2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Roosevelt State Park Campground and Turkey Creek Water Park offer cabin accommodations within a short drive of Carthage, Mississippi. Cabins at Roosevelt State Park provide lake views with basic amenities including electricity, running water, and climate control. "The cabins available, but they didn't appear to be in the best of condition," noted one visitor, though they appreciated the beautiful grounds and spacious sites. Movietown RV Park in Canton provides rental cabins with more modern amenities, including full bathrooms and kitchenettes, making them suitable for longer stays.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Yogi on the Lake - Jellystone Pelahatchie offers family-friendly cabin rentals with access to recreational amenities like a water park, splash pad, and fishing lake. A recent review highlighted that "we stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels. Beautiful and very clean area." Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when waterfront activities are popular. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks like Roosevelt State Park allowing pets while others restrict them.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to full kitchenettes depending on the cabin type and location. Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake offers more secluded cabin options but operates seasonally from March through mid-December. Timberlake Campground provides convenient access to supplies with a Kroger grocery store located directly across from the entrance. One camper shared that the campground is "convenient to lots of things but tucked away as a quiet getaway," making it practical for families needing to restock during longer cabin stays.
"Beautiful park, nice campsites, heated and clean bathroom, best spots are on the lake. We stayed in spot 15 and it was beautiful. A couple reasons I didn’t give it 5 stars, even though we loved it."
"Smooth paved roads, level concrete pads, picnic tables that will seat 8, fire ring and grill at each site.. This park has been completely remodeled and they did a fantastic job."
Available this weekend
from $11 - $567 / night
"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."
"I was very impressed with the amenities such as the laundry room, pool and bath house. The bath house was very clean and has private showers. The staff was very helpful."
"Quite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly."
"Small area for camping but new area for bringing horses to camp and trail ride. Clean with nice bunk houses. Fishing was good and sunsets amazing."
"They have cabins available for rent, which is what we did, camper spots that will accommodate the big rigs, I don't know exact size but I saw some that were at least 40'."
"The spook trail is top tier! And there were plenty of activities throughout the day for the kids. Water park is heated which I didn’t know and wished we brought swim suits."
from $30 - $65 / night
"Loved all of the activities and amenities available. Water park was ice cold so we didn’t get to use it. Activity center was awesome especially for rainy days. Very good monthly rate."
"We definitely wouldn't of been able to pull out if the park was full. The site was very sloped so getting in the camper was difficult because the steps were so high off the ground."
"For 30$ a night u get a level gravel drive thru spot electric, sewer, water, and wifi,laundry facilities and bath house very very clean. Very quiet all thru the day and night."
"Close to Hwy 55, clean and quiet."
from $27 - $30 / night
Available this weekend
from $20 - $237 / night
GuideWould try to get one by the lake or up by the office. The campsite we had was not level & hard to get camper level. Could not put a tent up due to being on a hill. Would go back.
ScoutQuiet and nice views. No alcohol allowed.
TravelerSmooth paved roads, level concrete pads, picnic tables that will seat 8, fire ring and grill at each site.. This park has been completely remodeled and they did a fantastic job. Pull thru's and back in's available.
We stopped on our return trip home for one night, so we did not check out the bathhouse/showers.
TravelerLarge park with monthly and daily sites. Boat ramp. Wooded and open sites. Friendly employees.
GuideWe spent a weekend in October here and absolutely loved it. We had a tent site and my only complaint about that was a leaking spicket that drained onto campsites. The trick or treating is the best. Start right when you can because there are so many sites offering candy or haunted areas. The spook trail is top tier! And there were plenty of activities throughout the day for the kids. Water park is heated which I didn’t know and wished we brought swim suits. Had tons of laughs and memories with my family. So much so we already booked for next October and have more family coming!!
RangerQuite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly.
ScoutWe 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.
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.
ScoutThis is one of the best campgrounds around hands down plenty of space not crowded and the people that work there are super friendly and helpful. We go there all the time.
Roosevelt State Park and Turkey Creek Water Park offer cabin rentals within driving distance of Carthage, Mississippi. The area spans a mix of forested landscapes with elevations ranging from 300-500 feet above sea level. Cabin availability varies seasonally, with highest demand during summer months when temperatures average 90°F and winter lows reaching 30°F during December-February.
Hiking trails: Roosevelt State Park Campground features multiple marked trails for various skill levels. "The trails are an addition to the park. We love to get out and walk the woods," explains one visitor. The trails are marked with paint on trees to prevent hikers from getting lost.
Water activities: Turkey Creek Water Park provides fishing and boating opportunities on its reservoir. "Fishing was good and sunsets amazing," notes a camper. The park also features a sandy beach area and options for renting boats directly on site.
Disc golf: Timberlake Campground includes a disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts. "RV sites, tent, monthly rentals. Disc golf course was a huge plus since I love disc golf," shares one visitor. The course is accessible to all skill levels and requires no additional fees beyond campground rates.
Lake views: Many cabins at Roosevelt State Park offer direct lake access. "This campsite was not crowded at all and really peaceful. I stayed in site 13 which was right on the lake. The view was beautiful," reports one camper. Lakefront sites typically cost $28 per night compared to standard sites at $16.
Wildlife encounters: At Yogi on the Lake - Jellystone Pelahatchie, cabins positioned along the water provide natural wildlife viewing. "We stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels. Beautiful and very clean area," mentions a guest. Wildlife sightings are most common during early morning and evening hours.
Varied accommodation options: Movietown RV Park offers rental cabins with modern amenities. "For 30$ a night u get a level gravel drive thru spot electric, sewer, water, and wifi, laundry facilities and bath house very very clean," states a reviewer. Cabins range from basic to deluxe with kitchen facilities and private bathrooms.
Seasonal operations: Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake cabins operate on a limited schedule. The facility runs "March 1 to December 13" according to park information, closing during winter months. Reservations are recommended, especially during hunting seasons when demand increases.
Site conditions: Some cabins at Roosevelt State Park may need maintenance. "Been camping there for years. Some of the sites are pretty rough and in need of repair and they are working on them in stages," notes one visitor. Sites 14-17 are reported to be on flatter terrain than others.
Bathroom facilities: Quality of restroom facilities varies between parks. Some facilities maintain excellent standards while others may have maintenance issues. One reviewer at Timberlake Campground noted the convenience of "private showers" in the bathhouse, which was described as "very clean."
Water park access: Yogi on the Lake - Jellystone Pelahatchie offers extensive water recreation. "Pool, slides, jumping pad, playground, mini golf, tennis, basketball, planned activities each day for family fun," explains a camper. Water park hours run 10am-7pm during peak season with an additional fee at some locations.
Halloween events: Several campgrounds host special Halloween activities. "The trick or treating is the best. Start right when you can because there are so many sites offering candy or haunted areas. The spook trail is top tier!" shares an October visitor to Jellystone Pelahatchie.
Grocery access: Timberlake Campground provides convenient shopping options for families needing supplies. "If you need anything, there is a Kroger grocery store right across the street from the campground," notes a camper. This eliminates long drives for forgotten items during cabin stays.
Arrival procedures: Movietown RV Park offers simple check-in options. "We got in late so we registered at the closed office door by putting our $27 payment in an envelope in the door slot. How convenient!" shares an RVer. This self-check system operates 24/7 for late arrivals.
Leveling challenges: Some cabin and RV sites require extra attention to leveling. "The rv gravel pads were extremely un-level," reports one camper about a site. Requesting sites 14-17 at Roosevelt State Park may provide more level options according to camper reviews.
Utility connections: Watch for multiple sewage hookups at some parks. "When we arrived no one told us of the possibility of two sewage hookups and which one should be used," warns a camper at Okatibbee Lake Waterpark. The central connection point under RVs is often the correct one to use rather than side connections.
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