Best Cabin Camping near Meridian, MS

Several cabin camping options exist near Meridian, Mississippi, with Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA and Clarkco State Park offering full amenity cabins. The KOA provides air-conditioned cabins with swings on the front porch, while Clarkco offers lakefront cabin accommodations. Most cabins include basic furniture and beds, though specific amenities vary by location. Electricity is standard, with heating and cooling available in most units. Bathroom access depends on the specific cabin type, with some offering private facilities while others require guests to use communal bathhouses. "The cabins are comfortable with an a/c unit. Each cabin has a swing in front. We cooked hot dogs and marshmallows in the campfire ring one night."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Okatibbee Lake Waterpark features cabins closer to the water, offering scenic views without direct waterfront access. Dunns Falls Water Park maintains cabin rentals open from May through September, while Archusa Creek Waterpark provides year-round cabin accommodations. Pet policies vary by location, with Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA and several other parks allowing pets in select cabins. One visitor noted, "The small sites are perfect for my van. No complaints. Busy for the size, a lot of children and families."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic to well-equipped, with some cabins offering only outdoor cooking options. The Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA maintains a small store with camping necessities and basic food items. Turkey Creek Water Park and Clarkco State Park provide firewood for purchase on-site. Marathon Lake in Bienville National Forest offers more remote cabin options but operates seasonally from March through mid-December. Visitors should check specific amenity listings when booking, as furnishing levels and available supplies differ significantly between parks.

Best Cabin Sites Near Meridian, Mississippi (7)

    1. Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA

    16 Reviews
    Meridian, MS
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-4202

    $36 - $63 / night

    "The cabins are comfortable with an a/c unit. The kids love the elaborate slide built into the hill and the snack bar at the pool. This place is nothing fancy -but simple and just what we needed."

    "This park has great owners, kind and understanding. The staff are all great and treat guests very well. They were very accommodating with our situation."

    2. Clarkco State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Quitman, MS
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 776-6651

    $15 - $28 / night

    "State park near Alabama/Mississippi border. Nice park. Chose to do primitive camping for $15 plus tax, but they offer other options too."

    "some sites better than others, sewage hook up available , splash pad for kids and nice swimming, bath house clean and close."

    3. Okatibbee Lake Waterpark

    2 Reviews
    Meridian, MS
    9 miles
    Website

    "RV campgrounds on Lake Okatibbee in Lauderdale County, MS. The pads are asphalt and have electric, water, and sewer connections. They also have picnic table in good shape and a steel picnic grill."

    4. Dunns Falls Water Park

    3 Reviews
    Enterprise, MS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 655-8550

    $15 / night

    "Camping area is about five tables and grills scattered on edge of property. No real sites (no tent pads, no fire rings)."

    5. Turkey Creek Water Park

    6 Reviews
    Decatur, MS
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 635-3314

    "Quite and peaceful small campground with bathroom, hot showers and laundry available. Nice campsite with lake view. Staff is friendly."

    "Small area for camping but new area for bringing horses to camp and trail ride. Clean with nice bunk houses. Fishing was good and sunsets amazing."

    6. Archusa Creek Waterpark

    3 Reviews
    Quitman, MS
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 776-6956

    "Enjoyed our stay, There are a lot of long term lots in the back that are junky, but still it is a nice park."

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  • Kerri T.
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA

    cabin fever

    The people running this Koa were very friendly. The cabins are comfortable with an a/c unit. The kids love the elaborate slide built into the hill and the snack bar at the pool. This place is nothing fancy -but simple and just what we needed. There was access to a small general store, showers and laundry facility. There is a nice quiet area to hang hammocks and chill out. We cooked hot dogs and marshmallows in the campfire ring one night. Each cabin has a swing in front. There are several good restaurants nearby in Meridian. Great, restful weekend trip.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 14, 2022

    Clarkco State Park Campground

    Woodsy state park with dispersed camping near a lake

    State park near Alabama/Mississippi border. Nice park. Chose to do primitive camping for $15 plus tax, but they offer other options too. -dispersed camping -some sites near lake -mediocre fire pits -picnic table -quiet aside from other campers -other campers seem like they get kind of rowdy there, but this was also a holiday weekend -the sites aren’t numbered and are hard to find in the dark because the fire pits and picnic tables are randomly placed throughout the woods. It was like a treasure hunt to find them. -the amenities were far away which is why we’re giving it 4 stars.

  • Gregory H.
    Jan. 6, 2022

    Dunns Falls Water Park

    Okay for one night

    Camping area is about five tables and grills scattered on edge of property. No real sites (no tent pads, no fire rings). Surprisingly little regulation: fires allowed anywhere, swimming “not recommended.” The friendly camp hosts actually encouraged me to camp in the day use/picnic area, since it is closer to the flush restrooms. Water spigots scattered around but most don’t work. Gate to park locks at 5pm (key provided at check in) which is nice for security. Clean area. Close to a highway but few cars traveling at night. I was the only person camping on a weekday.

    $15/night. Not bad considering the locking gate and restrooms with water. The historical structures are neat, as is the waterfall. The whole park can be explored in less than an hour, so I can’t imagine staying multiple nights.

  • J
    May. 31, 2018

    Clarkco State Park Campground

    We really loved the park.

    some sites better than others, sewage hook up available , splash pad for kids and nice swimming, bath house clean and close. The only down side is garbage cans not at sites,has to be carried to trash bin

  • John B.
    May. 15, 2020

    Okatibbee Lake Waterpark

    RV park

    RV campgrounds on Lake Okatibbee in Lauderdale County, MS. The pads are asphalt and have electric, water, and sewer connections. They also have picnic table in good shape and a steel picnic grill. This is not a fancy park, but it is decent. It has a bath house- restroom and showers. It also has washer and dryers. The bath house is in pretty good shape- they keep it fairly clean. The staff is very nice. Most of the pads are in the woods with a few pads overlooking the water- none are on the water. We tent camp, but there are no primitive sites here. There are a few cabins that are closer to the water. This is a place we will come back and stay.

  • J
    May. 6, 2018

    Clarkco State Park Campground

    Clarkco Love ❤️

    This is our second visit within a year to Clarkco. We’ve stayed on both loops. This time on loop 1 we were on site 4. It was tight to get into but had a lovely little land pier onto the lake. This is a very well kept park. The public facilities are very child friendly with a cool and colorful splash pad and cordoned off swimming area. Loop 1 also has a cordoned off swimming area. It’s truly a secret little gem hidden away. It is very quiet and each of the sites are large and private. The public restrooms and showers are extremely clean and well kept. Also they offer large pavilions for large group gatherings. Very dog friendly (we have 3) and the entire campground is respectful of quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am. The Clarkco staff takes great pride in their facilities!! Thank you. You’ll fall in love with Clarkco too.

  • j
    Jan. 21, 2023

    Clarkco State Park Campground

    Clarkco State Park

    Great stay! Beautiful park with many amenities. Have premium sites with 50/30 amp sewer and water. Have lake front sites, pavilions, cabins, and “glamping” tent sites. There is also two roped off swimming areas in lake, playgrounds, and boat ramp. Facilities are well maintained. Very impressed and will stay again.

  • K
    Sep. 30, 2022

    Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA

    Stuck but not stuck

    We pulled into this place the end of August expecting to stay just two nights. Found out trailer tongue was bent and getting it repaired took over three weeks. This park has great owners, kind and understanding. The staff are all great and treat guests very well. They were very accommodating with our situation. The park is clean and well managed, mostly surrounded by large trees that offer great shade with long pull through sites/full hookups available but also a spacious backins. Restrooms and showers are great! Recently updated, always clean, with excellent water pressure. Pool is huge for a KOA and has a long water slide open seasonally. Laundry room is sufficient and as expected. This park has a few long term campers that make great neighbors. The park store offers both necessities and some cute finds. Close enough to see all Meridian has to offer. Okatibbee Lake was one out favorites on the hot days with a swimming beach. I highly recommend whether for a overnight stop or a longer stay.

  • David P.
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Clarkco State Park Campground

    Great family weekend

    Our family of 5 (young kids) stayed for the weekend. A four day weekend would have been perfect. Our site was easy to get into and relatively easy to level. Full hookups. Activities included swimming, splash pad, hiking, disk golf, fishing, kayak rentals, and playgrounds. They are about to close the park for the season to renovate. All the pads are about to be concrete and I think they are fixing some of the space issues(some spots are currently tight to get into). We will be back next year.


Guide to Meridian

Cabin camping near Meridian, Mississippi offers options within a 30-mile radius of the city. Located in east-central Mississippi at around 344 feet elevation, the area features gently rolling hills and pine forests. Summer temperatures typically reach 90-95°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop to the 30s, making cabin amenities particularly valuable during seasonal extremes.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Turkey Creek Water Park provides access to a reservoir stocked with bass where lily pads create ideal fishing habitat. One visitor notes: "Enjoy fishing and especially water skiing with your own boat or a boat rented on site. There is mountain biking and hiking (all easy trails), a sandy beach, and just a nice relaxing atmosphere."

Waterfall exploration: Dunns Falls Water Park features a natural waterfall with historical structures nearby. "Lots of stairs to descend/ascend to get to the bottom of the falls. Nice historical building. I was the only camper there when I stayed. Very quiet," writes one visitor. The entire park can be explored in under an hour.

Water recreation: The region offers multiple lakes for swimming and boating. At Clarkco State Park Campground, campers can enjoy "a beautiful lake next to it," according to one review. Another visitor mentions the park has "a small lake with a beautiful view" plus "hiking trails around the lake."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers specifically mention cleanliness at area campgrounds. A visitor to Clarkco State Park stated: "The campground had the cleanest bath houses I've ever used and a splash pad for the kids to play in." Another noted that the park is "well maintained."

Family amenities: Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA receives praise for its kid-friendly features. One camper shared: "The kids love the elaborate slide built into the hill and the snack bar at the pool. This place is nothing fancy - but simple and just what we needed. There was access to a small general store, showers and laundry facility."

Natural surroundings: Archusa Creek Waterpark cabins offer a peaceful setting. A regular visitor commented: "Been camping there most of my life. Peaceful and staff is great." Many cabins in the region are situated in wooded areas providing natural privacy.

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Some parks have limited seasonal availability. Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake cabins operate from March 1 to December 13, providing a forest retreat option. However, one visitor reported: "Unfortunately we were unable to get in, a sheriff at the gate turned us around."

Varying cabin conditions: Cabin quality differs significantly between parks. At Turkey Creek Water Park, visitors mentioned "nice bunk houses" while Archusa Creek Waterpark reviews noted: "The lake is beautiful. Some of the campsites looked like long term sites with a lot of junk around them."

Water slide timing: If water activities are your priority, check operating schedules. A visitor to Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA advised: "Check in time is 2pm, check out noon. The slide is only open Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-6pm. Pool is open daily from 10am-8pm."

Tips for camping with families

Water recreation options: Turkey Creek Water Park offers multiple water activities for children. A camper mentioned: "Enjoy fishing and especially water skiing with your own boat or a boat rented on site. There is mountain biking and hiking (all easy trails), a sandy beach, and just a nice relaxing atmosphere."

Kid-friendly amenities: Several parks provide specific children's facilities. At Clarkco State Park, one visitor highlighted: "Activities included swimming, splash pad, hiking, disk golf, fishing, kayak rentals, and playgrounds."

Family-oriented spaces: Cabin layouts vary between parks. Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA offers family-friendly common areas as described by one visitor: "There is a nice quiet area to hang hammocks and chill out. We cooked hot dogs and marshmallows in the campfire ring one night."

Tips from RVers

Site navigation: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. A camper staying at Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA noted: "The road to the campground was narrow and a little bumpy getting there but was reasonable for an overnight stay."

Campsite selection: Okatibbee Lake Waterpark offers various site options with specific utilities. One RVer warns: "Beware of 2 sewage hookups. We automatically hooked up to the one on the side by the water and electric. After 3 days there I noticed water puddling... we should have hooked up to the one in the center of the pad underneath our travel trailer."

Long-term spots: Some cabin areas have permanent residents. At Archusa Creek Waterpark, a visitor observed: "There are a lot of long term lots in the back that are junky, but still it is a nice park."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Meridian, MS is Meridian East-Toomsuba KOA with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

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