Top Tent Camping near Columbus, MS

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Columbus? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Columbus campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Columbus, MS (3)


Recent Tent Reviews In Columbus

113 Reviews of 3 Columbus Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from COE Service Campground
    September 16, 2024

    COE Service Campground

    Off grid quiet and beautiful.

    Beautiful small park. Great riverside pull thru spots. All spots are sizable. Lots of wildlife. Hosts are very helpful. Off grid and quiet with the occasional boat.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Togetherness Works RV Park
    July 2, 2024

    Togetherness Works RV Park

    Retriever Hunt Test

    We stayed here with 3 dogs and it could not have been better! The bathhouse was amazing and we practically had the park to ourselves! Dogs loved running around smelling all the smells!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Togetherness Works RV Park
    May 21, 2024

    Togetherness Works RV Park

    The phone number has changed

    Hello Iam here to let everyone know that His number has changed and he hasn't been able to change it online yet. His new number is 205- 412-6773 if he doesn't answer leave him a voicemail or you can try to text him. Also if you see this please spread the word so he doesn't miss any business in the future. Thank you so much

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jeff Busby Campground
    April 23, 2024

    Jeff Busby Campground

    Small but decent

    There isn't a lot of space but the bathrooms were decent and they had water spigots and trashcans set up at intervals. It was clean and a pretty area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jeff Busby Campground
    April 2, 2024

    Jeff Busby Campground

    Free camping on the Natchez Trace

    Paved pull through sites are first come first serve. They seem to over lap and lots of folk share the sites. So you may need to back up to get out, even if it is pull through.
    Flush toilets. Picnic area. Nice nature walk to a view, 1 mile each way.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground
    February 15, 2024

    Pickensville Campground

    Quiet in Feb

    Nice river front sites on the Ten-Tom waterway. You get to watch river barges approaching the lock/dam. HOT showers. Facilities are aging but in good condition.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
    November 29, 2023

    Choctaw Lake

    Dump Station!

    This is a great place to dump your tanks. Only one problem and we expect it to be resolved soon. The charge is $5.00 but there is no one to pay! The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow. We looked for a place to pay we gave up and had to try to turn around running over the curb with Motorhome and car we thought we should just mail the fee. A BOX AT THE DUMP STATION SEAM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jeff Busby Campground
    November 27, 2023

    Jeff Busby Campground

    Nice, quite large pull through sites

    Clean, we were here Thanksgiving weekend. Loved every minute. Flushing toilets. Free water. NO DUMP SITE.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
    November 3, 2023

    Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

    October in lots 40 and 42

    The campground was full for the fall holiday. However, the energy was great. It was our first time at the park. The hosts were very helpful. The showers and bathrooms are dated but clean. The best views are located on the water in the lots 80-85. Level spaces and easy to back in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Togetherness Works RV Park
    June 26, 2023

    Togetherness Works RV Park

    Bucolic Beauty

    Just the basic services (worked well), but the setting is well worth the five mile drive off the interstate. And a short journey up a narrow gravel drive. Jr is a great host, personable and helpful. He had me back up in the gravel space until we were very level. We used our own phone connections for streaming.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground
    May 7, 2023

    Pickensville Campground

    Great family getaway

    Shady & spacious campground along the Tenn-Tom with a boat ramp on calm water just off the main channel. Take your bikes and kayaks!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
    April 2, 2023

    Choctaw Lake

    Beautiful

    This campground was amazing. Our site was right off the lake. The scenery was beautiful, it was quiet, the sites are pretty spread out. Camp sites 3-12 is where you want to be. There is a playground for kids, a boat dock if you have one, or you can just fish right off your site. The camp host was a very helpful and sweet man. We loved this campground and will definitely be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
    March 19, 2023

    Dewayne Hayes

    Great for a weekend getaway

    Busy campground but enough space so it doesn’t feel like your neighbors are right on top of you. Plenty of shade and many spots have a direct view of the Tenn-Tom Waterway.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lurleen State Park Campground
    March 4, 2023

    Lake Lurleen State Park Campground

    Loved the beach and trails!

    Overall, this is a very nice and convenient campground. We really enjoyed the beach area and the trails. Lots of mountain bikers throughout the weekend. It did have shower houses but we did not use any because we lucked out and got a full hook up site I will say most of the sites are not level, I have some broken concrete and need some TLC. We stayed in the B loop and loves the proximity to the playground and beach. Seems like there could have been numerous full-time residents staying in Loop A.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
    January 24, 2023

    Choctaw Lake

    Quiet and peaceful

    Sites 5 and 8 are our favorite. Really, any site on the small lake is great. Those are the smaller number spots. Almost always one available. Large hands in the smaller lake. I haven't even had a bite in the larger lake. This is our local campground and we go a few times a year. No WiFi and very little cell signal, as camping should be. We love it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Legion State Park Campground
    December 13, 2022

    Legion State Park Campground

    Worst Campground, but Cheap!

    PROS 

    Over 65 discount resulted in$15/night 

    Quiet 

    Moveable Wooden metal picnic table in good condition on concrete slab 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Toilet/shower building has AC 

    Clean toilet/shower building 

    Ample TP, paper towels and soap available in toilet/shower building 

    Trash barrel at each campsite 

    Park very close to Louisville

    2 bars T-MOBILE


    CONS 

    No personnel at entrance gate at 1pm and again at 230pm but was at gate 415pm Phone number posted at entrance gate office so I called, but no one answered so left voice message. Still waiting on a call back…yes still...

    Site reservation posted to site electrical box which is not viewable from roadway 

    No ranger drive thru campground 

    No park host 

    Not dark sky friendly as there are street lights at sites 15 and 11 with 3 street lights at the toilet/shower building 

    Few of the 15 sites here are level side-to-side. We had to get creative in our site #4 as when parked on the asphalt pad we did not have enough leveling equipment so had to straddle pad with door side on the gravel. 

    Huge pot holes in the asphalt parking pass site 

    #4 No campfire“ring” at campsites so we just has a fire on the ground 

    No privacy from any other site 

    Shower curtain for toilet stall “doors” in both men and women 

    No park WIFI

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lowndes State Park Campground
    December 4, 2022

    Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    Good times

    Really nice state park. Recently updated picnic tables. Nice quiet spots. We tent camped on a camper spot. Only complaint is that the showers could use a good remodeling, very dated. Other than that had a great time.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Togetherness Works RV Park
    September 3, 2022

    Togetherness Works RV Park

    Off the Beaten Path

    Labor Day weekend, Great find because most parks are full or have 3 day minimum.
    Secluded, peaceful w/ full hookups. 💖 Had 2 acre site all to ourselves. Camped in 5th wheel. Our dog was happy and made friends w/ the resident deer. Don't hesitate on this place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lowndes State Park Campground
    August 11, 2022

    Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    Nice campground, inundated with ants

    Nice state park with many amenities. The campground is located along a lake and many sites have nice views of the water. We were in site 39, a full hookup site with a nice water view. At about 4:00 am, we awoke to find ants invading the trailer. The outside of the trailer was covered with thousands of ants and they were pouring into the trailer. A park employee came in the afternoon and sprayed all entry points around the trailer. We spent all day killing ants in and on our trailer. This continued sporadically over the next few days. The bathouse was clean, but very rundown. If you take ant precautions, this could be a really pleasant stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cochrane Campground
    June 8, 2022

    Cochrane Campground

    RV camping and boat ramp

    This is a well maintained site and it is quiet/uncrowded. This site provides about 10-15 camper spots, and there is a small office were you would pay for a spot. There is no place for primitive or tent camping. Not much recreational area also. There is a boat ramp, but it was very shallow and dried up around the shore. A public bathroom is provided, not sure of the quality though.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Davis Lake Campground
    May 17, 2022

    Davis Lake Campground

    Great Stay

    stayed for 5 days in late april.  wonderful experience and would go back in heart beat.  off the beaten path, which we love.  well kept, wonderful camp host.  we didn't use the shower house / restrooms, but everything we saw was nice.  definitely would go back.  do your research on the campsites.  some are pretty short and will not accommodate long rigs.



Guide to Columbus

Camping near Columbus, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Whitten Park Campground, have great fishing spots. One camper mentioned, “Fishing off the fishing docks was great!” This is a perfect way to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Hiking: Trails are available at places like Trace State Park Campground. A visitor noted, “Nice hiking trails” which makes it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Kayaking: If you enjoy being on the water, Lake Lowndes State Park Campground is ideal. One reviewer shared, “We enjoyed a nice game of disc golf,” highlighting the fun activities available.

What campers like:

  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment at places like Burchfield Branch Park. One visitor said, “This is a quiet campground with well spaced sites,” making it perfect for those looking to unwind.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds, such as Pickensville Campground, have helpful staff. A camper mentioned, “The guy at the front gate was super nice and helpful,” which adds to the overall experience.
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A reviewer at Tombigbee State Park Campground noted, “The bathrooms were clean and well stocked,” which is always appreciated.

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Lake Lowndes State Park Campground, have poor cell reception. One camper warned, “There was no cell phone signal for Verizon once you entered the park,” so plan accordingly.
  • Site Privacy: Some campgrounds, such as Trace State Park Campground, have sites that are close together. A visitor mentioned, “The sites on the loop seemed to afford no privacy,” so if you prefer more space, check the layout before booking.
  • Seasonal Crowds: Popular spots can get busy during holidays. A camper at Deerlick Creek noted, “It was noisy at night with some folks partying,” so be prepared for potential noise during peak times.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Whitten Park Campground, which is described as “very friendly family quiet campgrounds.” This makes it a great choice for families with kids.
  • Plan Activities: Bring bikes and kayaks for fun family outings. One reviewer at Pickensville Campground suggested, “Take your bikes and kayaks!” to enjoy the calm waters.
  • Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has facilities like playgrounds or swimming areas. A camper at Lake Lowndes State Park Campground mentioned, “Nice trails too!” which can keep kids entertained.

Tips from RVers:

  • Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Campgrounds like Burchfield Branch Park are big rig friendly, making it easier for larger RVs to navigate. A visitor noted, “Big rig friendly,” which is a must for RV travelers.
  • Check Hookup Availability: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A camper at Davis Lake Campground mentioned, “Some sites are reservable and others are first come,” so plan ahead.
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Some areas can experience flooding or heavy rain. A camper at Lake Lowndes State Park Campground shared, “A barge flooded the area,” so keep an eye on weather conditions before your trip.

Camping in Columbus, MS, offers a variety of experiences, from peaceful retreats to family-friendly adventures. With the right preparation, you can enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

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