Top Tent Camping near Lucedale, MS

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Best Tent Sites Near Lucedale, MS (9)

    Camper-submitted photo from Airey Lake Recreation Area
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      2. Janice Landing

      3 Reviews
      12 Saves

      Janice Landing is located 10 miles downstream from Moody’s Landing on the Black Creek float trip. Black Creek hiking trail passes near this campground.

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            5. Fairley Bridge Landing

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            3 Saves

            Site serves as the end point for both the Black Creek float trip and hiking trail

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              7. All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

              2 Reviews
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              5 Saves

              All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks.

              The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise.

              We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land.

              You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line.

              We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

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              $25 - $95 / night

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                  9. All You Need Institute - Tent Camping

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                  All You Need Institute stewards 111 secluded acres of pristine habitats on occupied Chata’ (Choctaw) land in the heart of the Gulf South. We are guided by permaculture practices and the innate wisdom of the land to increase biodiversity and fulfill our responsibility to live in right relationship with mother earth.

                  All You Need Institute provides experiential learning and reflection opportunities that foster the practical skills and inner perspectives necessary for balanced relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural resources that make our lives possible.

                  Facility Rentals

                  Our facilities include a 706 sq ft yurt, a private micro-cabin, a shower, and fully loaded outdoor kitchen, two canvas “glamping” tents, and a luxury outhouse. The yurt is a beautiful multi-purpose space that can accommodate groups up to 30 people, 15 with social distancing. We have running well water, a picnic table, a hammock/swing area, and much more to explore with your group!

                  Priority for rentals will always be given to grassroots organizations and organizers who are working on ways to restore relationship with the land and each other. We are interested in collaborating on events and love to hear your ideas regarding what inspires you about being on the land and how we can work together to create something special. To inquire about the specifics of your vision, email info@allyouneedinstitute.com.

                  Add-Ons & OFFERINGS

                  At All You Need, we want to help you make your time here special. We have a variety of healing and adventure options which you can add on to your stay. These include:

                  **Wildflower Bouquets & Decor for Special Events **

                  From The Garden / Foraged Breakfasts or Packed Lunches

                  **Native & Edible Plant ID & Tour of the Ecosystem **

                  Consultation / Q&A About Homesteading / Ecological Land Management & Conservation

                  **Natural Dreamwork Session or Dream Circle **

                  Land Based Wellness Rituals & Energy Healing

                  Kayaking/River Adventure Rides or Guided Paddles

                  Guided Hikes and Tours of DeSoto National Forest

                  Just email info@allyouneedinstitute.com and we will be happy to explore how to make your trip special!

                  Also - We do not wish to turn anyone away from the land for lack of funds. Send an email to info@allyouneedinstitute.com and let us know what your needs are and what you feel you can contribute. This is especially true of those who are marginalized in our society. Please let us know how we can make this place more welcoming, whether through a monetary discount or other means.

                  We are especially happy to do what we can to serve the needs of grassroots organizations who in turn serve the direct needs of frontline communities and ecosystems. We are happy to offer discounts on programs and facilities to serve your non-profit or mutual aid group. Let us know what we can do to help, be it a discount or other form of support.

                  To learn more about why we have these policies, please click here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@allyouneedinstitute.com

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                  $12 - $144 / night


                Recent Tent Reviews In Lucedale

                297 Reviews of 9 Lucedale Campgrounds


                • Angela B.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
                  Oct. 17, 2024

                  Lake Perry Campground

                  Overnighter

                  Nice small campground. The shower was clean yet dated. Had multiple sites with the lake view. Many of the campsite have campers that are staying the maximum stay. So some of the premium site are occupied by them.

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                  Camper-submitted photo from All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin
                  Sep. 8, 2024

                  All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

                  It is dirty and not well organized

                  I went ahead and booked online the favorite spot, hog's wallow. The spot is really nicely arbored, but big spiders all over the place, and ants nests everywhere as well, as soon as I got my food out they were all over . Went to see the shower and it was smelly and dirty as heck. It was enough for me to leave after an hour of visit. I asked for a refund , but they were not willing to do so, hence my comment.

                • KThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Creek Landing
                  Aug. 14, 2024

                  Cypress Creek Landing

                  'Temporarily' Closed for 4 years!

                  This campground has been temporarily closed for 4 years and when I last spoke to the rangers office, there was no schedule for re-opening.

                • Mister.B
                  Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Fork Rec Area
                  Jun. 12, 2024

                  Turkey Fork Rec Area

                  Great campsite!

                  Arrived here today. By the time I got camp set up, the host stopped by welcomed me and said if there are issues to get with them. Very friendly!

                • DThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Meaher State Park
                  May. 31, 2024

                  Meaher State Park

                  Very nice state park

                  Very clean, well kept park. Good space between sites. The only downside I could find was I10 is close enough to be heard. 5 minutes away from battleship park. Plan for a whole day there if you really want to see everything they have to offer. Only an hours drive to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola. Highly recommend the museum there as well as Blue Angels practice viewing.

                • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Gulf Beach RV Resort
                  May. 28, 2024

                  Gulf Beach RV Resort

                  Good for RV spot overnight

                  Stayed here because it was so close, literally a block away, from the Mississippi Colosseum, for granddaughters cheer competition. We checked it and were greeted at arrival, with information packet. FHU, back-in concrete pad, and small dog park. A nice clubhouse and facilities, although we did not use. Directly across the street from the beach, perfect for photos. Clean pool but too cold to use. Very close to neighbors and backed up to apts, which the garbage truck came super early on Sat, dumpster on other side of fence. We were up early, but if you like relaxing and peacefulness, probably not my choice. Close to lots of area attractions, stores and restaurants. Many closed for off season, however. Waffle House next door to RV park. Good for short stay!

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                  Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
                  May. 2, 2024

                  Lake Perry Campground

                  Older campground/lakeside camping

                  We just drove in hoping that there was a suitable site for a 30’ motorhome available. There were 3. The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers. The cost for a site with electric was $15.00 for a senior. $22.00 normally. Joey, the attendant, was so helpful and very knowledgeable. There is a dump. Will come back.

                • SThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
                  Feb. 24, 2024

                  Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

                  Primative but free

                  Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

                • Matt O.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Gulfport KOA Holliday
                  Feb. 9, 2024

                  Gulfport KOA Holliday

                  Great staff new RV park beautifully done.

                  We stayed here after picking up our new 5th wheel from Dad's Camper outlet. Not even a mile away. I hope this is allowed, Cat Trent and Ricky were great with getting our new 5th wheel ready for us. Check them out for any RV needs. The staff was very nice. The campground was very nice. It is only 4 months old. All the amenities you need and expect from a KOA. The only difference is that it's new and not run down. Pull through sites are level and concrete. As you can see from my pics, it was raining quite hard.

                • d
                  Camper-submitted photo from Janice Landing
                  Feb. 5, 2024

                  Janice Landing

                  Pretty nice

                  Have camped here a few times over the years never had a bad experience!! Warm weather weekend campers should probably choose a site on back side of loop as the boat launch gets pretty busy and generally use the section closest to hwy . Expect a few cars thru the night and long periods of silence

                • TThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Shady Acres Campground
                  Jan. 29, 2024

                  Shady Acres Campground

                  Convenient, Full Hook Up, Nice Shade...but nasty showers & dog off leash...

                  Passed through one night stay.  Convenient to get to off I-10, shady spot and full hook up.  Should have used our own shower, but I like to look around......not good.  Code to use the shower wasn't necessary because door wasn't shut and locked, shower was NASTY, but they did provide your own personal brillo pad for cleaning.....Wait, that wasn't a brillo pad!......lol.  Walked dogs in the morning to have to retreat back to camper due to pit bull running around off leash.  Probably won't be back.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Payne's RV Park, Inc
                  Jan. 18, 2024

                  Payne's RV Park, Inc

                  Easy check in, great office personnel, clean, safe and nice amenities

                  Seems newer, close to town but not with all the noise, set far back from the road, clean, really nice pool, great amenities. Reasonably priced. We would visit again

                • DThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from I-10 Kampground
                  Jan. 9, 2024

                  I-10 Kampground

                  Ok for one night

                  I know there are new owners but when I pulled in there was no one in the office. They had a lot of long term people with some pretty old rigs. Did not like the place at all and I moved on.

                • Chris R.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Janice Landing
                  Nov. 29, 2023

                  Janice Landing

                  A place to park

                  We are an older couple but love NF camping. Ratings are so subjective. We are in a camper van. Apparently this is a landing point for float trips. 5 sites total. Toilet was clean. Water on site but not sure I would drink it as there was a lot of sediment. Make sure you have what you need as services are limited. No cell coverage. I think there are nicer options in close proximity. It was free.

                • R
                  Camper-submitted photo from Meaher State Park
                  Nov. 7, 2023

                  Meaher State Park

                  Really nice!

                  Awesome state park! Plenty of room between spaces which are staggered so you aren’t looking out your door at another trailer. We lucked out and got a waterfront site. Had a great seafood dinner at Felix’s just down the road. Would love to come back for more than just a couple of nights.

                • J
                  Camper-submitted photo from Davis Bayou Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore
                  Jul. 19, 2023

                  Davis Bayou Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

                  Great campground

                  Stopped here for 1 night between Lake Charles and Tallahassee. Great half way stop.  Federal National Seashore campground. Make reservations on recreation.gov.  Very nice campground hosts pulled up in their golf cart while they were making rounds around the campground and checked us in.  Clean, level parking. I was in spot 1 which was well shaded. Stores within 5-10 minute drive. Will definitely stay here again.

                • M
                  Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park
                  Jun. 26, 2023

                  Paul B. Johnson State Park

                  Nice lake soso park

                  Ok so I just tent camped here this past weekend in June. When I got to my campsite there was still trash everywhere. Mainly charcoal coals dumped next to the picnic table loaded with cigarettes. There was no fire ring so you could basically start a fire anywhere which I thought was strange. My neighbors were fine but there are no rules on what people can do. Trucks with boat trails were all over the place and most halfway on the road. I was fine driving around but I couldn’t imagine pulling a trailer through it. No camp store so that was a bummer. The registration office was so old and smelly I didn’t want to be in there. Not that there was much to it. The bathrooms were ok. Not dirty but old and hot. What I did like was the night sky. I saw lots of stars. Riding my bike around. Lots of roads for cruising. If you have a boat air Jets skis you would like this better. It just wasn’t for me.

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                  Camper-submitted photo from Blakeley State Park
                  Jun. 26, 2023

                  Blakeley State Park

                  Beautiful state park

                  Beautiful park, love that it is smaller and felt secure. Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water. Went on a treed hike. Not to bad in shade with the water breeze for June.



                Guide to Lucedale

                Camping near Lucedale, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to explore.

                What to do

                • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the local lakes. One visitor at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground mentioned, "The lake has some boat traffic, but not too bad. Great place to bring the kayaks."
                • Hiking: Trails are available for those who love to hike. A reviewer at Little Black Creek Waterpark shared, "The Nature Trail was a little short (under an hour) but that is perfect for little kids."
                • Disc Golf: If you're into disc golf, Little Black Creek Waterpark has two championship-level courses. A visitor noted, "The park boasts 2 championship level Disc Golf courses and hosts Big Rip Classic Disc golf Tournament each October."

                What campers like

                • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean restrooms and showers. One guest at Meaher State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms/showers were clean. Electric/water at tent site."
                • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Blakeley State Park Campground mentioned, "Giant RV spots that were very spaced and secluded."
                • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Cajun RV Park said, "The office attendant was incredibly nice and helpful."

                What you should know

                • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or train tracks. A camper at Cajun RV Park noted, "The only negative was the train noise at night. For the light sleeper, it could be a problem."
                • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Davis Bayou Campground advised, "Make reservations on recreation.gov."
                • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have stores or markets nearby. A reviewer at Flint Creek Waterpark mentioned, "There were also sites with just a pup tent or canopy on them, which led us to think people were paying for 1 site and staking claim to several others."

                Tips for camping with families

                • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. A camper at Dauphin Island Campground said, "The beach is beautiful white sand and is not crowded at all."
                • Plan for Nature Trails: Kids love exploring nature. A visitor at Little Black Creek Waterpark noted, "The kids as well as the adults had a good time."
                • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings smoother. A reviewer at Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground mentioned, "We spent 3 nights in December 2020 and can’t wait to return."

                Tips from RVers

                • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Blakeley State Park Campground said, "We left out in the evening to visit friends and they wanted to know what time we’d be back."
                • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Meaher State Park Campground shared, "The park was clean and quiet except for road noise which wasn't bad."
                • Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before you go. A reviewer at Davis Bayou Campground mentioned, "The campground has recently been repaved: the sites are nice and level."

                Camping near Lucedale, Mississippi, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.

                Frequently Asked Questions

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

                  According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lucedale, MS is Airey Lake Recreation Area with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.

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