSISSIPPI. Campground host was super nice. Gave us a heads up that we had a tornado warning! Just what we needed during our two day stay.
Campground is definitely not the most maintained when I compared the other national forests I have been through. Everything feels most fun down. Bathrooms are falling apart but there is a shower with hot water if you dare.
It's a cheap place to stop. $13 with an Access pass for electric, water, dump station. Lake view. There is a trail around the lake which is a little under two miles around.
Very spotty cellphone reception.
Traveler
It is a unique place just north of a dam ( low head dam ) that has another park and boat ramp for fishermen and a very friendly family owned bait store between the parks Tripp family store ! Non ethanol gas 6am to 6 pm grill is open ,
TravelerMelanie and the team at Wendy Oaks are amazing! We arrived after dark and they had a lantern waiting on the electrical box for us to use while setting up! The bathrooms are temperature controlled, clean, and well maintained! We look forward to returning again in the future!
GuideWe’ll kept park close to downtown Jackson. WiFi was good. Transient sites were level concrete pads. Bathhouse was dated but clean. Very Friendly staff. Recommend Country Meat Market and Tom’s Fried Pies just down the road
ScoutFound this sweet campground traveling cross country. Quiet, large level concrete pad, 30 & 50 amp, water, dump station, $35 after tax. Even tho it was in town,. It was so quiet you could hear the birds on the pond. Gravel road entrance is decent. Only drawback was the burn ban.
GuideWe will definitely come back to this campground. When you come to the campground , nightly rentals are first come first serve. You drive back and pick your available spot and go back to the office to pay. We were lucky to get a beautiful water spot this time. It’s clean and spots are a concrete pad. Right outside the campground is a Kroger across the street. It’s convenient to lots of things but tucked away as a quiet getaway.
GuideWe wanted to be near Jackson, Ms, but not too near. This fits the bill. Lot of trees, very small and private - only 15 sites, most were empty. Clean bathrooms and great showers. Drive thru sites mostly. Sites have 30 amps(not sure about 50), water and sewer. Good 5G connection on AT&T
RangerWe hit the jackpot with this small diamond in the rough campground right outside of Jackson. If you find yourself passing through Jackson, this is an excellent place to stop. This resort is beautiful and peaceful with the friendliness people around. The owner greets every visitor personally, showing you to your site, and making sure you have everything you need for the best stay possible. I can’t say enough about their hospitality. My only regret is not being able to stay longer! This was our second stop on our roadtrip from Dallas to Disney. Read the entire story at ChampagneOnDeck.com
Wendy Oaks Highlights:
Small, quaint, pretty RV park, has 38 sites total, 19 for overnight/weekly campers, 8 lakeside sites(1 pull-through, rest back-in), 12 pull through sites (2 with concrete pads), full hook-up(electric, water, sewer) at all sites
trash can at each site
firepits at all but 2 sites
Beautiful scenery/trees and an 8-acre lake Fishing(bass,bream,catfish), no license required since private lake, catch& release OR keep& eat
Free– 2 paddleboats, 3 kayaks, 4 SUP boards for campers to use(1st come, 1st serve basis)
Free premium WiFi
Showerhouse Laundry facility Personal
greeter/escort to site(during office hours)
Located on Highway 49 so easy access(be aware of the u-turn required when heading South on 49, there is a back road route if don’t want to make u-turn)
Late arrivals ok
Dog friendly
Current projects- playground currently being built, store closed for remodel
GuideIt’s a pity the place is so dirty, especially the bathhouse.
It’s a pity because the property itself is of stunning beauty…
There is lots to love; bbq pits, fire places, all kind of canoe activities, a river with fresh and nice water… it’s mush and green. Bring repellent!
ScoutPark is right near Jackson, but you can’t even tell while you’re there. We were originally assigned site 2 after providing the office with the size of our rig, but found that it was much smaller than expected when we arrived. Site 2 would be good for up to a 26 footer, but not much larger. The office folks were very accommodating and we ended up staying at site 10 and it was great! Not too close to any other site, faces the water but not right on the water. Also very close to the facilities but I can’t give a review since we didn’t use them. Thunderstorm came through our second night there, dumped a metric ass ton of rain but all trails and roads were just fine the next morning. The only big con I have for site 10 is that one of the benches for the picnic table was missing/broken. Benches are cement base with a wooden seat and looks like someone not so great at backing their rig may have taken the bench out. Only thing left of it is two cement pillars with some rebar sticking out - bent over and not sharp so it doesn’t pose a safety hazard. We saw a small 5-6 foot gator in the lake on day one and fish are very active. Will definitely be back.
Scout
We went when the river was high so the camp showers and restrooms were backed up. The second set of restrooms were open. The primitive grounds were spaced far anough apart and some were right on the river. It thunderstormed while we stayed so we didn’t get a chance to walk around and explore. The faculty were very patient and helpful considering they were slammed because of the kayak/canoe rental business. They took us by bus and we kayaked down to a pickup point and they brought us back to camp. It was $80 for two us of to kayak and primitive camp. We will definitely be back
Camping near Bienville National Forest, Mississippi, offers a mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Bienville National Forest, Mississippi, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Bienville National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, Bienville National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 57 campgrounds and RV parks near Bienville National Forest and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Bienville National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bienville National Forest is Roosevelt State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 30 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Bienville National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Bienville National Forest.
What parks are near Bienville National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Bienville National Forest that allow camping, notably Delta National Forest and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
