1 campground with availability this weekend
Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground provides lakeside cabin rentals with full hook-ups and access to Geiger Lake. Cabins feature electricity, running water, and grills, with many offering direct lake views and pier access. The campground has both older sites with asphalt pads and newer sites with concrete pads, though the newer sites sacrifice some of the lake views. Little Black Creek Campground and Hattiesburg/Okatoma River KOA also offer cabin options with varying levels of amenities including showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. "The sites were not well marked with numbers, so we had to drive around a time or two to locate our site. Our site was lakeside on a hill leading down to a pier that jutted into the lake."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Military Park Camp Shelby Lake Walker Family Campground provides cabin rentals with full hook-ups, showers, toilets and picnic tables, and remains open year-round. Most cabins across the region allow pets, though specific rules vary by location. According to one visitor, "We had site on the water, very relaxing. We rented canoes to canoe lake, ride bikes on paved roads, geocaching and hiking." Reservations are especially important during summer months when the splash pad, swimming areas, and lake activities are in full swing.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Some campgrounds like Flint Creek Waterpark and Big Creek Water Park offer cabins with basic kitchen facilities, but cooking arrangements vary widely across locations. On-site markets are available at several locations including Paul B. Johnson State Park and Little Black Creek Campground & Park, though selection is limited. A camper noted the Paul B. Johnson "Camp store doesn't have much, just ice, wood, and propane. Come prepared!" For more substantial grocery needs, Hattiesburg is approximately 8 miles from Paul B. Johnson State Park.
"The main entrance to the park has a much “fancier” building than the back entrance and leads you to drive over a spillway (which is TOTALLY safe, so no worries)."
"Spots are spread out for the most part and have picnic tables, grills and some have fire rings."
Available this weekend
from $11 - $447 / night
"Beautiful park. Could use just a little more space. Lots of wildlife and amenities. Cabins, laundry, pavilions, pool, propane and store."
"Park is very well maintained. The park is very much off the beaten path so it is quiet and peaceful."
"A very huge manmade lake with beautiful scenary. Campsites overlooking lake and beach area. Cool breezes under the many shady trees. Lite area and clean rest areas."
"Some have wooden decks. We’ve stayed along the waterside which is AMAZING and have also stayed across the street from the beach! The playground is small and sweet."
"Cozy setting and secluded"
"No pull throughs....some spots are hard to park campers in...clean and full hook ups in all spots"
"We got a great weekly rate and overall was fairly quiet area. Definitely lots of full time stationary people."
from $40 / night
"Most sites had wooden decks, and many had lake views or direct access, including ours, which had stairs leading right down to the water and a picnic table on a platform."
"Seriously one of the more relaxing parks we've been to in a while. Plenty of space between sites, lots of trees and water views! We were in site 4, which was quite level and easy to back in to."
"If you are in sites 1-38 they are wooded with some privacy between sites. Some have a nice view of the lake. We were in site 34 which was spacious."
"There were also fire rings at each camping site. We stayed here during Halloween and it was pretty crowded."
"The spots are big, although there are a few waterside ones that are more of a deck style and limit lateral space. With a few different loops, there is a variety of spaces throughout the park."
"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."
"Located between Collins & Laurel MS. Camped here in a camper van while visiting relatives in Laurel. Most sites accommodate big rigs, but there are a few tent sites as well."
"Security cameras throw out the park. Have handicap bathrooms and Laundry room. Very clean throw out the park. Place to walk your dogs."
from $30 / night
ScoutBeautiful weather. I was not on the water but I had a clear view of the lake it was still very pretty! Grounds were immaculate. Not much shade on my site until about 4:30. But a lot of sites had no shade!!
TravelerHele nette camping! Hier in midden okt.2026 geweest. Helaas door droogte mochten wij niet bbq, open vuur of zwemmen.
GuideClean and cozy campground. Lots of trees. Cement and gravel sites available. Laundry, restrooms, pool, dog park, and a pond that you can fish in.
TravelerThis is a beautiful lakeside campground with lots of sites. It’s a larger campground that caters to RVs of all sizes, but is great for tent camping too! They allow tent camping in the “RV pads” but even better is they don’t make you pitch your tent on the concrete or gravel. You can pitch your tent in the grass. They also have a really really nice primitive area without hookups, but has water really close. It’s well maintained and shady all day.
The lake is beautiful. There is fishing and kayaking and boating. They do rent kayaks but idk how much. There are piers to fish off of.
This is a beautifully maintained park, but the BEST part for this tent camping gal? The bath houses ARE CLIMATE CONTROLLED!
To me this is kind of the best of both worlds. Enough nature to not feel like you’re in an rv resort, but all the amenities of one.
RangerPaul B Johnson State Park in South Mississippi has newly renovated the RV campground with full hookups and level concrete pads. Geiger Lake is great for fishing, swimming, boating and all water activities. Plus you’re not far for a drive to the gulf.
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.
GuideCampsites located along Geiger Lake. Roads and camp pads are paved. Well spaced camp sites. Premium back in sites # 16 - 19 are directly on the lake and very desirable.
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.
TravelerManagement is terrible. Bathrooms were nice but always dirty. People were constantly speeding through. Phone service was crappy. Fire ants were everywhere and horrible. The office was constantly closed so good luck getting packages.
Cabin camping near Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers outdoorsy experiences amid longleaf pine forests at 200-300 feet elevation. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers, with campers noting that fall and early spring provide the most comfortable temperatures for enjoying lake activities and hiking trails.
Disc golf courses: Little Black Creek Campground & Park offers two championship-level disc golf courses that host the Big Rip Classic Tournament each October. "This park is just a little off the beaten path in Lumberton Mississippi. Located about 20 minutes off of interstate 59 and situated on a great fishing lake. The park boasts 2 championship level Disc Golf courses," notes a visitor.
Kayaking and canoeing: Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA provides kayaking trips that can be combined with camping. "Start your day by checking in and doing one of the two kayaking trips this place has to offer and end your day by the fire right next to the river. Super beautiful place to stay!" a camper recommends.
Zip lining: Little Black Creek offers adventure activities beyond water recreation. A visitor mentions, "There is zip lining, frisbee golf and many great sites by the water. The park is well maintained with a very friendly staff! There is a large beach area and trails to hike."
Lakeside sites: Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground features waterfront sites with direct lake access. "We had the good fortune of finding this gem as an overnight waypoint on a recent trip to Florida. We found an asphalt pad with full hookups overlooking Lake Geiger for our Sprinter Camper van," one camper shared.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the region offer peaceful settings. "Perfect location for a weekend retreat traveling from South La. Huge lake for paddling and the doggos to swim," notes a visitor to Little Black Creek Campground & Park.
Wildlife viewing: Little Black Creek Campground provides opportunities for wildlife encounters. "We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction," mentions a camper who visited during Halloween.
Off-season advantages: Winter camping offers a different but enjoyable experience. "We stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29. The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout. This site would be perfect during the summer if you wanted to swim," notes a visitor to Flint Creek Waterpark.
Site selection matters: Many campgrounds have varying site quality. "The best sites are the first come first serve sites. These sites are in the Mohawk area. I would avoid the Kahaka area if you want a beach area as there isn't one," advises a Flint Creek camper.
Military presence: Camp Shelby's proximity affects some camping experiences. A camper at Paul B. Johnson noted, "Camp Shelby is nearby, so you'll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving)."
Kid-friendly amenities: Campgrounds feature various activities for children. "There is a splash pad, lake swimming, and several picnic areas near the visitor center that would be awesome for kids and families when the weather is warmer," notes a visitor to Paul B. Johnson State Park.
Short hiking options: Big Creek Water Park offers accessible nature experiences. "Sites are roomy. All the things you need-electricity water fire ring and concrete picnic table. Lake playground. Bath house with flush toilets," shares a camper.
Halloween festivities: For fall visits, campgrounds often host special events. "We stayed here during Halloween and it was pretty crowded. We prefer more secluded camping sites, and this campground provides plenty of space despite being so packed. There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating," explains a Flint Creek visitor.
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven sites at some campgrounds. "The only issue I had with the spots were they were all uneven, but somehow I was able to level my 37' travel trailer on the first try without any leveling aids," notes a visitor to Flint Creek.
Security features: Wiggins Campground & RV Park offers secure camping. "Nice and quit. Security cameras throw out the park. Have handicap bathrooms and Laundry room. Very clean throw out the park. Place to walk your dogs," shares a reviewer.
Last-minute availability: Some campgrounds accommodate spontaneous trips. "We were driving our van to the beach with our 5 kids, by 11pm we decided to stop for the night. A very kind human answered when we called, even last minute. Booked us over the phone," explains a Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA visitor.
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