Best Equestrian Camping near Forest, MS

Turkey Creek Water Park features a new area for horse camping and trail riding. The campground provides clean facilities with bunk houses available for overnight stays. While the camping area is small, it offers adequate space for horses and their owners. The park maintains level campsites with lake views and access to water recreation. Bathroom facilities include hot showers and laundry services. Fishing opportunities are excellent with lily pads and bass in the reservoir. The campground is quiet and peaceful, creating a relaxing atmosphere for equestrians and their animals. Recent improvements have created more level sites for camping vehicles and trailers.

Trails around Turkey Creek provide scenic riding opportunities with classic Mississippi woodland views. The campground serves as a good alternative when sites in the nearby National Forest are full. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking and hiking on easy trails when not riding horses. The park offers boat rentals for those wanting to explore the reservoir or enjoy water skiing. A sandy beach area provides additional recreation options. The campground is not far from Jackson, which can make it busier during peak seasons. Gates secure the property at night, providing security for horses and equipment. The staff is noted for being friendly and helpful to equestrian campers.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Forest, MS

16 Reviews of 5 Forest Campgrounds


  • K
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Turkey Creek Water Park

    Relax and Enjoy Simplicity

    Small area for camping but new area for bringing horses to camp and trail ride. Clean with nice bunk houses. Fishing was good and sunsets amazing.

  • Gregory H.
    Jan. 6, 2022

    Dunns Falls Water Park

    Okay for one night

    Camping area is about five tables and grills scattered on edge of property. No real sites (no tent pads, no fire rings). Surprisingly little regulation: fires allowed anywhere, swimming “not recommended.” The friendly camp hosts actually encouraged me to camp in the day use/picnic area, since it is closer to the flush restrooms. Water spigots scattered around but most don’t work. Gate to park locks at 5pm (key provided at check in) which is nice for security. Clean area. Close to a highway but few cars traveling at night. I was the only person camping on a weekday.

    $15/night. Not bad considering the locking gate and restrooms with water. The historical structures are neat, as is the waterfall. The whole park can be explored in less than an hour, so I can’t imagine staying multiple nights.

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Turkey Creek Water Park

    On the Turkey Creek reservoir

    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! 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. The campgrounds are simple but modernized, moderate size, . They have a large building to rent for reunions.

    Yay: great peaceful area with classic MS views. Wooded and private campsites.

    Nay: costs a little more to access the lake (not bad, just a surprise). Not too far from Jackson so it felt a little crowded.

    Surprise: 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. That you can rent boats on site makes it so much easier!

  • A
    Feb. 21, 2022

    Yogi on the Lake

    Looks like it would be fun in the summer

    We stopped quick passing through and it was nice an quiet. Seemed like they had a lot of water activities for summer time. We will definitely be back in the summer for a visit.

    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.

  • Tony H.
    Jun. 6, 2023

    Turkey Creek Water Park

    Great Campground

    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. We go there all the time.

  • N
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Turkey Creek Water Park

    Pretty campground

    Small campground on a lake. Pretty and quiet. Recent work on campsites to create level sites. Enjoy camping there.

  • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Turkey Creek Water Park

    Hidden Gem

    Quite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly.

  • J
    Mar. 23, 2020

    Yogi on the Lake

    No thank you

    Nicki Ammons is the rudest GM I have ever met. She was constantly yelling and screaming at people in person and on the phone. I even heard her call someone a bitch on the phone. She was rude to us because we were staring at her. Doesn’t she have an office?? Why is she on the campground yelling and cursing people out. Obviously we were staring she was so loud the animals in the woods could hear her. You don’t even want to know what she said to us for staring. I hope she doesn’t have children. She’s the devil.

  • Anna B.
    May. 15, 2020

    Yogi on the Lake

    Great Campground

    One of the best Campgrounds we have stayed at in our 3 years of traveling. The staff works long hours to keep this park sparkling clean during this pandemic and they all do it with a cheerful attitude. Nikki Ayers (not sure about the spelling ) in the office is Amazing , she goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is fun and memorable for the whole family. Always something fun to do here. Definitely recommend this park.


Guide to Forest

Horse camping in Mississippi offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal choice for riders and their horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample facilities for your horse

  • At Turkey Creek Water Park, you'll find a new area dedicated to bringing horses for camping and trail riding, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your equine companion.

Tips for equestrian camping near Forest, Mississippi

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Yogi on the Lake features a variety of activities and facilities that cater to families and their horses, making it a fun destination for everyone involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Forest, MS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Forest, MS is Turkey Creek Water Park with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

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