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Best Tent Camping near Holcomb, MS

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Lakes and waterways surrounding Holcomb, Mississippi provide several tent camping options within a 30-mile radius. Eagle Point Primitive Campground on Grenada Lake offers tent campers a peninsula setting with water views at both sunrise and sunset. Other tent-friendly options include Beach Point and Elmers Hill at Sardis Lake, both offering walk-in tent sites with lake access. Skuna/Turkey Creek Primitive Campground near Coffeeville provides a more secluded backcountry tent camping experience.

Most tent campgrounds in the region feature basic amenities suited for primitive tent camping. Eagle Point provides eight campsites with level gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and grills. Campers should note that fires are typically restricted to designated grills or fire rings. Flush toilets are available at Eagle Point, while other primitive tent sites may offer only vault toilets or no facilities. Beach Point requires tent campers to park in a designated lot and carry gear to walk-in tent sites. Water access varies by location, with Eagle Point offering a central water spigot and some sites featuring individual water faucets. During summer months, insect protection is essential as visitors report significant fly activity at lakeside tent campsites.

The tent-only experience at these campgrounds offers distinct advantages over developed sites. At Beach Point, campers noted that "lots were large" and "there were only a couple other tents there so it was quiet and peaceful." Eagle Point tent sites provide "great views of Grenada lake" with "the sounds of water crashing on the shores around you and birds singing at sunrise." Winter camping can offer additional solitude, with one January visitor reporting they were the only camper at Beach Point during the off-season, when camping was free. Tent campers should arrive during daylight hours, as one visitor warned about "pitch black" conditions and "steep drop-offs" when attempting to navigate Eagle Point after dark. Swimming areas adjacent to tent campsites provide recreational opportunities during warmer months.

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129 Reviews of 9 Holcomb Campgrounds

  • S
    Nov. 12, 2021

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    FREE but....

    This Natchez Trace Parkway free campground offers oddly placed paved parking areas, grills, tall fire rings, and picnic tables (most appeared in disrepair). Bathrooms were clean however older and not heated...and no hot water or soap. The parking is pull through but not clearly defined. Grills and tables were randomly placed. The park is rolling hills and drop offs at the curb side of some sites. No electric or water hook ups but there is a single outside faucet at the bathroom for potable water. Large shade trees made for minimal solar power. Honestly I had an eery unsure feeling during my 2 night stay. It appeared like mostly men were staying there and was just an odd placement of sites in general. I suppose it was the undefined site borders. I stayed in a pull through that was the nearest to the restroom. Had I not watched a YouTube video by 2tiredteachers when researching my trip, I would have been very confused on where the site were to even park at. But the highlight was Little Mountain!!

  • Richard
    Dec. 25, 2020

    Persimmon Hill(enid Lake)

    Christmas camp 2020

    Very nice campground. With family gatherings discouraged due to covid we decided to camp. We used site 58. Site has 30 50 15 amp, water and sewer. Concrete pad with extra concrete vehicle parking. Bathroom is directly in front with toilets and showers. Very clean and warm (low Christmas eve and Christmas 23). Concete picnic table, grill and grill table. Fire ring. This site will be waterfront in summer but with the winter let down no water right now. All together a great, well maintained facility. Also the north mississippi fish hatchery is here but closed for the holidays.

  • Jamie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2021

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    A well kept free dispersed campground

    This is a very nice clean in every way dispersed campground. Offers bathrooms that are clean with running water and flush toilets. Picnic tables, lantern hooks, fire rings, grills trash pick up and paved pads to park your rig on paved roads into and through the park. This is a 14 day stay and very quiet and private campsites.

  • Tiffani H.
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Chickasaw Hill

    Nice, Clean Campground

    The campground was well maintained. The bathrooms were well kept, including showers. There is a day use area with a boat ramp, pavilion, beach, and playground. The only downside is the sites are very close together! We stayed in a tent and I booked based on the map. The tent sites are not shown correctly. There are 7 walk in sites grouped together. Each site had their own electric box and shared a water faucet. Not much privacy, but my daughter loved running around with the other kids.

  • Clayton S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Bynum Creek

    Stayed the night

    I stayed the night in November.  It appears to be an old reservoir that has been drained.  The site has about 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.  Nothing spectacular.  The locals do come through to party on the old reservoir.

    The reservoir was empty at this location.  It seems its part of Lake Enid and there is an old boat ramp, but there was no water in the reservoir.

  • H
    Sep. 22, 2021

    Eagle Point Primitive Campground

    A Scenic Stay

    The campground is located in a beautiful spot on a peninsula with great views of Grenada lake at both sunrise and sunset. The tent pads are nice and each camp has a grill and a nice marble picnic table. Several camps have fire pits, trash cans, and water faucets. There is a nice public restroom just a short walk from any camp. The sounds of the water crashing on the shores around you and the birds singing at sunrise are utterly calming. The only problem is the occasional truck that passes through to sit listening to music or use the campground road as a turn around. This could be fixed if the gate at the entrance were kept closed and only opened for actual campers.

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    Free primitive camping

    This is as simple and as it gets, but it does have restrooms. This is primitive camping so there are no hookups and nothing extras, just a nice place to pitch a tent or park. You can not reserve this site but it’s free. There are a few other similar primitive campsites in the park nearby. Nice and wooded.

    Yay: simple camping! Very pretty wooded area. Lots of hiking trails nearby.

    Nay: no map or info of any sort once you’re there.

    Surprise: exceptional in fall!

  • CJ W.
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Eagle Point Primitive Campground

    Good views, launch and 2 swimming areas

    Part of the day use area has been converted into a campground in 2018. There are eight campsites, each with a level gravel pad tent area, picnic table and grill. There is group fire pit area, with a picnic table. Unfortunately, the only place to have a fire at your campsite is in the grill. None of the sites have electricity. There is a central water spigot. The restroom has flush toilets, but no showers. You can go to one of the other many Corps of Engineers campgrounds nearby to shower. Both times we have stayed here, we were the only ones there. It's so new, almost no one knows of its existence. To either side of it, there is a swimming area in the day use area and at the boat launch / swimming beach. All sites have a water view.

  • LaRee S.
    Jun. 1, 2022

    Reflect, Renew, Resolve

    A sparkling gem in mississippi!

    What a gorgeous farm, and what a marvelous experience! When we first arrived, we thought we would have to hike down to camp. Nope! Brian met us at the gate, and led us down a perfectly manicured field so that we could park right next to our tent spot! 

    He showered us with provisions grown on his farm, including oodles of chanterelles and a couple bulbs of Creole Ajo Rojo from his passion project. We enjoyed a couple hours kayaking on the big pond/little lake with some ducks. We ended up getting caught in a surprise rain storm while floating, but no worries! We were able to make it back and throw up a tarp in no time. There are lots of primo spots to set up your tent, but ours fit perfectly between the two trees our tarp was strung between. 

    Brian really thought of everything when it comes to this camp! He provided us with covered firewood- including heat pine, which burned like a match and made building a fire after the rainstorm a breeze. We loved having enough chairs to set up both in front of the water and in front of the fire, so we didn't have to drag them back and forth. 

    Oh, what luxury it is to have a running toilet and a hot shower while camping! Both structures are incredibly solid and private, and made us feel human again after a couple weeks camping primitively. 

    As for phone service, mine was in and out. This is rural Mississippi, after all. But when I did have service, Brian was incredibly attentive when I needed to reach him!

Guide to Holcomb

Tent camping areas near Holcomb, Mississippi typically experience hot summers with temperatures exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional frost. Several primitive campsites dot the region's waterways, situated in Corps of Engineers and state-managed recreation areas. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with higher levels during spring creating different shoreline conditions for campers throughout the year.

What to do

Kayaking on farm ponds: Reflect, Renew, Resolve offers a small lake suitable for beginner paddlers. As one camper noted, "We enjoyed a couple hours kayaking on the big pond/little lake with some ducks. We ended up getting caught in a surprise rain storm while floating."

Beach swimming access: At Hays Crossing, the shoreline provides views across the lake with water access. "The view is great. You can see out across the lake. There is plenty of space to hike and explore," according to visitor feedback.

Fishing below dam: Hugh White State Park's Outlet Channel campground faces the river below Grenada Dam. Visitors note that "this water flow is after the dam, so has a very strong current. Definitely not for swimming, but an okay view."

What campers like

Isolated peninsula camping: Eagle Point Primitive Campground provides a unique setting. A recent visitor explained, "The campground is located in a beautiful spot on a peninsula with great views of Grenada lake at both sunrise and sunset."

Winter solitude benefits: Off-season camping at Beach Point provides exceptional privacy. One January camper reported, "We were the only ones there in early January so was easy to park as close as possible to a spot... We went in the off season so it was free!"

Farm-to-campfire provisions: At Reflect, Renew, Resolve, campers receive unexpected local food. A guest shared, "Brian showered us with provisions grown on his farm, including oodles of chanterelles and a couple bulbs of Creole Ajo Rojo from his passion project."

What you should know

Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Campground restrooms range from modern to primitive. At Reflect, Renew, Resolve, "Oh, what luxury it is to have a running toilet and a hot shower while camping! Both structures are incredibly solid and private."

Insect protection essential: Beach Point campers report significant insect issues. One visitor warned, "The flies!! They were so so bad! And bighty!! My poor dogs were covered in flies, as were we."

Arrival timing matters: Eagle Point requires daylight arrival. A camper advised, "Do not try to come at night. It is pitch black and steep drop-offs."

Vehicle access limitations: Several tent camping areas restrict vehicle access. At Beach Point, "You have to park in the parking lot and carry your stuff to the site. But it's a tent-only campground and there were only a couple other tents there so it was quiet and peaceful."

Tips for camping with families

Playground availability: Hugh White State Park includes family-friendly amenities. As noted by visitors, "Playgrounds available for the kids."

Tent-only environments: Elmers Hill offers dedicated tent camping. A visitor described it as "a gem if you're a tent camper" with "about 8 tent sites" and no RV hookups.

Campsite spacing: Beach Point provides ample room between sites. A camper observed, "Our lots were large" creating space for families to spread out equipment.

Firewood availability: Several campgrounds have natural materials on-site. At Beach Point, "There was plenty of firewood to be collected on site," reducing the need to purchase or transport wood.

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Eagle Point accommodates smaller RVs only. A camper reported, "I fit pretty good in my 24' motorhome but would be leery of something too much bigger."

Primitive sites only: Most Holcomb area campgrounds lack hookups. Hays Crossing technically allows small campers but one visitor cautioned, "The websites states you can bring a small camper here, but I wouldn't try it. The roads in are horrible."

Proximity to services: Eagle Point offers convenience to nearby towns. A camper noted, "About 10 mins to town, try High on the Hog bbq," providing RVers with dining options without extended travel.

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