Top Tent Camping near Hattiesburg, MS

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Best Tent Sites Near Hattiesburg, MS (6)

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      1. Janice Landing

      3 Reviews
      12 Saves

      Janice Landing is located 10 miles downstream from Moody’s Landing on the Black Creek float trip. Black Creek hiking trail passes near this campground.

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      Camper-submitted photo from All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin
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      2. All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

      2 Reviews
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      5 Saves

      All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks.

      The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise.

      We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land.

      You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line.

      We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

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      $25 - $95 / night

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      4. Okatoma Water Park

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      13 Saves
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        5. All You Need Institute - Tent Camping

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        All You Need Institute stewards 111 secluded acres of pristine habitats on occupied Chata’ (Choctaw) land in the heart of the Gulf South. We are guided by permaculture practices and the innate wisdom of the land to increase biodiversity and fulfill our responsibility to live in right relationship with mother earth.

        All You Need Institute provides experiential learning and reflection opportunities that foster the practical skills and inner perspectives necessary for balanced relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural resources that make our lives possible.

        Facility Rentals

        Our facilities include a 706 sq ft yurt, a private micro-cabin, a shower, and fully loaded outdoor kitchen, two canvas “glamping” tents, and a luxury outhouse. The yurt is a beautiful multi-purpose space that can accommodate groups up to 30 people, 15 with social distancing. We have running well water, a picnic table, a hammock/swing area, and much more to explore with your group!

        Priority for rentals will always be given to grassroots organizations and organizers who are working on ways to restore relationship with the land and each other. We are interested in collaborating on events and love to hear your ideas regarding what inspires you about being on the land and how we can work together to create something special. To inquire about the specifics of your vision, email info@allyouneedinstitute.com.

        Add-Ons & OFFERINGS

        At All You Need, we want to help you make your time here special. We have a variety of healing and adventure options which you can add on to your stay. These include:

        **Wildflower Bouquets & Decor for Special Events **

        From The Garden / Foraged Breakfasts or Packed Lunches

        **Native & Edible Plant ID & Tour of the Ecosystem **

        Consultation / Q&A About Homesteading / Ecological Land Management & Conservation

        **Natural Dreamwork Session or Dream Circle **

        Land Based Wellness Rituals & Energy Healing

        Kayaking/River Adventure Rides or Guided Paddles

        Guided Hikes and Tours of DeSoto National Forest

        Just email info@allyouneedinstitute.com and we will be happy to explore how to make your trip special!

        Also - We do not wish to turn anyone away from the land for lack of funds. Send an email to info@allyouneedinstitute.com and let us know what your needs are and what you feel you can contribute. This is especially true of those who are marginalized in our society. Please let us know how we can make this place more welcoming, whether through a monetary discount or other means.

        We are especially happy to do what we can to serve the needs of grassroots organizations who in turn serve the direct needs of frontline communities and ecosystems. We are happy to offer discounts on programs and facilities to serve your non-profit or mutual aid group. Let us know what we can do to help, be it a discount or other form of support.

        To learn more about why we have these policies, please click here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@allyouneedinstitute.com

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        $12 - $144 / night

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          6. Fairley Bridge Landing

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          Site serves as the end point for both the Black Creek float trip and hiking trail

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Hattiesburg

        134 Reviews of 6 Hattiesburg Campgrounds


        • Angela B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
          Oct. 17, 2024

          Lake Perry Campground

          Overnighter

          Nice small campground. The shower was clean yet dated. Had multiple sites with the lake view. Many of the campsite have campers that are staying the maximum stay. So some of the premium site are occupied by them.

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          Sep. 8, 2024

          All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

          It is dirty and not well organized

          I went ahead and booked online the favorite spot, hog's wallow. The spot is really nicely arbored, but big spiders all over the place, and ants nests everywhere as well, as soon as I got my food out they were all over . Went to see the shower and it was smelly and dirty as heck. It was enough for me to leave after an hour of visit. I asked for a refund , but they were not willing to do so, hence my comment.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
          Sep. 7, 2024

          Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

          Groomed park in the wilderness.

          Beautiful park. Could use just a little more space. Lots of wildlife and amenities. Cabins, laundry, pavilions, pool, propane and store.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
          Sep. 2, 2024

          Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

          Picked this place at the last minute, so glad we did.

          This was a great find in the middle of Mississippi on a trip from Hot Springs Village to the beach. Looked to be new and well-kept. Staff was efficient and helpful. Sites were arranged around a lake and level. We would stay here again.

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Creek Landing
          Aug. 14, 2024

          Cypress Creek Landing

          'Temporarily' Closed for 4 years!

          This campground has been temporarily closed for 4 years and when I last spoke to the rangers office, there was no schedule for re-opening.

        • Mister.B
          Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Fork Rec Area
          Jun. 12, 2024

          Turkey Fork Rec Area

          Great campsite!

          Arrived here today. By the time I got camp set up, the host stopped by welcomed me and said if there are issues to get with them. Very friendly!

        • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
          May. 30, 2024

          Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

          Best KOA we've visited

          This was the nicest campground we stayed at on our 4 week trip.  Our level site was on a lovely pond, with a friendly duck. This is the first architecturally designed KOA facility I've seen in two years of camping in our RV. It looked new. It was nicely done. The pool is a good size, the communal kitchen area has barstools on two sides. They had two TVs and an inside/outside fireplace. 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. There are walking trails that look lovely. The woman who checked us in couldn't have been nicer, as was everyone we encountered at the campground. I wish we'd been able to stay longer and we hope to come back soon.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
          May. 2, 2024

          Lake Perry Campground

          Older campground/lakeside camping

          We just drove in hoping that there was a suitable site for a 30’ motorhome available. There were 3. The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers. The cost for a site with electric was $15.00 for a senior. $22.00 normally. Joey, the attendant, was so helpful and very knowledgeable. There is a dump. Will come back.

        • Bobbie S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Atwood Water Park
          Mar. 14, 2024

          Atwood Water Park

          Peaceful retreat

          My husband and I spent three nights here. It was a peaceful stay with a paved walking track and boat ramp. I would stay here again. They were working on improvements and could very well become a four star getaway with a little work. Trash, Bathrooms and bathhouse on-site.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
          Feb. 24, 2024

          Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

          Primative but free

          Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

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          Feb. 5, 2024

          Janice Landing

          Pretty nice

          Have camped here a few times over the years never had a bad experience!! Warm weather weekend campers should probably choose a site on back side of loop as the boat launch gets pretty busy and generally use the section closest to hwy . Expect a few cars thru the night and long periods of silence

        • Chris R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Janice Landing
          Nov. 29, 2023

          Janice Landing

          A place to park

          We are an older couple but love NF camping. Ratings are so subjective. We are in a camper van. Apparently this is a landing point for float trips. 5 sites total. Toilet was clean. Water on site but not sure I would drink it as there was a lot of sediment. Make sure you have what you need as services are limited. No cell coverage. I think there are nicer options in close proximity. It was free.

        • M
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          Jun. 26, 2023

          Paul B. Johnson State Park

          Nice lake soso park

          Ok so I just tent camped here this past weekend in June. When I got to my campsite there was still trash everywhere. Mainly charcoal coals dumped next to the picnic table loaded with cigarettes. There was no fire ring so you could basically start a fire anywhere which I thought was strange. My neighbors were fine but there are no rules on what people can do. Trucks with boat trails were all over the place and most halfway on the road. I was fine driving around but I couldn’t imagine pulling a trailer through it. No camp store so that was a bummer. The registration office was so old and smelly I didn’t want to be in there. Not that there was much to it. The bathrooms were ok. Not dirty but old and hot. What I did like was the night sky. I saw lots of stars. Riding my bike around. Lots of roads for cruising. If you have a boat air Jets skis you would like this better. It just wasn’t for me.

        • K
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
          Jun. 25, 2023

          Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

          Last Minute stop!

          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. The park is so organized and clean! Beautiful. Everyone was able to take showers and we did our dishes at our site. I’m so so thankful we came across this on the Dyrt app!

        • l
          Camper-submitted photo from Okatoma Water Park
          Jun. 20, 2023

          Okatoma Water Park

          Will stay again

          We went when the river was high so the camp showers and restrooms were backed up. The second set of restrooms were open. The primitive grounds were spaced far anough apart and some were right on the river. It thunderstormed while we stayed so we didn’t get a chance to walk around and explore. The faculty were very patient and helpful considering they were slammed because of the kayak/canoe rental business. They took us by bus and we kayaked down to a pickup point and they brought us back to camp. It was $80 for two us of to kayak and primitive camp. We will definitely be back

        • Caroline S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
          May. 26, 2023

          Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

          Wonderfully kept campground

          Very friendly and helpful staff. Park is very well maintained. The park is very much off the beaten path so it is quiet and peaceful. There is a lot to do within the park– swimming, fishing(no license required), basketball, a playground for children, a dog park, a dog wash station. They just finished building a beautiful out door area with a kitchen, tables/chairs, game area, bathrooms and etc. Need to fill in the potholes in the drive. Need the gravel pad to be larger so you do not need step out into mud.

        • Dale M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Black Creek Waterpark
          Mar. 30, 2023

          Little Black Creek Waterpark

          Disc Golf Destination

          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 and hosts Big Rip Classic Disc golf Tournament each October. Great fishing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking. Well shaded campsites with plenty of bath houses.

        • Kiva R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park
          Mar. 23, 2023

          Paul B. Johnson State Park

          Serene

          Beautiful, peaceful lake. We were only there for one night passing thru. Only saw people fishing on the lake so I don’t know if they allow any other water activities. We never used the (or even saw) the bathhouse so I can’t report on that. This is an older park. It could use a little TLC but over all you can tell it’s pretty well kept as far as maintenance goes. Grass is maintained and everything looks very neat and cared for. We had a beautiful lakefront spot and look forward to coming back for a longer visit.

        • steve W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Water Park
          Feb. 28, 2023

          Big Creek Water Park

          Great place

          Sites are roomy. 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.

        • A
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Water Park
          Feb. 27, 2023

          Big Creek Water Park

          Love this place

          Great sites although some are a bit tight. The bath house is dated and only 1 washer and dryer but the park itself is great

        • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin
          Jan. 17, 2023

          All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

          Nature Lovers Paradise

          Ashley here with The Dyrt. I loved talking to Kezia, your host, and learning about their property. This place is a labor of LOVE! 111 Acres to be explored with unique and comfy accommodations. I love all the sweet touches. Please check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

        • TylerWende O.
          Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park
          Nov. 26, 2022

          Paul B. Johnson State Park

          Beautiful setting on the lake.

          Some sites are level & others not so much but not bad. Some areas of the park have recently been upgraded while others are def’ly do for renovation. Ask before reserving if this matters to you.

        • Dennis B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow RV Park
          Oct. 17, 2022

          Sleepy Hollow RV Park

          Nice place go slow

          Overall I like the campground it is nice and mostly quiet the hiway does produce a bit of road noise but we could not hear it in the camper with the windows closed. Nice little dog park. Lots of turns so go slow and know your rig

        • A
          Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Fork Rec Area
          Aug. 15, 2022

          Turkey Fork Rec Area

          Peaceful and Quiet

          This place is a local favorite. Nice and friendly atmosphere. I used to enjoy visiting as a child. Brought my husband and kids for the weekend for their first time. It was so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the recreational area all to ourselves. The children enjoyed playing with the perch that would swim up to them. The bathrooms were clean. Forestry service was friendly. I love the honor system. Shady camping that overlooks the reservoir.



        Guide to Hattiesburg

        Camping near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

        What to do:

        • Hiking and biking: Explore the scenic trails at Bogue Chitto State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The hiking trails were very nice with lots of shorts and long options." You can also rent bikes for a fun ride through the park.
        • Fishing and swimming: At Lake Perry Campground, fishing is a big draw. A visitor shared, "Most sites have an unhindered view of the lake," making it a great spot for anglers.
        • Disc golf: If you're into disc golf, check out Little Black Creek Waterpark. One reviewer said, "The park boasts 2 championship level Disc Golf courses," perfect for enthusiasts.

        What campers like:

        • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground noted, "Shower houses spotlessly clean."
        • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds, like Turkey Fork Rec Area, offer plenty of space between sites. One camper remarked, "The sites were spaced further apart than many of the other campgrounds we've been."
        • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Paradise Ranch RV Resort are great for families. A reviewer said, "Families abound! Clean and well organized."

        What you should know:

        • Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Lake Perry Campground, operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A visitor mentioned, "The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers."
        • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A camper at Flint Creek Waterpark noted, "There was no camp store so that was a bummer."
        • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. One camper at Airey Lake Recreation Area shared, "It’s very common to see tents all around the lake."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with diverse activities. At Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA, a reviewer said, "There is a lot to do within the park – swimming, fishing, basketball, a playground for children."
        • Pack snacks: Some campgrounds may not have food options nearby. A visitor at Paradise Ranch RV Resort mentioned, "The General store & cafe were not open during the week."
        • Bring outdoor games: Keep the kids entertained with outdoor games. One camper at Bogue Chitto State Park Campground enjoyed, "We hiked on the beach as well and it was quite peaceful."

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground's sites. A camper at Lake Perry Campground noted, "The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers."
        • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground offer full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. One reviewer said, "We had full hookups and had a site near the lake."
        • Be ready for weather changes: Weather can be unpredictable, so pack accordingly. A visitor at Turkey Fork Rec Area mentioned, "The rangers were present at all times but not bugging anyone."

        Camping near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Hattiesburg, MS?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Hattiesburg, MS is Janice Landing with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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