Best Tent Camping near Louisville, MS

Tent camping options near Louisville, Mississippi include both established sites and natural areas suitable for primitive camping. Reflect, Renew, Resolve offers tent camping with 5-star ratings and is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Louisville. This campground provides both drive-in and walk-in access for tent campers seeking varying levels of seclusion.

Most tent sites in the Louisville region feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Reflect, Renew, Resolve provides drinking water, showers, and toilets for tent campers, offering more comfort than typical primitive sites. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at select locations, though campers should confirm current fire regulations before arrival. Walk-in tent sites typically require carrying gear a short distance from parking areas. One reviewer noted, "There are lots of primo spots to set up your tent," highlighting the flexibility in choosing ideal camping locations.

In early fall, tent campers find more solitude at sites throughout the region as summer crowds diminish. The Tom Bevill Visitor Center, though rated only 3 stars, provides an alternative tent camping experience about 60 miles east of Louisville. A visitor commented that "the camping area is small" but "bathrooms were clean and there is running water." Kosciusko Bicycle Only Camp on the Natchez Trace Parkway offers specialized tent-only sites for cyclists approximately 40 miles southwest of Louisville. Most tent campsites throughout the region provide access to natural settings with opportunities for activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Tent campers should be prepared for variable weather conditions and bring appropriate rain gear, as sudden storms can occur in Mississippi's climate.

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  • John B.
    May. 17, 2020

    Gin Creek

    Tent camping

    Basic tent camping not far from water on Lake Okatibbee in Lauderdale Co, MS. This place is no reservations, first come first served. There are no showers but there is a pit toilet. The grounds are kept up pretty good there is a picnic grill and a fire ring. It is only 10$ and uses the honor system.

  • S
    Nov. 12, 2021

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    FREE but....

    This Natchez Trace Parkway free campground offers oddly placed paved parking areas, grills, tall fire rings, and picnic tables (most appeared in disrepair). Bathrooms were clean however older and not heated...and no hot water or soap. The parking is pull through but not clearly defined. Grills and tables were randomly placed. The park is rolling hills and drop offs at the curb side of some sites. No electric or water hook ups but there is a single outside faucet at the bathroom for potable water. Large shade trees made for minimal solar power. Honestly I had an eery unsure feeling during my 2 night stay. It appeared like mostly men were staying there and was just an odd placement of sites in general. I suppose it was the undefined site borders. I stayed in a pull through that was the nearest to the restroom. Had I not watched a YouTube video by 2tiredteachers when researching my trip, I would have been very confused on where the site were to even park at. But the highlight was Little Mountain!!

  • Jamie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2021

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    A well kept free dispersed campground

    This is a very nice clean in every way dispersed campground. Offers bathrooms that are clean with running water and flush toilets. Picnic tables, lantern hooks, fire rings, grills trash pick up and paved pads to park your rig on paved roads into and through the park. This is a 14 day stay and very quiet and private campsites.

  • Gregory H.
    Mar. 25, 2020

    Choctaw Lake

    Not for Tent Camping

    Pros: Very nice campground. Clean bath houses with showers, beautiful lake with a small beach. Access to mountain bike trails. Verizon cell reception for those going completely out of touch. 

    No's: Campsites are on top of each other with very little tree cover. Also, tents cannot be set up on grass; only on their "tent pads." (jagged rocks). I asked the camp host if any sites had actual tent pads instead of rocks and was told no.

  • J
    Aug. 10, 2022

    Town Creek

    RV? Great! Tent? Not so much…

    Quiet except for the sounds of nature. A river runs thru it. Well, next to it. Paved roads X throughout, with was huge for me on a motorcycle. But, the grassy area for my site was all red ants and bull ants. The "pad" was pea gravel, impossible to stake my tent. And, the super nice man running the place informed me I was to set up on the pad. @ The weather called for rain and I was worried about wind.

  • John B.
    May. 15, 2020

    Okatibbee Lake Waterpark

    RV park

    RV campgrounds on Lake Okatibbee in Lauderdale County, MS. The pads are asphalt and have electric, water, and sewer connections. They also have picnic table in good shape and a steel picnic grill. This is not a fancy park, but it is decent. It has a bath house- restroom and showers. It also has washer and dryers. The bath house is in pretty good shape- they keep it fairly clean. The staff is very nice. Most of the pads are in the woods with a few pads overlooking the water- none are on the water. We tent camp, but there are no primitive sites here. There are a few cabins that are closer to the water. This is a place we will come back and stay.

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    Free primitive camping

    This is as simple and as it gets, but it does have restrooms. This is primitive camping so there are no hookups and nothing extras, just a nice place to pitch a tent or park. You can not reserve this site but it’s free. There are a few other similar primitive campsites in the park nearby. Nice and wooded.

    Yay: simple camping! Very pretty wooded area. Lots of hiking trails nearby.

    Nay: no map or info of any sort once you’re there.

    Surprise: exceptional in fall!

  • Maddox H.
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Choctaw Lake

    Great spots by the water, although quite humid on hotter days, camp neighbors are welcoming and the camp host is a charm

    Stayed a night and the next day up until two o’clock, (you’re required to check out &pack up before 2pm on leave day) the stay was great, campsite occupants were nice and even gave me and my lady fire starters when we forgot fluid for our coals when we planned on grilling LOL.. we stayed on site 8, it was a nice spot by the back end lake and its quite nice during the day. Nighttime can be quite humid and bug ridden but if you’re equipped for it i’d say this spot is great for beginners or family trips. Fishing is quite slow/inactive unless you’re on a boat, rather over fished.

  • LaRee S.
    Jun. 1, 2022

    Reflect, Renew, Resolve

    A sparkling gem in mississippi!

    What a gorgeous farm, and what a marvelous experience! When we first arrived, we thought we would have to hike down to camp. Nope! Brian met us at the gate, and led us down a perfectly manicured field so that we could park right next to our tent spot! 

    He showered us with provisions grown on his farm, including oodles of chanterelles and a couple bulbs of Creole Ajo Rojo from his passion project. We enjoyed a couple hours kayaking on the big pond/little lake with some ducks. We ended up getting caught in a surprise rain storm while floating, but no worries! We were able to make it back and throw up a tarp in no time. There are lots of primo spots to set up your tent, but ours fit perfectly between the two trees our tarp was strung between. 

    Brian really thought of everything when it comes to this camp! He provided us with covered firewood- including heat pine, which burned like a match and made building a fire after the rainstorm a breeze. We loved having enough chairs to set up both in front of the water and in front of the fire, so we didn't have to drag them back and forth. 

    Oh, what luxury it is to have a running toilet and a hot shower while camping! Both structures are incredibly solid and private, and made us feel human again after a couple weeks camping primitively. 

    As for phone service, mine was in and out. This is rural Mississippi, after all. But when I did have service, Brian was incredibly attentive when I needed to reach him!


Guide to Louisville

Tent camping near Louisville, Mississippi offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the luxury of hot showers and clean toilets at Reflect, Renew, Resolve, where thoughtful touches make your camping experience comfortable.

Local activities to explore

  • Kayaking on a serene pond is a highlight at Reflect, Renew, Resolve, providing a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the local wildlife.

Tent campers should check out unique experiences

  • The historical charm of the Tom Bevill Visitor Center offers a glimpse into the past, with a beautiful reproduction of a 19th-century plantation house just a short walk from the camping area.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Louisville, MS is Reflect, Renew, Resolve with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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