Best Campgrounds near Crawford, MS

The eastern Mississippi landscape surrounding Crawford features a mix of established campgrounds and recreational areas primarily centered around waterways. Within a 30-mile radius, campers find options ranging from Corps of Engineers sites like Pickensville Campground along the Tombigbee Waterway to state park facilities such as Lake Lowndes State Park near Columbus. Most campgrounds in this region cater predominantly to RV travelers with full hookup sites, though tent camping is available at select locations. The Natchez Trace Parkway, running north-south through the region, provides access to free primitive camping at Jeff Busby Campground, which sits at one of the highest points in Mississippi.

Weather patterns significantly impact camping experiences in this region, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring brings potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado warnings, as noted by campers at Pickensville: "Campground does get a little flooded when it rains." Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though facilities like bathhouses may have limited heating during winter months. Cell service varies considerably between locations, with Lake Lowndes visitors reporting: "No cell phone signal for Verizon once you entered the park even though it's so close to town." Insect activity, particularly ants, can be problematic during warmer months, with one camper warning: "Take ant precautions, this could be a really pleasant stay."

Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors to the area. The Tombigbee Waterway provides unique camping experiences where "barges, more frequent during the day, have the occasional after dark run. They are fascinating to watch and quite pretty at night." Fishing opportunities abound, with campers reporting success catching bream directly from waterfront sites. Many campgrounds feature walking paths around lakes or along waterways, typically 1-3 miles in length. Tent campers should note that several locations have challenging tent pad surfaces, with one visitor noting: "The pad was pea gravel, impossible to stake my tent." RV campers generally report well-maintained, level sites with adequate spacing at most established campgrounds in the region.

Best Camping Sites Near Crawford, Mississippi (37)

    1. Pickensville Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brooksville, MS
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 373-6328

    $32 - $36 / night

    "It will take you to the recreation area and you will have to turn around. The campground can’t be seen from the main road."

    "The weather discourages us from paddling, but we enjoy walking through this 176 site campground. Bathhouses and grounds are clean."

    2. Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Columbus, MS
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 328-2110

    "The location was close to family in New Hope and the cottage was nice and cozy. The view of the lake was beautiful in the mornings and we also enjoyed a nice game of disc golf."

    "I’ve stayed in the cabins and the primitive sites and both had wonderful views of the lake. The hiking trail that loops around the water is beautiful. My dog loves it too!"

    3. Indian Mound Campground

    1 Review
    Starkville, MS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 312-0387

    "This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes."

    4. Dewayne Hayes Campground

    9 Reviews
    Columbus, MS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 434-6939

    $26 - $36 / night

    "The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end. Camp hosts are friendly and campsites are well maintained."

    "Lots of small hiking trails. Nothing too fancy. Dollar general 10 minutes down the road if you need anything. Several primitive sites. Our troop made friends with some other kids nearby as well."

    5. Starkville KOA

    5 Reviews
    Starkville, MS
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 324-0607

    "Unfortunately the lake has mostly dried up and no longer hits the shoreline of the campground (apparently been this way for 6 years)."

    "They gave us a break on the 2nd night stay due to our situation. Changing this to a 5!!"

    6. Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

    3 Reviews
    Columbus, MS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 494-4885

    $26 - $34 / night

    "If you enjoy hiking make sure to grab a map and walk around Kennedy Lake (more like a pond) and the primitive sites."

    7. The Oaks RV Park

    1 Review
    Columbus, MS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 275-0148

    8. Country Dogs RV Park

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    Starkville, MS
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 617-0964

    9. Country Living RV Park

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    Columbus, MS
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 242-0786

    10. Belaire RV Park

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    Starkville, MS
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 312-4224
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Recent Reviews near Crawford, MS

98 Reviews of 37 Crawford Campgrounds


  • M
    Sep. 21, 2025

    R & R Vineyard

    Amazing Hosts

    Ruth’s arts are indeed fine, and the wine is even finer. We had an amazing time. Not exactly what you’d expect and not exactly an RV park, though there are electric and water hook ups but no sewer. The wine was your traditional southernly made wines with bit more complexity than I expected. We arrived late and she still offered a tasting and it even ran longer than I had expected which was nice. I highly recommend this place. We even bought a whole bunch of grapes so we could bring em’ home and make jelly. It was lovely. They were lovely. The arts and wine were of course, lovely.

  • elisha P.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    R & R Vineyard

    Wonderful host

    Small quaint winery and art house , wonderful host so sweet, pleasant conversation did wine tasting, was quite enjoyable, quiet camping Spot off the beat and path, nice hook up for water and electric, so private and quiet , great property for walking dogs, price was very reasonable and the wine was nice, bought a bottle😊

  • 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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2025

    Mississippi Art & wine gallery

    R&R Vineyard

    Rich and Ruth are excellent hosts. Rich makes the wine while Ruth is your main host. Quiet little spot with power and water hookups available. As an added bonus on the 2nd and 4h Saturday of every month Ruth makes a home cooked meal for her guests and they bring in local live entertainment.

  • Rick G.
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Dewayne Hayes Campground

    Peaceful Stay

    Stayed 3 nights with friends. Nice spacing between sites and a nice dispersion of FHU sites with electric & water sites. Gave people the option of choosing either and allowed us to still group camp. Verizon signal not great, but good.

  • pierre L.
    Dec. 9, 2024

    Jeff Busby Campground

    great place/free

    we stayed here just one night. pletty of place for our rv. First come first serve. has water and bathrooms. Quiet at night and in morning

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    Great FREE and cozy camping

    This site is a very popular one night stay about mid-point on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The way the campground is constructed makes this a unique place to stay.

    The campsites are very close together causing lots of social interactions. That's the best and worst thing about the campground.

    The park service provides nice bathrooms, garbage cans throughput the campground, picnic tables and multiple pullouts.

    The park also has a paved road and hiking trail to a viewpoint. The road is less than a mile and the trail is over a mile and has some good elevation changes.

    We enjoyed the atmosphere of frequent conversations with other campers. Some kept to themselves...we just waived and smiled.

  • S
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Dewayne Hayes Campground

    Peaceful

    Many sites decorated for Halloween. Even little trick or treaters. Many sites on the river. Cool to watch the working barges going by. And lots of armadillos.

  • Lindsey M.
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

    Friendly Creek-Side Find

    RV spots are suitable for car camping, although a bit close together with bright street lights and showers are outdated. Still, the camp host treated me kindly, and I enjoyed the scenery and walkability!


Guide to Crawford

Crawford campgrounds provide access to Alabama and Mississippi waterways with tent and RV sites on the Tombigbee River system. The region sits at relatively low elevations between 200-300 feet above sea level with clay soil that can affect drainage during rainfall. Camping spots near Crawford, Mississippi offer connections to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway with multiple Corps of Engineers campgrounds providing reliable amenities within a 30-mile radius.

What to do

Paddling opportunities: The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway offers numerous put-in spots for kayaks and canoes. Dewayne Hayes Campground provides convenient water access where "We launch and paddle from our site. The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end" according to a visitor at Dewayne Hayes Campground.

Disc golf courses: Several camping areas feature well-maintained disc golf facilities. Lake Lowndes State Park receives praise for its "amazing frisbee golf course" with one camper noting "The park has a beautiful small lake for Boating, fishing, and other water sports as well. Other things to do include an amazing frisbee golf course, tennis courts, softball fields, children's playground, hiking, biking, and a huge admin building with many indoor games like pool and ping pong."

Barge watching: Many waterfront sites offer unique industrial views. At Town Creek Campground, one camper reports "The barges, more frequent during the day, have the occasional after dark run. They are fascinating to watch and quite pretty at night." This activity requires no equipment and provides educational interest for all ages.

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Many visitors prioritize river and lake views when booking. A camper at Pickensville Campground shared their experience at "Site 129 is directly on the water with a front row seat for watching the boats and barges. Another pleasant COE campground with friendly and helpful staff." Sites along the water tend to book faster, especially during spring and fall.

Wildlife viewing: The region's wetlands support diverse animal species. At Town Creek Campground, campers report frequent sightings of "working and playing" wildlife with military training flights adding unexpected aerial views: "During the week, we enjoy watching pilots from the Columbus Air Force Base honing their skills." Armadillo sightings are common at many campgrounds.

Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and grounds. At Starkville KOA, one visitor noted "Bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean. Grounds were clean. Very quiet place." Facility quality varies seasonally with some bathhouses having limited maintenance during winter months.

What you should know

Ant problems: Multiple campgrounds report ant issues, particularly during warmer months. Sites on grass or near water may require preparation. One camper warns to "Take ant precautions" before setting up camp. Bringing appropriate ant treatments is recommended.

Cell service variability: Signal strength changes dramatically between and within campgrounds. At Lake Lowndes State Park, a visitor noted problems despite proximity to towns: "There was no cell phone signal for Verizon once you entered the park even though it's so close to the town of New Hope." At Pickensville, another camper reported "Verizon service was flaky and bounced between no service to slow."

Flooding concerns: Low-lying areas can experience water issues during heavy rains. At Lake Lowndes State Park Campground, a camper mentioned "This is local to us and we've been a few times. The last time however a barge flooded the area. Caused some shut downs." Having backup plans during rainy seasons is advisable.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment for children. A Pickensville Campground visitor noted facilities were sometimes temporarily closed: "Sadly the playground and basketball courts were closed and we didn't know." Calling ahead to verify playground availability prevents disappointment.

Indoor game options: Weather backup activities exist at some locations. Lake Lowndes State Park provides "a huge admin building with many indoor games like pool and ping pong" according to a satisfied camper. These facilities may have seasonal or limited hours.

Wildlife education: The region's wetlands create learning opportunities about local ecosystems. At Dewayne Hayes Campground, a scout leader reported "We went in April with our scouting troop. Very busy even then. Lots of small hiking trails. Nothing too fancy. Dollar general 10 minutes down the road if you need anything. Several primitive sites. Our troop made friends with some other kids nearby as well."

Tips from RVers

Level sites: Most established campgrounds provide reliable pads for parking. At The Oaks RV Park, the newer facilities receive praise with one camper noting "This is great little campground. The Cabins were recently added and is a nice feature. Always quiet and owners are very accommodating."

Water quality issues: Some locations experience temporary water discoloration. At Pickensville Campground, one RVer mentioned "The water ran brown for a while. I'm guessing it just hadn't been used at our site over winter. It cleared up after a minute and I flushed it for another 5." Running water before hookup is recommended.

Site spacing: RV sites vary in privacy and proximity. Dewayne Hayes Campground receives positive feedback with one visitor noting "Nice spacing between sites and a nice dispersion of FHU sites with electric & water sites. Gave people the option of choosing either and allowed us to still group camp."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Crawford, MS?

According to TheDyrt.com, Crawford, MS offers a wide range of camping options, with 37 campgrounds and RV parks near Crawford, MS and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Crawford, MS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Crawford, MS is Pickensville Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 12 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Crawford, MS?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Crawford, MS.