3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Turkey Creek Water Park and Yogi on the Lake are premier glamping destinations featuring luxury accommodations in eastern Mississippi. Both locations house upscale canvas tent options and premium glamping cabins equipped with comfortable beds, linens, and climate control systems. Turkey Creek's lakeside glamping sites provide scenic water views with fishing access and rental boats available onsite. "This is one of the best campgrounds around hands down plenty of space not crowded and the people that work there are super friendly and helpful," notes one visitor about Turkey Creek. The sites are thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining easy access to modern facilities including hot showers, clean bathhouses, and laundry services.
Families particularly enjoy Yogi on the Lake's heated water park, jumping pillow, and extensive recreational amenities including mini golf, tennis courts, and basketball facilities. The property boasts a lake with fishing piers and water activities, surrounded by natural areas where guests frequently spot local wildlife including rabbits, squirrels, ducks, and geese. A visitor described it as having "so much fun, so much to do! We stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels. Beautiful and very clean area." Daily organized activities provide additional entertainment options, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends. Both glamping properties maintain seasonal operation schedules with varying amenity availability, with water features typically most active between Memorial Day and early fall.
"Enjoy fishing and especially water skiing with your own boat or a boat rented on site. There is mountain biking and hiking (all easy trails), a sandy beach, and just a nice relaxing atmosphere."
"Quite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly."
"The spook trail is top tier! And there were plenty of activities throughout the day for the kids. Water park is heated which I didn’t know and wished we brought swim suits."
"We stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels. Beautiful and very clean area."
from $30 - $65 / night
"The staff works long hours to keep this park sparkling clean during this pandemic and they all do it with a cheerful attitude."
"The site was very sloped so getting in the camper was difficult because the steps were so high off the ground."
"Feels super remote but still close to shopping. Great lake views, plenty of tall trees. Nice bathrooms & showers have both locking stall doors and shower curtains."
"I was very impressed with the amenities such as the laundry room, pool and bath house. The bath house was very clean and has private showers. The staff was very helpful."
"Jackson MS LeFleur' Bluff SP Small state park with 30 sites w/e only on small lake. You are allowed to gather downed wood to use in fire pit. Gate code access. Nice playground. Disc golf course."
"Remember to check your email for your gate access code the gentleman ahead of us did not and it took awhile to get in after a long day of driving."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $706 / night
"Have lake front sites, pavilions, cabins, and “glamping” tent sites. There is also two roped off swimming areas in lake, playgrounds, and boat ramp. Facilities are well maintained."
"This time on loop 1 we were on site 4. It was tight to get into but had a lovely little land pier onto the lake. This is a very well kept park."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $492 / night
"We arrived at Twiltley Branch at 10pm after two other campgrounds were unexpectedly closed."
"All sites are level and have 20/30/50 amp electric that worked well and have a fire pit with bbq grate, separate bbq, lantern crook, and picnic table."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $75 / night
"Clean air conditioned bathrooms and showers, huge lake for fishing, boating or swimming, very quiet, friendly rangers and host, paved lots are semi-level with some more level than others, full hookups"
"All the things you need-electricity water fire ring and concrete picnic table. Lake playground. Bath house with flush toilets. Could use an update but not bad. Just a beautiful setting."
"For 30$ a night u get a level gravel drive thru spot electric, sewer, water, and wifi,laundry facilities and bath house very very clean. Very quiet all thru the day and night."
"Close to Hwy 55, clean and quiet."
from $27 - $30 / night
"Camping area is about five tables and grills scattered on edge of property. No real sites (no tent pads, no fire rings)."
from $15 / night
TravelerNewly remodeled with perfect concrete pads, new power poles and water spigots. Lots of trails & recreation. Not too busy mid-week November but I bet it's busy in the summer! Great bathrooms and a few washer/dryers. Would absolutely stay here again!
ScoutI was a bit disappointed they have revamped or as they say improved the campgrounds. However, my campsite was in a hot, blazing sun, no trees, no shade nothing. I didn’t feel like I was camping in the woods. I really felt more like it was just a big concrete parking lot. I understand that this is happening across Mississippi and I hate it. I don’t mind trees being trimmed and cut so big Riggs can get in there. I don’t mind that at all, but just don’t get rid of everything. I have a tent that I use and I had nowhere I could put it up.the lake is a beautiful, beautiful lake and it used to have pretty pretty trees.! I did cut my trip short by one day/ night. It was just miserable and I didn’t enjoy it.
TravelerHele nette camping! Hier in midden okt.2026 geweest. Helaas door droogte mochten wij niet bbq, open vuur of zwemmen.
TravelerOverall the campsite is super clean, all the hookups work and I've enjoyed my time. The spot I got was right on the water! Only thing I would say is that the water for the rv hookup has a slight chemical smell to it
GuideWould try to get one by the lake or up by the office. The campsite we had was not level & hard to get camper level. Could not put a tent up due to being on a hill. Would go back.
GuideClean air conditioned bathrooms and showers, huge lake for fishing, boating or swimming, very quiet, friendly rangers and host, paved lots are semi-level with some more level than others, full hookups for all spaces, beach area, easy access for any size RV with both pull thru and back in sites.
LegendNice smaller park with friendly staff
RangerTucked away in the midst of a big city this tiny state park packs a big punch. Walking distance to museums and a beautiful lake we were satisfied. Even saw an alligator in the water within fifteen minutes of our arrival.
GuideIt's quite & nice. Water was up so boat ramp was closed. Did catch a fish on bettle spin. Would definitely come back. Nice spot just outside laurel.
Turkey Creek Water Park and Twiltley Branch offer primitive and premium glamping near Forest, Mississippi. Located in east central Mississippi, these campgrounds sit about 20-30 miles from Forest in Scott and Lauderdale counties, where temperatures typically range from 70-98°F during summer camping season. Both destinations maintain lakefront locations with varying terrain from wooded sites to open waterfront camping areas.
Boat rentals at Turkey Creek: Turkey Creek features boat rentals on-site for visitors without their own watercraft. "Enjoy fishing and especially water skiing with your own boat or a boat rented on site. There is mountain biking and hiking (all easy trails), a sandy beach, and just a nice relaxing atmosphere," notes Lynn G. about Turkey Creek Water Park.
Wildlife viewing at LeFleur's Bluff: Situated in Jackson, LeFleur's Bluff State Park offers excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "We sat outside even in the 98+ heat to see the activity on the lake. This campground is right off of the interstate but feels like you are in the country," shares Nick W. about LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground.
Trail exploration: "The trails were Peaceful and I loved all the nature you see everywhere. Had my morning coffee and watched a 7ft gator swimming and paying us no mind," reports Kemberley P. about her experience at LeFleur's Bluff. The park offers accessible nature trails that connect to the Mississippi Museum of Natural History.
Fishing opportunities: Twiltley Branch provides excellent bank and dock fishing access. "Many sites have great water views and access in case you want to launch a kayak or canoe. A short drive away is Collinsville Park with has a boat launch providing access to Okatibbee Lake," explains Nancy W. about Twiltley Branch.
Privacy at Turkey Creek: Recent campsite improvements have enhanced the camping experience. "Small campground on a lake. Pretty and quiet. Recent work on campsites to create level sites. Enjoy camping there," comments Nelwyn B. about Turkey Creek Water Park.
Spacious sites: At Timberlake Campground, visitors appreciate the generous camping areas. "I was very impressed with the amenities such as the laundry room, pool and bath house. The bath house was very clean and has private showers. It is located right on the Ross Barnett Reservoir so it is a beautiful area," reports Brad G. about Timberlake Campground.
Off-season considerations: Fall camping offers less crowded experiences. "Since we were there in the fall, the park was not even a quarter full so it was very quiet and peaceful," mentions Nancy W. about Twiltley Branch.
Gate access protocols: Some parks require gate codes after hours. "Remember to check your email for your gate access code the gentleman ahead of us did not and it took awhile to get in after a long day of driving," warns Nick W. about LeFleur's Bluff.
Seasonal facilities: "The water park is heated which I didn't know and wished we brought swim suits," shares Melissa G. about Yogi on the Lake - Jellystone Pelahatchie. Be aware that some water features remain operational into fall months.
Campsite selection: At Twiltley Branch, "There are a few pull-thrus but they have a really weird curvature and trees that would make it hard for some large RVs to navigate," cautions Nancy W.
Disc golf access: Timberlake Campground offers recreational alternatives. "Disc golf course was a huge plus since I love disc golf. It would be great for a family looking to camp but almost have to comfort of hotel like settings!" explains Daniel S.
Fall festivities: Yogi on the Lake offers special seasonal events for families. "The trick or treating is the best. Start right when you can because there are so many sites offering candy or haunted areas. The spook trail is top tier! And there were plenty of activities throughout the day for the kids," recommends Melissa G.
Day trips: "We stayed here when the sites in the nearby National Forest were full and enjoyed it so much we added a day to our trip," reports Lynn G. about Big Creek Water Park, demonstrating how these campgrounds serve as good basecamps for exploring.
Site leveling concerns: At Yogi on the Lake, "Our site was a very tight pull thru site. We definitely wouldn't of been able to pull out if the park was full. The site was very sloped so getting in the camper was difficult because the steps were so high off the ground," cautions Ashley S.
Utility hookups: "By 'water park' they mean 'park with recreation activities on the water' not a man made park with slides and rides. This was devastating news for our friend's young daughter!" explains Lynn G. about Turkey Creek, highlighting the importance of understanding amenity descriptions.
Convenience access: For overnight travelers, Movietown RV Park provides easy-access options. "We got in late so we registered at the closed office door by putting our $27 payment in an envelope in the door slot. How convenient! Close to Hwy 55, clean and quiet," shares John N.
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