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Pickensville Campground near Crawford accommodates pet owners with designated pet-friendly sites for both tent and RV camping. Dogs must remain on leash throughout the campground, with several hiking paths available for dog walking along the Tombigbee Waterway. The campground maintains clean facilities with spacious sites that provide enough room for pets to relax while remaining secured. Town Creek Campground and Dewayne Hayes Campground also welcome pets with similar policies, offering water access points where dogs can cool off during warmer months. Walking docks within the campground provide excellent opportunities for exercise with pets. Most sites include picnic tables and fire rings with adequate space for setting up pet enclosures.
The trail system surrounding these campgrounds provides multiple dog walking options with paths connecting campground sections to day-use areas. Several campsites offer direct water access where dogs can swim under supervision. Starkville KOA, located within driving distance, features pet-friendly cabins in addition to traditional campsites. The primitive camping areas typically offer more space for pets to explore while leashed. Bathhouses remain clean throughout the camping season, important for longer stays with pets. During spring and summer months, mosquito protection is essential for both campers and their animals. Campers report the front row water sites provide excellent opportunities to exercise dogs while watching barges and boats pass by. The Mississippi national forest campgrounds maintain reasonable pet policies without breed restrictions, though all dogs must remain leashed at all times.
"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."
from $32 - $36 / night
Check Availability"While visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night."
"This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes."
"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."
"Showed us a nice spot next to the bath house. There is water and electricity no dump. So that's nice to have."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"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!!"
"If you enjoy hiking make sure to grab a map and walk around Kennedy Lake (more like a pond) and the primitive sites."
from $26 - $34 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Town creek location in West Point Ms not far from the Columbus air Force base is a large COE park clean bathroom level sites"
"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."
"**Nice cozy campground on the lake. The campsites are almost all right next to the water, but there isn’t too much tree cover despite very large campsites."
from $20 - $40 / night
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ScoutCan anyone tell me about the primitive camping? My husband and children are planning a camping trip for this weekend over Mother’s Day, we are new to the neshoba county area. I see that fishing has great reviews, but what other amenities are there? Are pets allowed (on leash of course), kids friendly?
TravelerWhile visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night. A tremendous value due to the sparkling clean condition, kindness of staff, and abundant amenities for an active retired couple. We parked #9 (level drive-thru) closest to the entrance and adjacent Highway 82. The Highway was not too distracting after 10 PM. Had a very restful night and up early the next day ready to enjoy the next leg of our sojourn throughout the south. The video is of the super Bulldog fan restroom.
ScoutSmall 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😊
ScoutOff the beaten path. Power and water available for reasonable price. Walking the property was fantastic for us and our dogs. We were fortunate to be there on the last Saturday of the month, when they host a dinner and live music. With just 7 of us, including the 2 hosts and the musician, it was a very neat experience. Even had a “sing along “!!!! This is why we love Harvest Hosts. You would never get an experience like this anywhere else.
LegendThis campground was just ok in my opinion. I went through it while traveling the Natchez Trace. It is one of only three campgrounds that can be found on the Trace. I did not end up staying here, but wanted to check it out to see if it was worth staying in the future. The bathrooms were very old and could have used an upgrade. There is a very nice nature trail here for walking and it is the highest point in Mississippi with wonderful views!
ScoutThe park manager and workers are so nice and accommodating! 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! It’s such a great place to go relax, have fun, grill out, and make memories.
TravelerThis 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.
GuideThis campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes. The spots are close together and not a lot of privacy but we were just passing through for the night so it was fine for us! Close to the town where MSU is!
They had 2 showers that had hot water, no laundry
The lady who checked us in was nice and showed us to our spot!
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! The Mississippi Art & Wine Gallery has spots to camp for those who enjoy some of the finer things. Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your stay!
Campgrounds near Crawford, Mississippi offer direct water access along the Tombigbee Waterway with several Corps of Engineers sites providing partial or full hookups. Elevations throughout the region remain relatively flat at 200-300 feet above sea level, creating accessible shoreline camping opportunities. Summer temperatures typically reach 90°F with high humidity, making water-adjacent sites particularly valuable from June through September.
River watching opportunities: Pickensville Campground provides front-row views of river traffic. According to camper Cyndi H., "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."
Paddling and fishing: Dewayne Hayes Campground offers excellent water access for paddle sports. "We launch and paddle from our site. The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end," notes reviewer Cyndi H.
Disc golf access: Choctaw Lake offers outdoor recreation beyond water activities. Camper Lynn G. notes, "There is a disc golf course nearby," making this a good option for visitors seeking land-based activities between fishing sessions.
Wildlife observation: The wetland areas support diverse wildlife viewing. At Pickensville Campground, camper Neil T. reports, "The owls were loud - which was great. Our site backed up to a swampy portion. Wonderful wooden bridges allowed it to be explored easily."
Well-maintained facilities: Dewayne Hayes Campground receives consistent praise for upkeep. Reviewer Ben P. states, "Friendly staff, Level sites, clean restrooms. Boat ramp inside campground. Always enjoy camping here!"
Spacing between sites: Town Creek Campground offers roomier sites than some neighboring campgrounds. According to Cyndi H., "Sites are nicely spaced. During the week, we enjoy watching pilots from the Columbus Air Force Base honing their skills."
Natural surroundings: The cypress sloughs and waterways create distinctive landscapes. Mary from Dewayne Hayes Campground observes, "There is a trail in the campground that leads to a cypress slough and it is beautiful."
Access to supplies: Most campgrounds maintain proximity to basic provisions. Jill R. from Pickensville notes, "A convenience store was located just a few miles up the road which was great when we needed anything that we forgot to pack."
Pet policies: Multiple dog friendly campgrounds near Crawford maintain consistent pet rules. At Choctaw Lake, all sites allow pets with standard leash requirements and designated walking areas near the shoreline.
Seasonal challenges: Hot months require planning for both humans and animals. Neil T. from Pickensville Campground cautions, "I'd imagine the bugs are thick in summer. But that's nature!"
Water quality considerations: Some campgrounds experience seasonal water issues. As Neil T. notes, "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."
Reservation requirements: Policy changes have affected spontaneous camping. Bruce F. from Pickensville Campground advises, "Due to covid they have a limit and you now have to book online at recreation.gov, they do not take cash or card at the gate."
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