Best Tent Camping near Jackson, MS

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Best Tent Sites Near Jackson, MS (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    1. Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    22 Reviews
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    Hermanville, Mississippi

    Rocky Springs Campground at milepost 54.8 on the southern end of the Parkway, includes a 22-site campground, picnic tables, restrooms, a section of the Old Natchez Trace, self-guiding walking trails through the old town site. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically the busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. Potable water may be an issue. Check "What's Open What's Closed"

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    Camper-submitted photo from Shockaloe Base Camp I Camping

    2. Shockaloe Base Camp I Camping

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    Bienville National Forest, Mississippi

    There are two base camps associated with Shockaloe Horse Trail: Base Camp I and Base Camp II. Each base camp has a pavilion and an open area for parking.

    Camping is only permitted at Base Camp I.

    Camping is not permitted at Base Camp II.

    Have at least two adults in your party. Park trucks and trailers in spaces provided. Keep all facilities clean. Carry first aid supplies with each party. Be careful crossing roads. No public telephones available. Wearing orange/bright colored clothing during deer hunting season is recommended.

    In case of emergency, contact Scott County Sheriff's Office (601-469-1511).

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    • Picnic Table

    $7 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Okatoma Water Park

    3. Okatoma Water Park

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    Raleigh, Mississippi
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    4. Black River Campsite

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    Vicksburg, Mississippi

    Opened in 2024, Black River Campsite is a great place for fishing and kayaking the Big Black River in Mississippi.

    RV’s, campers, tenters, vanlifers, backpackers, and everyone in between, will find a great spot.

    We have clean bathrooms, hot showers, and common areas with a kitchen and seating.

    Friendly Dogs & Cats are welcome

    4 miles from I-20 and open year round

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    $10 - $25 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Jackson

    218 Reviews of 5 Jackson Campgrounds


    • Tiffany M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lincoln State Park Campground
      Jan. 2, 2025

      Lake Lincoln State Park Campground

      Beautiful MS State Park

      We enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the lake. The campground is very scenic with lake views. 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. I had good Verizon cell service. AT&T and TMobile had no service and the Starlink worked pretty well even with the trees obstructing. Ms Patsy that works in the office was super helpful and friendly. We will definitely consider camping here again.

    • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs
      Dec. 11, 2024

      Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs

      Great location on the Trace Parkway

      Nice big pull thrus all along the camping loop. Great camping with mostly one-nighterz. Stayed two days in early December and had no issues.

      The campground is a large loop with about 30 sites. Only one bathroom open but everything was clean and garbage service was excellent.

      Walked the loop (about 0.6 miles) several times a day. Our site was about 80 yards from the toilet. Lots of trails through the middle of the loop as a shortcut to the toilet.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Mississippi Petrified Forest
      Sep. 28, 2024

      Mississippi Petrified Forest

      Amazing

      Stayed one night, very quiet and a few nice and fun things to do. Had a fire ring to cook for the night or just to enjoy a fire. 2 nice picnic tables and a good place for a tent. Can drive your car right to sight. Tent and camper sights.

    • Amie O.
      Camper-submitted photo from Timberlake Campground
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Timberlake Campground

      Flexible check in + convenient location but beware of AM lawnmower army

      We were planning to stay a second night in a better location on the resevoir… so we moved to avoid the sound, fury and allergens of a half dozen lawn tractor mowers circling us. The management notified us that there would be a $20. Fee for changing spaces plus the fees for an additional night and were asked to return to our original site until check in time if we didn’t want to pay the additional 20 bucks.

      We moved to the bathhouse, showered, hung out by the pool until check out time and departed for another campground.  Sometimes management treats guests  according to the rules of an HOA, versus the hospitality industry. It was kind of sad. 

      We did enjoy the site, the pool and the water views. We didn’t enjoy the sound of traffic and  grounds maintenance early in the morning. We might return one day, but much wiser, indeed.

    • Amie O.
      Camper-submitted photo from LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground
      Sep. 11, 2024

      LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground

      Great location but advance reservation or booking on date u want to stay

      We enjoyed our night at LeFleurs Bluff.  We were surrounded by giant RVs but it proved to be a very quiet respite in the middle of the city. Keep your check in code handy as it is necessary info when arriving or departing via the security gate. We hope to return one day and stay longer!

      The previous night we tried to reserve a spot here online around 3 or 4pm. As this wasn’t possible on we found another campground in Ridgeland with a more flexible reservation system and a swimming pool! It was more like a gold course on the river than a camp ground but we were pleased to have options.

    • PikaShow G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Movietown RV Park
      Jun. 26, 2024

      Movietown RV Park

      Wonderful Recommended Movies!!

      I recently stayed at Movietown RV Park and had an exceptional experience! The amenities were top-notch, and the park was clean and well-maintained. For anyone planning a visit, I highly recommend you to must go. It was incredibly handy during my stay, providing a variety of entertainment options to enjoy during downtime. Give Movietown RV Park a try and enhance your experience with the PikaShow VIP MOD!

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs
      May. 2, 2024

      Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs

      Peaceful Evening in the Trees

      All campsites had a picnic table, fire ring and a grill which were typical of these free NPS campsites. The bathroom facilities were clean with running non-potable water. All of the fire rings and grills were rusty and some of the wooden picnic tables were falling apart but we were one of a few campers this early in the season, so hopefully they'll be attended to before the summer rush. We picked a pull-thru site and lit a fire in the ring and used our own camp chairs and table for a lovely star filled night.

    • Taylor C.
      Camper-submitted photo from LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground
      Apr. 18, 2024

      LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground

      Great campground, tons of gnats, some traffic noise at night

      We stayed here over Easter and had a great time. Trail was flooded out less than .5 miles in, which I heard can be typical of this time of year bc of reservoir they drain near there. Plenty of kayak access to all the lakes around. Gnats were so bad we had to stay in the tent to stay sane in the afternoon and most of the evening. They was one other group that tent camped for one night but otherwise everyone had RVs. If you go to tent camp call ahead before booking because some sites have the fire ring on the tent pad. I remember site 10 definitely does. It was packed but pretty much quiet the whole time except a lot of traffic. At night you hear the highway sometimes. Bathrooms are okay, washer and dryer work great.

    • Abigail M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lincoln State Park Campground
      Apr. 1, 2024

      Lake Lincoln State Park Campground

      Loved it!

      This was our first time camping using our popup. We set it up with ease and enjoyed a weekend vacation. It was my husband’s first time ever camping. We were both astonished with the vacation feel of camping. We had a great time and our fur babies have slept the past two days since we’ve been back. They played so hard and we hiked a lot! The only negative side was a street light righttttt above us, all in all we loved it and can’t wait to go back.

    • Jacob F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Sunflower River
      Mar. 28, 2024

      Little Sunflower River

      Not well kept

      Don't think anyone has cleaned the pit toilet or the bear proof garbage cans for awhile only two camp sites that I can make out and only one with a camp site number (80 B) lots of flies not sure what they charge to stay here I left $10 definitely over paid but maybe they can pump out the pit toilet

    • Jacob F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Service Road 526
      Mar. 28, 2024

      Forest Service Road 526

      Isolated

      Only site I see on FSR 526 Big site you could pull through with a bigger camper no fire ring but you can see where they have had a fire

    • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway
      Mar. 27, 2024

      Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway

      Perfect Overnight

      This campground is the perfect overnight spot; there are some hiking trails & historic sites to visit but, otherwise, it’s just a good spot to pull off the parkway and recharge. There are probably 20-25 sites, most if not all ate large enough for RVs or pull-behind rigs. Above ground fire pits, BBQ grills and picnic tables at most sites, off of the paved parking area(s). The bathroom(s) aren’t great, but they work! 1 bar Verizon, not enough to load any GPS or internet but you can squeeze a message out.

    • Donald M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Wendy Oaks RV Resort
      Feb. 20, 2024

      Wendy Oaks RV Resort

      Beautiful and quiet!

      Great place to stop at! Waking up with the fog coming off the water was beautiful! The hostess suggested a great place to enjoy some local food as well! We will be stopping again!

    • d
      Camper-submitted photo from DLo Water Park
      Feb. 5, 2024

      DLo Water Park

      Friendly staff

      Had a night of rain and lightning when we stayed there !! Camped on the hill passed the boat launch nice to hear the flowing water when the thunder died down . I would like to stay again on a dry night .. packed up early and left between showers the next morning

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      Camper-submitted photo from Marathon Lake Campground
      Jan. 16, 2024

      Marathon Lake Campground

      Pretty decent and relaxing campground

      Our site had a fire ring and grill, it was very relaxing and peaceful but not a whole bunch to do there especially for the kids. They had a designated swimming area which was alright to go do. We rode our bikes around but that got pretty boring fast bc it’s not that big of a campground. Besides that we personally enjoyed it and wouldn’t mind going back again.

    • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Marathon Lake Campground
      Dec. 10, 2023

      Marathon Lake Campground

      Peaceful

      Not a bad place to get away in MISSISSIPPI. Campground host was super nice. Gave us a heads up that we had a tornado warning! Just what we needed during our two day stay.

      Campground is definitely not the most maintained when I compared the other national forests I have been through. Everything feels most fun down. Bathrooms are falling apart but there is a shower with hot water if you dare.

      It's a cheap place to stop. $13 with an Access pass for electric, water, dump station. Lake view. There is a trail around the lake which is a little under two miles around.

      Very spotty cellphone reception.

    • Keith T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Leake County Water Park
      Dec. 8, 2023

      Leake County Water Park

      Nice place for family

      It is a unique place just north of a dam ( low head dam ) that has another park and boat ramp for fishermen and a very friendly family owned bait store between the parks Tripp family store ! Non ethanol gas 6am to 6 pm grill is open ,

    • Erich H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs
      Dec. 7, 2023

      Natchez Trace Parkway - Rocky Springs

      all Trees, Quiet. A great place to stay overnight on the Natchez Trail

      Nice primitive grounds with pull-through and back-in options. Gave a 1 in service because it is a first come first serve. It is a terrific spot to stop and sleep. We camped at Natchez Trace Parkway- Rocky Springs in a Fifth Wheel. Didnt get a chance to take photos, we arrived at dark and left early morning.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wendy Oaks RV Resort
      Nov. 23, 2023

      Wendy Oaks RV Resort

      Enjoyed our stay again!

      Melanie and the team at Wendy Oaks are amazing! We arrived after dark and they had a lantern waiting on the electrical box for us to use while setting up! The bathrooms are temperature controlled, clean, and well maintained! We look forward to returning again in the future!

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      Camper-submitted photo from Wendy Oaks RV Resort
      Oct. 31, 2023

      Wendy Oaks RV Resort

      Well kept, convenient to Jackson

      We’ll kept park close to downtown Jackson. WiFi was good. Transient sites were level concrete pads. Bathhouse was dated but clean. Very Friendly staff. Recommend Country Meat Market and Tom’s Fried Pies just down the road

    • Patricia H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground
      Oct. 17, 2023

      LeFleur's Bluff State Park Campground

      Lovely

      Found this sweet campground traveling cross country. Quiet, large level concrete pad, 30 & 50 amp, water, dump station, $35 after tax. Even tho it was in town,. It was so quiet you could hear the birds on the pond. Gravel road entrance is decent. Only drawback was the burn ban.

    • Laura D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Timberlake Campground
      Oct. 12, 2023

      Timberlake Campground

      Timberlake Campground was great

      We will definitely come back to this campground. When you come to the campground , nightly rentals are first come first serve. You drive back and pick your available spot and go back to the office to pay. We were lucky to get a beautiful water spot this time. It’s clean and spots are a concrete pad. Right outside the campground is a Kroger across the street. It’s convenient to lots of things but tucked away as a quiet getaway.

    • cThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mississippi Petrified Forest
      Aug. 24, 2023

      Mississippi Petrified Forest

      Small, no frills, nice trail and museum nearby

      We wanted to be near Jackson, Ms, but not too near. This fits the bill. Lot of trees, very small and private - only 15 sites, most were empty. Clean bathrooms and great showers. Drive thru sites mostly. Sites have 30 amps(not sure about 50), water and sewer. Good 5G connection on AT&T


    Guide to Jackson

    Tent camping near Jackson, Mississippi offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

    Some prices for tent camping range from $80 to $80

    • Enjoy a unique experience at Okatoma Water Park, where you can camp and kayak for a total of $80 for two people.

    Tent campers like these nearby activities

    • Experience the tranquility of nature at Shockaloe Base Camp I Camping, nestled in the Bienville National Forest, ideal for those seeking privacy and seclusion.

    Amenities that enhance your camping experience

    • At Black River Campsite, you'll find features like electric hookups, showers, and firewood available, making your stay comfortable and convenient.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Jackson, MS is Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 — Natchez Trace Parkway with a 4.1-star rating from 22 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find tent camping near Jackson, MS?

      TheDyrt.com has all 5 tent camping locations near Jackson, MS, with real photos and reviews from campers.