Glamping opportunities extend across 111 acres of natural terrain near Foxworth, Mississippi. The region sits within the Gulf Coastal Plain, characterized by pine forests, small lakes, and river systems. Summer temperatures routinely reach 90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing, making spring and fall preferred camping seasons.
What to do
Water recreation: access: Bogue Chitto State Park offers river tubing and kayaking activities with equipment rentals available onsite. "Beautiful place. Great bike riding, good family park. River tubing available," notes Connie M. about Bogue Chitto State Park. The park features multiple lakes plus river access.
Wildlife viewing: early morning. Dawn hours provide optimal alligator viewing opportunities at lower elevation campsites. "Literally, don't feed the gators. There were signs everywhere. When my hubby rustled a bag, several alligators swam right up to our site," reports Cat R. about her experience at a lakeside campsite. Many parks have designated observation areas.
Trail exploration: moderate difficulty. The nature trails at Percy Quin State Park feature both wooded paths and lake views with moderate elevation changes. "We saw plenty of wildlife such as turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking," reports Tiffany M. Most trails remain open year-round but become muddy after rain.
What campers like
Full hookup availability: Paul B. Johnson State Park provides complete RV connections at most sites with 50-amp electrical service. "We had full hookups overlooking Lake Geiger for our Sprinter Camper van. Friendly staff. Good value," reports Larry L. The park typically maintains these connections year-round.
Water views: Most parks feature waterfront or water-view sites with additional premium fees. "Our site was lakeside on a hill leading down to a pier that jutted into the lake," notes Layla D. about her stay. Waterfront sites typically book 3-6 months in advance during peak season.
Clean facilities: Hattiesburg Okatoma River KOA maintains above-average bathroom and shower facilities. "The bathrooms have granite countertops, and very nice tile. I wish we'd brought our dog because they had a professional quality bathing/grooming room with a professional dog dryer," shares Pam R. Most facilities receive daily maintenance.
What you should know
Flash flood risk: Low-lying campsites near water bodies can experience rapid flooding during heavy rain events. "We were in the lower area campsites, which were prone to flash flooding. We actually left a day early due to prediction of rain," explains a visitor about their experience. Park staff typically notify campers of severe weather forecasts.
Military noise proximity: Some campgrounds experience intermittent noise from nearby military installations. "Camp Shelby is nearby, so you'll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving)," reports one camper about their experience.
Limited cell coverage: Mobile service varies significantly across campgrounds with many experiencing weak signals. "AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon full bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 30.8 Mbps down, 3.6 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 4.5 Mbps down, 11.8 Mbps up," reports David B. about Land-O-Pines Family Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: timing. Schedule swimming and splash pad usage before 2pm to avoid afternoon crowds. "The grandkids loved the splash pad/water slide and easy access to the river," shares Therese A. about her experience. Most water amenities operate seasonally from May through September.
Site selection: space needs. Request sites with adequate flat areas beyond the pad for equipment setup. "Not much room, but nice enough for looking at the alligators and fishing. No sewer hookup, but electric and water," notes one camper about their lakeside experience.
Safety precautions: wildlife. Establish clear rules with children regarding wildlife interactions, particularly near water. "This place is crawling with gators in the lower portion on the lakes. Hey this is south Louisiana," warns Larry about Lake Lincoln State Park. Rangers typically provide wildlife safety information upon check-in.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: selection. Request information about site grades before booking as many parks feature uneven terrain. "Site was level side to side and had a slight slope front to back," notes David B. about his experience. Most parks rate sites for leveling difficulty upon request.
Connection spacing: Water and electrical hookups often require extended connection equipment. "The connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses)," shares Layla D. about her experience at Percy Quin State Park.
Road navigation: campground. Internal campground roads typically accommodate single-vehicle width only. "The roads in the campground are narrow, two-lane roads but are not conducive to two RVs passing one another. We had to get off of the road for others to pass," reports one RV traveler about their experience navigating between sites.
