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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Louisville, MS

99 Reviews

Legion State Park Campground and Lake Tiak-O'Khata allow pets throughout their established camping areas near Louisville. Both parks provide water and electric hookups for RV campers, with Legion State Park featuring 50-amp service ideal for larger rigs with pets. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with trash collection at each site, eliminating concerns about pet waste disposal. Campsite layouts offer minimal privacy between neighbors, though Legion State Park's quiet atmosphere creates a relaxing environment for pet owners seeking peaceful retreats. Sites at both locations include picnic tables and fire rings, allowing campers to enjoy outdoor meals while keeping pets secured nearby.

Jeff Busby Campground, located 30 miles northwest of Louisville on the Natchez Trace Parkway, offers free pet-friendly camping with spacious pull-through sites. The campground provides flush toilets and water spigots but no electric hookups or dump stations for RVs. A one-mile nature trail extends to a scenic overlook, offering excellent dog walking opportunities. Despite limited amenities, campers praise the clean facilities and quiet setting. First-come, first-served availability means pet owners should arrive early during peak seasons to secure a spot. Choctaw Lake's campsites along the water provide another option, though reviews indicate the rocky tent pads aren't ideal for pet owners with ground tents. The surrounding national forest land offers additional hiking opportunities for active dogs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Louisville, Mississippi (26)

    1. Choctaw Lake

    8 Reviews
    Ackerman, MS
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 285-3264

    $20 - $40 / night

    "The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow."

    "**Nice cozy campground on the lake. The campsites are almost all right next to the water, but there isn’t too much tree cover despite very large campsites."

    2. Legion State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Louisville, MS
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 773-8323

    3. Lake Tiak-O'Khata Campground

    1 Review
    Louisville, MS
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 773-7853

    "This is a great family spot with a nice swimming beach on a lake with slides and diving boards. Great restaurant as well. Kids will love it!"

    4. Jeff Busby Campground

    5 Reviews
    Ackerman, MS
    24 miles

    "Nice nature walk to a view, 1 mile each way."

    5. Starkville KOA

    5 Reviews
    Starkville, MS
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 324-0607

    "Unfortunately the lake has mostly dried up and no longer hits the shoreline of the campground (apparently been this way for 6 years)."

    "They gave us a break on the 2nd night stay due to our situation. Changing this to a 5!!"

    6. Neshoba County Lake

    3 Reviews
    Decatur, MS
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 432-2212

    "Are pets allowed (on leash of course), kids friendly?"

    "Advice: walk the dirt path to the very end and camp there."

    7. Kemper County Lake

    1 Review
    Meridian, MS
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 743-5505

    "Beautiful lake. Never crowded! Love camping here!"

    8. Indian Mound Campground

    1 Review
    Starkville, MS
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 312-0387

    "This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes."

    9. Pickensville Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brooksville, MS
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 373-6328

    $32 - $36 / night

    "It will take you to the recreation area and you will have to turn around. The campground can’t be seen from the main road."

    "The weather discourages us from paddling, but we enjoy walking through this 176 site campground. Bathhouses and grounds are clean."

    10. Dewayne Hayes Campground

    9 Reviews
    Columbus, MS
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 434-6939

    $26 - $36 / night

    "The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end. Camp hosts are friendly and campsites are well maintained."

    "Lots of small hiking trails. Nothing too fancy. Dollar general 10 minutes down the road if you need anything. Several primitive sites. Our troop made friends with some other kids nearby as well."

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99 Reviews of 26 Louisville Campgrounds

  • Michelle W.
    May. 29, 2019

    Gin Creek

    Nice quiet week here.

    6 sites. Shady all day.. no water, elec, and 1 pit toliet. PET FRIENDLY. my girls and i enjoyed our time walking around. Only thing to becareful of was the ants and ticks. Price was $10 a night with seniors 1/2 off

  • M
    May. 8, 2023

    Neshoba County Lake

    Questionable

    Can anyone tell me about the primitive camping? My husband and children are planning a camping trip for this weekend over Mother’s Day, we are new to the neshoba county area. I see that fishing has great reviews, but what other amenities are there? Are pets allowed (on leash of course), kids friendly?

  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Legion State Park Campground

    Worst Campground, but Cheap!

    PROS 

    Over 65 discount resulted in$15/night 

    Quiet 

    Moveable Wooden metal picnic table in good condition on concrete slab 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Toilet/shower building has AC 

    Clean toilet/shower building 

    Ample TP, paper towels and soap available in toilet/shower building 

    Trash barrel at each campsite 

    Park very close to Louisville

    2 bars T-MOBILE


    CONS 

    No personnel at entrance gate at 1pm and again at 230pm but was at gate 415pm Phone number posted at entrance gate office so I called, but no one answered so left voice message. Still waiting on a call back…yes still...

    Site reservation posted to site electrical box which is not viewable from roadway 

    No ranger drive thru campground 

    No park host 

    Not dark sky friendly as there are street lights at sites 15 and 11 with 3 street lights at the toilet/shower building 

    Few of the 15 sites here are level side-to-side. We had to get creative in our site #4 as when parked on the asphalt pad we did not have enough leveling equipment so had to straddle pad with door side on the gravel. 

    Huge pot holes in the asphalt parking pass site 

    #4 No campfire“ring” at campsites so we just has a fire on the ground 

    No privacy from any other site 

    Shower curtain for toilet stall “doors” in both men and women 

    No park WIFI

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 18, 2022

    Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

    It was ok

    This campground was just ok in my opinion. I went through it while traveling the Natchez Trace. It is one of only three campgrounds that can be found on the Trace. I did not end up staying here, but wanted to check it out to see if it was worth staying in the future. The bathrooms were very old and could have used an upgrade. There is a very nice nature trail here for walking and it is the highest point in Mississippi with wonderful views!

  • Tiffany B.
    Oct. 14, 2018

    Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    Great campground!

    The park manager and workers are so nice and accommodating! I’ve stayed in the cabins and the primitive sites and both had wonderful views of the lake. The hiking trail that loops around the water is beautiful. My dog loves it too! It’s such a great place to go relax, have fun, grill out, and make memories.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2023

    Choctaw Lake

    Dump Station!

    This is a great place to dump your tanks. Only one problem and we expect it to be resolved soon. The charge is $5.00 but there is no one to pay! The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow. We looked for a place to pay we gave up and had to try to turn around running over the curb with Motorhome and car we thought we should just mail the fee. A BOX AT THE DUMP STATION SEAM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX.

  • Tris W.
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Indian Mound Campground

    Good stop for a night

    This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes. The spots are close together and not a lot of privacy but we were just passing through for the night so it was fine for us! Close to the town where MSU is!

    They had 2 showers that had hot water, no laundry

    The lady who checked us in was nice and showed us to our spot!

  • Daniel S.
    Oct. 8, 2017

    Twiltley Branch

    Perfect to split camping trip between this and Gin Creek

    Twiltley Campground is the only full-service campground managed by the Corps of Engineers at Okatibbee Lake, a 11,000 acre multi-purpose recreation area in eastern Mississippi. Natural Features:Okatibbee Lake boasts 4,000 acres of water surface in the Pascagoula River Basin. Extensive beaver flowages, stump beds and old creek channels provide abundant cover where anglers battle largemouth and striped bass. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 70 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Recreation:With eagles and hawks in the area, families will enjoy keeping an eye out for these magnificent birds.

    Water sports including fishing and water skiing are always popular on the lake; however, fishing from the banks also yields a good amount of crappie, bass and bream. Facilities:With four boat ramps and three designated swimming areas, theres plenty of ways to enjoy the lake shore. Many sites have electric hookups and theres a pay phone onsite. Nearby Attractions:Explore Chicasawhay and Okatibbee Creeks upstream of the lake. The creeks flow through the Okatibbee State Wildlife Area.

  • Devan T.
    May. 9, 2021

    Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

    Lovely lake with a view!

    We tent camped in the RV park with 4 dogs. Our campsite (10) was perfect- right on the water, plenty of space, nice even pad for our tent & canopy. The neighbors were kind & the bathrooms well maintained. Definitely will stay again. Nice trails too!

Guide to Louisville

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Louisville, Mississippi, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and scenic views

  • At Choctaw Lake, campers can enjoy beautiful lake views while their pets roam freely in the spacious areas.
  • Neshoba County Lake offers a peaceful environment with plenty of room for pets to explore, making it a great spot for family outings.
  • Kemper County Lake features well-maintained sites and a lovely lake, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your four-legged friends.

Pet owners like convenient amenities

  • Legion State Park Campground provides essential amenities like electric hookups and clean restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.
  • At Lake Tiak-O'Khata Campground, visitors can enjoy a swimming beach and a restaurant, making it easy to have a fun-filled day with your pet by your side.
  • Starkville KOA offers a range of amenities, including showers and a market, making it a convenient choice for pet owners looking for a hassle-free camping experience.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great outdoor activities

  • Jeff Busby Campground features nature walks and picnic areas, perfect for enjoying the outdoors with your pets.
  • At Indian Mound Campground, you can explore nearby trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the area while spending quality time with your furry companions.
  • Frog Level RV Park allows pets and offers a variety of outdoor activities, making it an excellent choice for adventurous pet owners.

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