5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Davis Bayou Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent, RV, and cabin camping across 52 spaces in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground, with no off-leash areas available within the park boundaries. Lake Perry Campground and Flint Creek Waterpark also welcome pets with similar leash requirements. The primitive sites at Leaf Wilderness Area permit dogs for backcountry camping experiences. Many campgrounds near Lucedale feature dedicated dog parks where pets can exercise off-leash. The dog park at Majestic Oaks RV Resort provides ample space for dogs to run freely, while some parks like Homestead RV Community maintain large, immaculately clean dog parks with plenty of room for pets to release energy.
Hiking trails throughout the region offer pet-friendly outdoor recreation options, though some nature trails may be temporarily closed due to hurricane damage. Shepard State Park combines primitive camping with marsh trails ideal for wildlife viewing with leashed pets. When camping with dogs in summer months, access to water becomes essential, with several campgrounds offering lake or bayou access. Pet owners should be vigilant about yellow flies in certain areas, particularly at Blakeley State Park, as these insects can cause allergic reactions in some dogs. Most campgrounds enforce pet waste cleanup policies, though reviews indicate enforcement varies between properties. Nearby veterinary services are available in larger communities like Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and Mobile, with the closest emergency vet services approximately 30-45 minutes from most Lucedale area campgrounds.
"This is the furthest campground northeast in the forest/park, making it as far away from New Orleans as possible...which is nice for minimizing crowds."
"The trail was a short .5 mile nature walk, but beautiful and relaxing. All around, a hidden gem."
from $22 / night
"There's plenty of walking trails, and you can check out the gator alley area where you'll typically see at least one gator."
"We escaped an early winter cold spell in Michigan and made the thousand mile trip to the Mississippi coast. It was worth the drive."
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Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $100 / night
"Paul B Johnson State Park in South Mississippi has newly renovated the RV campground with full hookups and level concrete pads."
"The sites were not well marked with numbers, so we had to drive around a time or two to locate our site (with me occasionally getting out of the truck to read the site numbers painted in yellow on the"
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from $11 - $447 / night
"Second time at Flint Creek in Wiggins Mississippi. Stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29. The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout."
"Different sections allow folks to feel like they are away from the crowds. Price is absolutely reasonable and there is night security by staff and local law enforcement."
"They don't "over-manicure" the space between the lake and campsites so it feels more natural and tucked into nature than other places we've been (which we prefer). Better for the environment. "
"The large lake has swimming, fishing, and boating so plan to be on the water all day. There is a nice shady area along the lake with picnic tables and grills. The hiking trail is very short."
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from $20 - $40 / night
"Clean, safe, convenient, friendly, fun place, cool pool, great gathering areas, great patios and great dog park. The sites are level and hook-ups are convenient."
"Clean, safe, convenient, friendly, fun place, cool pool, great gathering areas, great patios and great dog park. The sites are level and hook-ups are convenient."
from $50 - $65 / night
"It’s nestled next to Battleship Parkway and makes for an easy jaunt into Mobile to get dinner or check out some of the local brews/night spots."
"**This park is in the middle of the delta, giving easy access to the water and lovely views. Trails are short but the boardwalk connecting the two parts of the park is incredible."
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"There's a lot of cool Civil War history to witness, as well as a beautiful walking path/deck along the bay."
"Most sites have some privacy but a few are close to neighboring sites. Its a short walk to the bathhouse and tons of hiking trails are nearby."
ScoutBeautiful weather. I was not on the water but I had a clear view of the lake it was still very pretty! Grounds were immaculate. Not much shade on my site until about 4:30. But a lot of sites had no shade!!
ScoutSewage backing up for several days more than once. Guests drive through it…. Human waste.. management needs training on customer service 101. They will bother you for needless things. They don’t treat all guests equally. The bbq contests take over the place. Just packed in there. Owner has an attitude.
TravelerThis doesn’t exist and looks to be private property
TravelerGuys this is just a little small spot right off the highway by an old run-down not even open store. It has maybe 6 spots. It’s definitely not scenic. It looks like a “we need to stop now and not set up anything” kind of place. It looks directly out to hwy 49. Did not stay here just drove past.
TravelerThere’s only one site big enough for our l shaped canopy tent and since you cannot reserve you have to get there and hope it’s open. For small tents it’s great, but make sure you have an inverter to convert to 110. The sites are also on a hill so almost all the sites are at a slant except the actual small pad area for each site. It would be a really tight fit for even small RVs
The bathrooms are single occupancy and really need updating, but they aren’t “dirty” just old. They are not climate controlled.
For small tents camping and for those very confident in the rv maneuvering skills, this is a little gem. For anything else, you might find yourself in a really tight spot.
TravelerThis is a beautiful lakeside campground with lots of sites. It’s a larger campground that caters to RVs of all sizes, but is great for tent camping too! They allow tent camping in the “RV pads” but even better is they don’t make you pitch your tent on the concrete or gravel. You can pitch your tent in the grass. They also have a really really nice primitive area without hookups, but has water really close. It’s well maintained and shady all day.
The lake is beautiful. There is fishing and kayaking and boating. They do rent kayaks but idk how much. There are piers to fish off of.
This is a beautifully maintained park, but the BEST part for this tent camping gal? The bath houses ARE CLIMATE CONTROLLED!
To me this is kind of the best of both worlds. Enough nature to not feel like you’re in an rv resort, but all the amenities of one.
GuideSpent a lovely night at Davis Bayou Campground. A beautiful, peaceful setting with fantastic hiking and cycling trails to explore. Perfect for stretching your legs, getting on the bikes and enjoying the great outdoors. Definitely worth a stop!
GuideWe stayed one night. Camp is quiet and close from a very cute little town Ocean Springs. The sites are nice. Bathroom very clean, showers look new with a nice hot water. Good place to stay
RangerPaul B Johnson State Park in South Mississippi has newly renovated the RV campground with full hookups and level concrete pads. Geiger Lake is great for fishing, swimming, boating and all water activities. Plus you’re not far for a drive to the gulf.
Campgrounds within a 60-mile radius of Lucedale, Mississippi offer year-round access with subtropical climate conditions. Summer temperatures typically reach 90°F with high humidity while winter lows average 40-45°F. The area features predominantly pine forest terrain with elevation changes ranging from 260 feet near Lucedale to nearly sea level at coastal sites.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Perry Campground provides excellent bank fishing access from multiple lakeside sites. "This campground only has 10 or so sites and could be tricky with large rigs. But if you're able to get in it's great. Very quiet with beautiful views from most sites. If you want to relax on a nice lake and fish or kayak this is the place," explains one visitor who particularly appreciated the affordability.
Historical exploration: Blakeley State Park Campground combines camping with Civil War history on 2,000 acres of preserved battlefields. "There is a boat launch if you want to bring your own. Food truck on Saturday for lunch was a nice surprise," notes one tent camper who visited during a cooler spring weekend. The park offers walking and auto cell phone tours covering Civil War history.
Nature trails: The De Soto National Forest around Turkey Fork Rec Area features multiple hiking options for various skill levels. "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," shared a reviewer who enjoyed the recreational facilities along the reservoir shoreline.
Affordable rates: Several campgrounds offer reasonable pricing compared to coastal alternatives. At Lake Perry, campers note, "Oh and at $13 per night with water and electric you can afford to stay awhile." This makes it particularly appealing for longer stays when exploring the greater Mobile Bay region.
Spacious sites: Turkey Fork Rec Area provides camping areas with good separation between neighbors. "We ventured to this campground not knowing what to expect. It did not disappoint! The sites were spaced further apart than many of the other campgrounds we've been. It was quite and peaceful," reports one camper who appreciated the natural buffer zones between sites.
Water access: Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground offers lake views from many campsites. "We were only sorry that we didn't have time to paddle in the lake and explore more of the park," noted a visitor who stayed at one of the lake-view back-in sites. The park features swimming areas and boat launches for water recreation.
Seasonal crowds: Weekends see significantly higher occupancy rates than weekdays. A Paul B. Johnson visitor observed, "The weekend we were there in November was jammed packed but it seems to clear out during the week when kids go back to school. There were lots of people aimlessly driving around in golf carts, kids running through our site, and plenty of loud music."
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. At Flint Creek Waterpark, one RVer noted, "The only issue I had with the spots were they were all uneven, but somehow I was able to level my 37' travel trailer on the first try without any leveling aids."
Limited cell service: Coverage varies significantly between providers throughout the region. At Leaf Wilderness Area, primitive camping comes with minimal connectivity. Some sites have no signage, with one visitor reporting, "My GPS said turn left, I looked and there was an old, overgrown, wagon trail. Next to a private residence. WITH NO SIGN. I was afraid I was trespassing!"
Water recreation options: Flint Creek Waterpark combines camping with water attractions suitable for children. "Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and small playground available. The water park is not anything 'great', but it's something for little kids ($12) per person," explains a family camper who found multiple activities to keep children entertained.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer chances to observe local fauna. At Paul B. Johnson State Park, there are "so many species of birds if you enjoy bird watching like we do. We enjoyed watching geese and ducks on Geiger Lake in the morning."
Educational activities: Davis Bayou Campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore offers junior ranger programs for children. "We were super happy at the food truck that was there so we didn't have to go off site for lunch. Loved seeing the horses on the trails and the easy bikes for our 5 and 7 year old," shared a parent who completed the junior ranger packet with their children during their stay.
Dump station locations: Plan waste management carefully as facilities vary between parks. One Davis Bayou camper mentioned, "Someone else made a comment that I have to agree with that the dump station is in the middle of the park so you have to leave and come back around to get to it, which I think is kind of strange."
Site selection strategy: At Paul B. Johnson State Park, experienced RVers recommend carefully choosing your site. "We were camping with some friends and we both have 45' RVs so we picked two side by side pull-thrus. However, all those pull-thru sites were super close together and right on top of the people on each side of us. We decided to go find other back-in sites and were glad we did because it gave us more room between sites and we had a great lake view."
Pet-friendly considerations: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Lucedale have specific amenities for pets. All About Relaxing RV Park in nearby Theodore, Alabama provides thoughtful pet facilities. "Clean, safe, convenient, friendly, fun place, cool pool, great gathering areas, great patios and great dog park," notes a reviewer who appreciated the dedicated dog exercise area.
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