Best Campgrounds near Holly Springs, MS

Northern Mississippi's Holly Springs area provides a range of camping experiences within driving distance of the city. State parks and private campgrounds offer options for both RV enthusiasts and tent campers, with several facilities featuring lakefront sites. Lake Lincoln State Park Campground and Bogue Chitto State Park Campground provide well-maintained facilities with full hookups, while Paradise Ranch RV Resort offers a unique setting with wildlife viewing opportunities. Most established campgrounds in the region feature shaded sites nestled among tall pine forests, providing natural privacy between camping areas.

Heavy rainfall can significantly impact camping conditions throughout the region, particularly during spring and summer months. As one camper noted at Paradise Ranch, "A very hard rain storm came through as we were setting up. Afterwards, I noticed a number of the campsites and roads were flooded with a few inches of water." Many campgrounds recommend reservations, especially for weekend stays and during peak summer months. Cell service varies considerably between locations, with AT&T generally providing better coverage than other carriers. Campers should be aware of potential wildlife encounters, including alligators at some southern locations and venomous snakes near water features.

Lakefront camping receives consistently positive reviews across multiple properties. Visitors frequently mention the peaceful atmosphere and abundant shade from pine trees as highlights of their stays. According to one reviewer at Mimosa Landing Campground, "Situated in a pine forest on the edge of the Pearl River with river access. Has swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, billiards room and showers with laundry. Friendly staff and beautiful quiet setting." Fishing opportunities are abundant, though some campgrounds require permits. Recreation amenities vary widely between locations, with some offering disc golf courses, swimming areas, hiking trails, and boat rentals. Bathhouse quality and maintenance standards differ significantly between properties, with state parks generally providing more consistent facilities.

Best Camping Sites Near Holly Springs, Mississippi (51)

    1. Mimosa Landing Campground

    3 Reviews
    Foxworth, MS
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 736-9700

    $15 - $85 / night

    "Situated in a pine forest on the edge of the Pearl River with river access. Has swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, billiards room and showers with laundry."

    2. Paradise Ranch RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    McComb, MS
    22 miles
    Website

    $24 - $55 / night

    "The deer are amazing to see when riding around the camp ground. We stayed on the outside next to the rice which was very nice large space next to the cabins. We enjoyed camping here."

    "Also a nearby attraction is the Lynard Skynard memorial monument off I-55 exit 8. Beautiful!"

    3. Lake Columbia

    3 Reviews
    Foxworth, MS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 736-1861

    $20 - $30 / night

    "We stayed here to go to the wildlife refuge nearby. The main attraction on site is a lake for boating and fishing, which we didn’t end up using."

    4. Southern Home Grown’s Good Vibes Village

    1 Review
    Foxworth, MS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 341-5835

    $15 - $25 / night

    5. Lake Jeff Davis

    4 Reviews
    Holly Springs, MS
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 792-8225

    $15 - $22 / night

    "Large site on long paved driveway, kind of by itself away from lake. Big trees at site, beautiful sound of birds in the morning. A little used, unmaintained nature trail next to site."

    "I initially chose this place because it was convenient and accessed the Longleaf Trace, a Rails to Trail Hall of fame trail. I was delighted to see this is a beautiful place to stay."

    6. Hidden Springs RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    McComb, MS
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 876-4151

    $45 - $65 / night

    "Lots to do in non Covid times such as pool, volleyball, basketball court, steps down to the spring and several cabins right on the River."

    7. Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Franklinton, LA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (985) 839-5707

    $25 / night

    "We visited Bogue Chitto after torrential rains pummeled Louisiana and Mississippi causing the park to cancel our site we had reserved with a water view in the Bottomland Loop."

    "We were pleasantly surprised by the nice views, great tent campsites, cold river access, and access to restaurants even though camp feels remote."

    8. Lake Mary Crawford

    4 Reviews
    Wesson, MS
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 587-7853

    "Me and my family spent the weekend very quiet park nice lake only complaint I have is the bath house no privacy not to dirty but not clean"

    9. Atwood Water Park

    2 Reviews
    Holly Springs, MS
    19 miles
    +1 (601) 587-2711

    10. Lake Lincoln State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Wesson, MS
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 643-9044

    "Since it was a spur of the moment decision, there were no neighboring sites with a view of the lake to choose from. We ended up at sites 36 and 37 since access to the lake was nearby."

    "We stayed in back loop by lake. Sites were very narrow, no privacy, everyone is on top of each other. The site next to us had sewer hook up right on side of our picnic table."

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Recent Reviews near Holly Springs, MS

205 Reviews of 51 Holly Springs Campgrounds


  • Tiffany M.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

    Recently renovated MS State Park

    The park is nicely renovated with lots of waterfront spots. We caught a few small bream. Our spot was right next to a street light. Makes it hard to view the stars at night. Verizon cell service was very strong. No WiFi available.

  • Tiffany M.
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Bogue Chitto State Park Campground

    One of our favorite state parks

    We love this park. Huge park with plenty of places to explore. We saw plenty of wildlife such as turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking. The river offers a nice swimming hole during the summer. WiFi worked good enough. Verizon cell service worked well in most areas of the park.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Forest County Multi-Purpose Events Center

    quick overnight

    Was alright for a quick overnight. Really needs some better maintenance and cleaning especially restrooms. Some “long term” RVs set up, pretty quiet though. Price increased to $25.

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Little Black Creek Campground & Park

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden Gem — Can’t Believe I’d Never Heard of It!

    We just spent the weekend at Little Black Creek Campground in Lumberton, MS, and it absolutely deserves a 5-star review. I live less than 2 hours away and honestly can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this place sooner — it’s a massive, beautifully wooded, and incredibly well-maintained hidden gem.

    We stayed at a full hookup RV site and were blown away by how spacious, level, and private it was. 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. We didn’t see a single “bad” site in the whole park.

    The lake is gorgeous, and swimming is allowed! They have kayaks, canoes, jon boats for rent, and even a bait shop onsite. There’s also fishing, hiking trails, disc golf (two full courses!), a general store, multiple bathhouses, and cute tiny cabin rentals for non-RV guests. They even have propane filling, golf cart rentals, and a dump station. It’s a great mix of peaceful nature and plenty to do.

    The campground is huge and wooded, with tons of shade and a very peaceful, quiet, and family-friendly atmosphere. There are two beaches — one near the main camp side and another closer to long-term spots and day visitors. We brought our e-bikes and loved riding around the scenic roads and loops.

    The bathhouses were older but very clean and air-conditioned, and we felt completely safe the entire time. There’s a gated entrance at night with code access, which is a nice extra touch. The store staff were super friendly and helpful, even giving us some history on the campground. The greeter at the front gate wasn’t the warmest, but that didn’t impact our stay at all.

    There’s no Wi-Fi, but T-Mobile worked just enough for us to use a hotspot to stream TV at night. Cell service is limited but manageable.

    It’s also very easy to find, just a few minutes off the main road with a gas station and small town nearby, and only about 30 minutes from Hattiesburg.

    We will 100% be back and have already told several friends about it. If you’re looking for a peaceful, activity-filled campground that’s off the radar but worth every mile, Little Black Creek is it. Truly one of the best surprises we’ve had camping!

  • Bille W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2025

    DLo Water Park

    Nice play areas easy access from highway

    Easy to get too off of the highway- sites are nice and level with cement pads and picnic tables and grills. Two playgrounds for the kids

    Only reason for three stars and not five is the bathroom and shower were not great.

  • James A.
    Apr. 29, 2025

    DLo Water Park

    Tents

    Plenty of river to explore and shuttles to pick you up after a float too. Good fishing, and good river banks. Very scenic tent camping, with the river right behind you.

  • Michael U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Lake Mary Crawford

    Small, clean campground on a small lake.

    RV and primitive are separated. $25 for RV. $20 for primitive. There is a older bath house. Quiet and clean. Good bluegill fishing.

  • Edward  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2025

    Little Black Creek Campground & Park

    Short trip to just get away

    Very peaceful, well-kept, woodsy type of Campground beautiful Lake. The sunrise was awesome. Squirrels feeding in the trees had a great time


Guide to Holly Springs

Areas near Holly Springs, Mississippi provide camping options spanning both the Bogue Chitto River area and smaller lakes throughout the region. Camps vary from state-maintained facilities to privately owned resorts with distinctive amenities. A particular challenge for campers in this area involves seasonal flooding, with many campgrounds situated in lowland areas prone to standing water after heavy rains.

What to do

Tubing opportunities: Paradise Ranch RV Resort offers river tubing experiences for campers seeking water recreation. "They do offer drop off and pick up services for tubing and kayaking," notes one reviewer, while another mentions, "We drove ourselves about 10-15 minutes up the road" to access tubing locations.

Wildlife viewing: The region's campgrounds feature various wildlife viewing opportunities, especially at Paradise Ranch where deer and pig encounters are common. A camper reports, "Upon first arriving in our RV, we checked in and rented a golf cart. This ranch is huge so you need some form of wheels, even if you just bring a bike... Driving in, the kids could not stay seated as there were likely HUNDREDS of deer and a few pigs roaming."

Fishing access: Lake Jeff Davis offers excellent fishing access directly from campsites. "Lake Jeff Davis is a beautiful lake. It has a nice boat ramp and a few nice piers for fishing," notes one visitor. Sites often include direct lake access for bank fishing or boat launching.

Hiking trails: Several parks feature hiking trails of varying difficulty. As one camper at Bogue Chitto State Park Campground states, "Huge park with plenty of places to explore. We saw plenty of wildlife such as turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking."

What campers like

Shaded sites: Pine forest settings provide natural shade at most campgrounds in the region. A visitor to Mimosa Landing Campground notes, "Situated in a pine forest on the edge of the Pearl River with river access. Has swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, billiards room and showers with laundry."

Kid-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds focus heavily on family experiences with dedicated play areas. "This is a campground that is very family oriented," notes a Paradise Ranch visitor. Another camper mentions, "Campground is set up for kids and families. Nice pool area and playground for the kids."

Natural swimming areas: Beyond pools, several campgrounds feature natural swimming locations. One review of Hidden Springs RV Resort mentions, "Two pools both fed by on site natural springs. Bogue Chitto river runs right alongside. Fishing, tubing, swimming. All easily accessible."

Quiet atmosphere: Campers frequently comment on the peaceful setting at smaller campgrounds. Lake Columbia receives praise as "a peaceful and family friendly place" according to one reviewer. Another visitor notes it has "good amenities like hot showers" despite being "a very simple little campground."

What you should know

Wildlife precautions: Alligator sightings are common at southern Mississippi campgrounds, requiring vigilance. A camper at Bogue Chitto warns, "Literally, don't feed the gators. There were signs everywhere. Apparently many people don't heed the signs. When my hubby rustled a bag, several alligators swam right up to our site!"

Campground flooding: Low-lying areas throughout the region experience standing water after rain. "We were in the lower area campsites, which were prone to flash flooding. We actually left a day early due to prediction of rain," reports one Bogue Chitto visitor.

Bathhouse conditions: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. A Lake Mary Crawford visitor notes, "The bath house in the camping area is old but clean. There is a newer bathroom in the main building at the entrance of the park."

Reservation requirements: Most popular sites require advance booking, especially lakefront locations. "Book early!" advises one Paradise Ranch visitor, noting that expansion construction was underway to add capacity.

Tips for camping with families

Animal encounters: Children especially enjoy the domesticated animals at Paradise Ranch. "My kids fed the deer some corn and they will eat it right from your hands," shares one visitor. Another adds, "The deer are amazing to see when riding around the camp ground."

Multiple generations: Several campgrounds receive multi-generational visitors who return year after year. "Stayed here as a kid, and now I take my son to enjoy it! They have definitely improved over the years, and the kids LOVE it as much as I used to," reports a Mimosa Landing camper.

Activity options: Families benefit from campgrounds with diverse recreation choices. "Hiking, biking, and kayaking" are available at Lake Lincoln according to one visitor, while another mentions, "The campground is very scenic with lake views."

Playground considerations: For families with younger children, playground proximity matters. "Has a playground, swimming area was closed though," notes one Lake Lincoln visitor, suggesting seasonal variations in amenity availability.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: RV campers recommend researching specific site attributes. At Lake Lincoln, one camper advises, "My one and only complaint is we had a street light right above our camper so we couldn't see the stars well at night while sitting around our campfire."

Accessibility factors: RVers should consider road conditions to remote campgrounds. A Lake Mary Crawford visitor warns, "The road into the lake area is a little rough but it's only about a mile and a half from the highway to the lake so it's not bad."

Hookup variations: Available connections differ between campgrounds and sometimes between sections within the same park. "We were at site 64, which is directly on the lake. Concrete pad, that was pretty level," notes one Lake Lincoln visitor, adding that they had "Electric and water. Dump station available."

Weather monitoring: Due to the prevalence of flooding in lowland campgrounds, RVers should track weather forecasts. "A very hard rain storm came through... Afterwards, I noticed a number of the campsites and roads were flooded with a few inches of water," shares one Paradise Ranch visitor, highlighting the importance of site selection during rainy seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Holly Springs, MS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Holly Springs, MS is Mimosa Landing Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.