Best Dispersed Camping near Decatur, MS
Tallahala Wildlife Management Area offers several dispersed camping locations near Decatur, Mississippi. Camping spots are available along Shopping Center Road, Mudline Road, and Cedar Creek areas within the WMA. These sites require permits and come with significant restrictions - no fires, alcohol, pets, or generators are allowed. The primitive nature of these locations means campers must be entirely self-sufficient as no water, toilets, or waste facilities are provided.
Forest Service Road 526 provides a contrasting free camping option that allows fires and pets. The site accommodates both tents and RVs, including larger vehicles. However, recent visitor feedback indicates access issues, with one camper noting, "It's not accessible, legally. There is a no trespassing sign that was put up half a mile down the service road." Additional primitive camping can be found at Caney Creek WMA and along Forest Roads 503 and 533A, though a camper described one Caney Creek site as "just a tiny pullout from the road...super muddy...not really a camping spot."
