Kelly W.
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TravelerTishomingo State Park Campground
Nice quiet campground. We stayed at site 59. Level concrete pad, full hookup. We walked a couple trails. It’s been very dry no waterfalls and small creeks were dry.
Tent Camping near Falkner, MS
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Tent campsites in the Holly Springs National Forest provide the primary options for tent camping near Falkner, Mississippi. Cox Lake and Puskus Lake offer established tent sites within the national forest boundaries, with both locations providing access to fishing and woodland hiking trails. Graham Lake near Sardis Lake in Abbeville, approximately 16 miles southwest of Falkner, offers additional tent camping areas with basic amenities and lake access. These campgrounds primarily cater to those seeking simplified outdoor experiences rather than developed facilities.
Tent sites at Puskus Lake feature picnic tables, metal fire rings, and lantern poles, though maintenance varies across the recreation area. The campground includes vault toilets primarily located in the day use area, with self-registration required at the permit box upon entering from Highway 30. Most visitors need to bring their own drinking water, as the water spout is reported to be unreliable. Cox Lake offers more primitive conditions with fishing opportunities but limited facilities. According to one visitor, "If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent for a night, this is a good pick. Lake area is nice enough, but lots of litter and shot gun shells."
Walk-in tent sites at Puskus Lake provide more secluded camping options, though campers should be prepared for variable conditions. The location remains relatively uncrowded during weekdays, though weekend use increases significantly. One camper noted that "it's fairly well remote off of HWY 30 in the Holly Springs National Forest. It's fairly well patrolled by game wardens and the camping spots are well maintained." Sites generally cost $7 per night for standard use and $3.50 for those with an interagency pass. Graham Lake offers free tent camping with basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets, but no hookups or drinking water. The campground features only about five spots total and may not accommodate large groups.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Falkner (6)
1. Big Hill Pond State Park Campground
"Primitive camping, no water or electric. Not big enough for RVs. Nice bathrooms, excellent showers. Very pretty with lots of hiking trails and a lake for fishing."
"We brought our small Aliner camper here to primitive camp for the first time and we couldn’t have picked a better place! The campsites have been redone in the last couple of years."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when available2. Cox Lake
3. Puskus Lake
"One bathroom away from the sites in the "day use" area. Mostly fisherman. The lake has motor oil/ fuel running on the surface. The docks nice, wide with bench seating."
"I spoke to a ranger this morning who said the road is full of widow makers. People are moving his barricades and going in anyway."
4. Graham Lake
"No hookups. Nothing. But, it is a free campground so what can you say. It’s rather nice there. This is a very small campground with about 5 spots."
5. Stillwaters Farm Rustic Campsites
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $40 - $45 / night
6. Tupelo Bicycle Only Camp - Natchez Trace Parkway
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 15 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 33 min from Florence, AL
- 2 hrs from Decatur, AL
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Tent Camping Reviews near Falkner, MS
334 Reviews of 6 Falkner Campgrounds
MickandKarla W.
LegendWhitten Park Campground
Still One of Our Favs
GPS took us right to Whitten Park Campground (CG). The check-in gate opens early most days and was already open when we arrived at 2:15 PM. Check-in was friendly and quick, even though the official check-in time was 4:00 PM. We had pull-through site 9 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). Sites 8 and 9 had been combined to create a very long pull-through with two sets of utilities. We were able to position our rig on the pad to compensate for the slight slope, using one leveling block under each wheel on the door side. With temperatures reaching 100 degrees, we were glad the 50 AMP service supported all three of our air conditioners. As with most COE CGs, water pressure was very good, so we used our pressure regulator. Our site had a nice step-down patio with a large picnic table, stand-up BBQ grill, and fire pit. We stayed in the same site a couple of years ago, but the picnic table and other amenities from the former site 8 had since been removed. We also enjoyed a partial water view through the trees. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile, with the T-Mobile signal strong enough to run our T-Mobile Home Internet and stream. With the amount of large trees in this CG, satellite could be iffy depending on the site. There was no CG WiFi. We stayed in Loop 1, which had trails leading to the boating and fishing docks, along with connecting trails to the other CG loops. Loops 1 and 3 are the most popular and tend to attract more campers. If you prefer fewer crowds and a quieter camping experience, consider Loop 2, which generally has fewer occupied sites, especially during the week. Whitten Park remains one of our favorite campgrounds.
Cara N.TravelerHollow Hideaway
RV Camping
We have been to Hollow Hideaway for the past few years to camp and ride SXS’s. I highly recommend this place. The owners are the best I’ve ever felt with and now have become our friends. The RV sites are well maintained and the rental cabins and house are amazing. Get your spot booked now! You won’t be disappointed.
Kim K.
GuideTishomingo State Park Campground
tishomingo State Park
Very nice campground has concrete pads for RVs water and electric no sewer but does have a dump station has lots of beautiful hiking trails. Dog friendly and historic sites
Erin L.GuideTombigbee State Park Campground
FHU- Not big rig friendly
Small park, 20 sites of various sizes, 18 full hook ups(even sewer). Tent& group camping available. Cabins also available. A/C Bathhouse centralized with a vending machine for canned soda, men's side, women's side, and coin laundry(2 washer/2 dryer)$2.50 per use for light wash load- price increases with load size and function.$2.50 per dryer in commercial dryer. Sides each consisted of 3 flush toilets and 2 shower stalls. Lots of playground equipment for kids, along with a small baseball diamond, volleyball nets, BBQ grills, picnic tables and pavilions. Lots of trails around, but seems that they link to the disc golf course. Trolling motor or kayak lake only, NO SWIMMING. You can rent kayaks from the office. Fishing available with permit available at office& limits. Not far from Tupelo, MS, 15 minute drive to explore and shop. Our site#6 was just big enough for our camper(35 ft). We parked our truck(25ft) sideways-ish in front of the camper. We tried to stay out of the road for passing vehicles. There were parking spaces just up from our site, but our truck would have stuck out into traffic. Glad that we didn't because a storm came through and the wind caused a tree to come down over the road in front of our camper where those parking spots were. When I made the reservation via the phone number, I spoke with a representative who was in Maryland, so she had no idea, but said that on her screen the pad size should be long enough and it was not. There is no one at the gatehouse, you have to check in at the office across from the campground or envelopes are provided with a fee list for the honor system. It was quiet at night. There was only 1 other RV hooked up there the whole 7 days that we were. There were people that came through the week for 1 night only, but most people coming into the campground loop were stopping to use the shower facilities, the laundry facilities, or just driving through. We camped at Tombigbee State Park in a Travel Trailer.
- JJames N.Guide
Chickasaw State Park Campground
Great campground
Campground was great, site 8 was alright, but will probably try a different site next time.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Whitten Park Campground
Nice and quiet
Stayed here for 4 nights in sites 27 and 28. Right across from the bathrooms which were more than adequate. Was able to put our paddle board in from site 27 - just had to walk thru a little brush to access the river. Very quiet campground. No other campers in our loop at all. Sites are shady and perfectly level.
Amanda F.LegendWall Doxey State Park Campground
Decent
Not sure if it’s somewhere I would stay right now due to one section being closed.
- Amanda F.Legend
Puskus Lake
Closed
This area is closed. I spoke to a ranger this morning who said the road is full of widow makers. People are moving his barricades and going in anyway.
Guide to Falkner
Tent campsites near Falkner, Mississippi are primarily situated within the Holly Springs National Forest, which covers over 155,000 acres of northeastern Mississippi woodland. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most camping locations in the region sit at elevations between 400-600 feet above sea level, creating rolling terrain with mixed hardwood and pine forests.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Cox Lake offers a serene fishing experience within Holly Springs National Forest. According to one visitor, it's a "Great little fishing lake" that provides a peaceful setting for anglers looking to catch bass and bream.
Paddling excursions: Puskus Lake supports kayaking adventures with calm waters suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. One camper mentioned, "Fun little quick trip to paddle around in kayak, fish & enjoy great meal over grill."
Hiking exploration: The trails around Puskus Lake Recreation Area provide woodland hiking options, though maintenance varies. A visitor noted, "There are 2 trails you can walk on around the campsite but they only equal about 5 miles and are not maintained very well in some areas although they are flat and easy to explore."
What campers like
Seclusion and quiet: Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Puskus Lake, particularly on weekdays. One reviewer shared, "This campground is in the middle of Holly Springs National Forest on Puskus Lake. The campground itself is quite small but the camping spaces have a good amount of room to them so you do not feel like you are on top of each other."
Lake views: The tent sites at Graham Lake offer pleasant water vistas with basic amenities. A camper described it as "rather nice" and noted that "This is a very small campground with about 5 spots."
Budget-friendly pricing: Camping at Puskus Lake is affordable for those seeking tent camping near Falkner. As one camper mentioned, "NF camp, so $7 for regular people, and $3.50 for those awesome folks with an interagency pass."
What you should know
Facility limitations: Cox Lake offers very primitive camping with minimal facilities. A visitor reported, "Lake area is nice enough, but lots of litter and shot gun shells."
Maintenance issues: Several campgrounds in the area show signs of declining upkeep. One Puskus Lake camper warned, "Puskus Lake campground is a nice campground and could be better but parts are starting to hurt from low use. The forest service is looking at removing the campground due to low use."
Water availability: Drinking water can be unreliable at local campsites. A recent visitor to Puskus Lake noted, "The water spout did not work on my visit," confirming the need to bring your own water supply.
Tips for camping with families
Site selection: Choose one of the larger sites at Stillwaters Farm for family tent camping within driving distance of Falkner. A visitor described it as "peaceful and well cared for. You can choose to participate in farm activities or kick your feet up and relax."
Weekend planning: Expect more crowds on weekends at Puskus Lake. One camper observed, "I camped here just one night in May 2021 on a Saturday, I got there at about 3pm and was the first there but by nightfall every site was full."
Safety considerations: Solo campers and families should be aware of after-dark arrivals. A female camper shared her experience: "People stayed quiet with the exception of a 12:30am arrival man who walked onto my site right up to my tent to I guess see if anyone was there."
Tips from RVers
Size restrictions: Small to medium travel trailers can access Graham Lake, but larger RVs will struggle. An RVer advised, "Large rigs are a no go I would think, as access can be tight. If you're in a small to medium travel trailer or a tent, this could work out."
Boondocking preparation: No hookups are available at most tent campsites near Falkner, requiring full self-sufficiency. A Graham Lake visitor explained, "No hookups. Nothing. But, it is a free campground so what can you say. Bathrooms are there but bring your own paper."
Site availability: During peak seasons, arrive early to secure a spot as most campgrounds have limited capacity. Puskus Lake often has "never seen more than 5 or 6 different sites being used anytime" according to regular visitors, but can fill completely on weekends.
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