Camping near Foxworth, Mississippi centers around several water features including rivers, lakes and creeks that flow through the region's pine forests. The area sits at elevations between 200-400 feet above sea level within the Gulf Coastal Plain. Most campgrounds offer water recreation opportunities with sites at Bogue Chitto River and Little Black Creek providing direct river or lake frontage.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Paul B. Johnson State Park features two 18-hole disc golf courses set among tall pines. "The park has plenty of nice campsites. We had camped here in years past, but the park was much improved this time... The grounds are well kept and clean," notes Chelsae K., who appreciated the recreational amenities.
River tubing: Hidden Springs RV Resort provides access to the Bogue Chitto River for floating. "A quirky campground with lots of trees and great sites right on the Bougue Chito River... We even had some kayakers float by to wish us a Happy Thanksgiving," writes Nancy.
Hiking trails: Several parks offer walking paths through pine forests. "We did a small amount of hiking on a very nice, easy trail. We were only sorry we didn't have time to paddle in the lake and explore more of the park," shares Nancy W. about Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Zip lining: Little Black Creek Campground offers a zip line among its activities. "We visited during quarantine so we could not rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats or do the zip line but quiet little place. It kept up well," says Nicole R., noting this popular attraction.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Campers consistently praise lake and river views. "We reserved a spot on the lake with a sideways site so the side windows faced the water. Very pretty sunset views," writes Lauren B. about Little Black Creek Campground, adding it "was the prettiest and most relaxing site of our 4000 mile trip."
Biking opportunities: Lake Jeff Davis connects to the Longleaf Trace, a Rails to Trail Hall of Fame route. "I initially chose this place because it was convenient and accessed the Longleaf Trace, a Rails to Trail Hall of fame trail. I was delighted to see this is a beautiful place to stay," explains Cheri H.
Spring-fed swimming: Hidden Springs RV Resort features natural spring water. "Two pools both fed by on site natural springs. Bogue Chitto river runs right alongside. Fishing, tubing, swimming. All easily accessible," shares Lenny M. about the swimming options.
Wildlife viewing: Camping options near Foxworth provide opportunities to observe local fauna. "We enjoyed watching geese and ducks on Geiger Lake in the morning," notes Layla D. about her stay at Paul B. Johnson State Park.
What you should know
Weekday vs. weekend stays: Campgrounds near Foxworth can get crowded on weekends. "The weekend we were there in November was jammed packed but it seems to clear out during the week when kids go back to school. There were lots of people aimlessly driving around in golf carts, kids running through our site, and plenty of loud music," reports Nancy W. about Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Site differences: Campground layouts vary greatly. "Lower numbered sites are older with newer sites being those in the 100s. The newer sites are more level and have concrete pads instead of asphalt pavement. However, the views aren't nearly as nice," explains Layla D. about Paul B. Johnson.
Military noise: Camp Shelby military training affects some campgrounds. "Camp Shelby is nearby, so you'll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving)," shares Layla D.
Seasonal crowds: Holiday weekends draw larger crowds. "We spent the weekend before Halloween and it was a very busy weekend in the campground. Some sites were extravagantly decorated and trick or treating following a golf cart parade was fun," writes Tiffany M. about her stay at Little Black Creek.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Paradise Ranch RV Resort offers an enormous swimming area. "They have a large pool and playground for the kids. Concerts on the weekends and red stag and potbelly pigs roam freely on the property," describes Aaron M.
Wildlife interactions: Some campgrounds offer animal encounters. "The kids fed the deer some corn and they will eat it right from your hands. After deer and pig play, we went to the playground on site and the kids burned off some steam before dinner," shares Abraham H. about Paradise Ranch RV Resort.
Splash pads: Several parks feature water play areas. "There is a splash pad, lake swimming, and several picnic areas near the visitor center that would be awesome for kids and families when the weather is warmer," notes Layla D.
Generational experiences: Mimosa Landing Campground has provided family memories across generations. "Stayed here as a kid, and now I take my son to enjoy it! They have definitely improved over the years, and the kids LOVE it as much as I used to," shares Savannah S.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Pay attention to campsite grades. "We were in site 4, which was quite level and easy to back in to. Also had full hookups!!!" reports Cat R. about her stay at Little Black Creek Campground.
Hookup locations: Utility connections may require extra equipment. "However, the connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses)," shares Layla D. about Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Road conditions: Campground roads can present navigation challenges. "The roads in the campground are narrow, two-lane roads but are not conducive to two RVs passing one another. We had to get off of the road for others to pass," explains Layla D.
Connectivity: Internet access varies between campgrounds. "There's no Wi-Fi, but T-Mobile worked just enough for us to use a hotspot to stream TV at night. Cell service is limited but manageable," notes Randi P. about Little Black Creek Campground.
