Top Tent Camping near Natchez, MS
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Best Tent Sites Near Natchez, MS (4)
1. Tunica Hills Campground
12 Reviews•43 Photos•128 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$20 - $110 / night
2. Richard K Yancy Yakey Rd Campground
1 Review•9 Photos•12 SavesCamping: LDWF maintains five primitive camping areas on Richard K. Yancey WMA. There are all-weather access roads as well as a source of potable water at the Shell Road camping area. Richard K. Yancey WMA lies between the Mississippi and Red rivers, beginning north of Lower Old River. The WMA’s terrain is typically flat to depressed; the only significant changes in relief are elevated roads, levees, and a large manmade sand ridge. Numerous small lakes and bayous are formed by the area’s relatively poor drainage pattern. A large portion of the land is subject to annual spring flooding by the Red and Mississippi rivers. Timber on the property consists of mixed bottomland hardwoods. The primary overstory species are bitter and sweet pecan, overcup and nuttall oak, bald cypress, honey locust, hackberry, sycamore, and green ash. There are almost pure stands of cottonwood and willow along the manmade sand ridge. LDWF has planted approximately 265,000 hardwood seedlings on about 800 acres of former agricultural lands and annually maintains abandoned oil well sites and rights-of-way as wildlife openings.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
3. Richard K. Yancy Sand Levee Campground
4 Reviews•22 Photos•77 SavesCamping: LDWF maintains five primitive camping areas on Richard K. Yancey WMA. There are all-weather access roads as well as a source of potable water at the Shell Road camping area. Richard K. Yancey WMA lies between the Mississippi and Red rivers, beginning north of Lower Old River. The WMA’s terrain is typically flat to depressed; the only significant changes in relief are elevated roads, levees, and a large manmade sand ridge. Numerous small lakes and bayous are formed by the area’s relatively poor drainage pattern. A large portion of the land is subject to annual spring flooding by the Red and Mississippi rivers. Timber on the property consists of mixed bottomland hardwoods. The primary overstory species are bitter and sweet pecan, overcup and nuttall oak, bald cypress, honey locust, hackberry, sycamore, and green ash. There are almost pure stands of cottonwood and willow along the manmade sand ridge. LDWF has planted approximately 265,000 hardwood seedlings on about 800 acres of former agricultural lands and annually maintains abandoned oil well sites and rights-of-way as wildlife openings.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
4. Tunica Hills WMA Campground
1 Review•3 Photos•6 SavesThere is a tent-only, primitive camping area off of Parker Road on the South Tract.
Tunica Hills WMA is composed of two separate tracts. The North Tract (2,346 acres) is immediately adjacent to the Louisiana State Penitentiary. The South Tract (4,156 acres) is off Old Tunica Road, which is part of the scenic Natchez Trace System and has been used for travel since colonial times.
The WMA’s terrain is characterized by rugged hills, bluffs, and ravines. The area lies at the southern end of the “loess blufflands” escarpment that follows the east bank of the Mississippi River south from its confluence with the Ohio River. These blufflands offer a diverse and unique habitat that supports some species of plants and animals not found elsewhere in Louisiana.
The forest on the area is classified as upland hardwood, with some loblolly pine and eastern red cedar mixed in on the ridge tops and creek terraces. Hardwoods include American beech; American holly; flowering magnolia; cherrybark, water, and cow oak; hickory; sweetgum; Osage orange; hackberry; eastern hophornbeam; ironwood; yellow poplar; elm; and maple. The understory varies from dense in younger areas of timber to fairly open in older areas. Common understory species are oak leaf hydrangea, two-winged silverbell, trifoliate orange, pawpaw, flowering dogwood, sweetleaf, spicebush, blackberry, and switchcane. At least 20 species of plants classified as rare in Louisiana are found on this area; two of these species have not been found anywhere else in the state.
- Fires
- Tents
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$7 / night
Recent Tent Reviews In Natchez
73 Reviews of 4 Natchez Campgrounds
tinus B.
Scout
River View RV Park & Resort
Best RV park during our stay uptill now
All is true the park describes. Friendly staff, good and clean facilties, much todo around. And more, Natchez downton has a large and free parking, so you can easily do the short drive for the visit.
- BBacl L.Scout
Paragon Casino Resort
Great place.
Great place. I think the best time to visit is in the spring. I highly recommend it. There was also an excellent cinema and casino in the area, which I really enjoyed. Although I prefer betting more because it’s more predictable, and not everything depends solely on luck. By the way, bookies not on gamstop offer very good odds and a wide variety of sports events for betting. I recommend trying them out if you enjoy this as well. As for this place, we plan to visit it again with friends next year because we liked it so much.
Monika G.
TravelerRiver View RV Park & Resort
Spacious Campground
Mostly pull through full hookup sites. Nice grass inbetween sites, lots of shade trees, but not all spots shady, concrete pads (not sure if all are but most), gravel on roads, trash pickup at site, lots of grassy areas for walking dogs, some tent sites. Very attentive and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again, had spot 111 at the end with a great view of the mighty Mississippi River. Accepts Good Sam discount.
Joel R.
LegendRiver View RV Park & Resort
Very nice RV park
This is a very nice RV Park. It’s big. Almost 150 sites, with water, sewer and 30/50 amp electric. There are also a few tent sites with electricity. It’s well kept-grass is mowed, grounds and facilities are clean. There is a playground, a dog park, pool and hot tub. Showers and bathrooms are nice. Laundry room, small grocery/gift shop. And a guest lounge. There is a paved walking trail along the river. There is also a public boat ramp about 1/4 mile away for access to the Mississippi. Internet was sport. With this many Class A motorhomes and people streaming media the server can’t keep up.
Taylor C.
Guide
Tunica Hills Campground
Campground was great!
Ms. Brenda is the best! This campground has all the amenities! Hot water is tricky but the coffee pot makes up for it. There’s a microwave as well. Most of all the sites are separated by the ravines. We hiked down to the creek from the site and also went on trail C at tunica. I wouldn’t recommend trail c if you have small kids unless you wear them in a pack. Brenda has wood you can purchase if you forgot or run out. We were right next to the bathroom, sink, and shower.
- GGhost R.Traveler
Lake Bruin State Park
Quick camp
Friendly park staff!!! Super clean facilities. Well maintained camp ground.
Tanya R.Guide
Clear Springs Recreation Area
Great weekend getaway
Clean and quiet. Trails are well maintained. Our spot was a perfect ledge overlooking the lake . Can’t beat $20 a night which includes electric and water.
Caroline S.GuideRiver View RV Park & Resort
Big Rig Friendly
Nice wide roads in the park so easy to access your site. Pool area is very nice. There are tables, chairs, rocking chairs and recliners for your use. There is a large shaded area if you don’t want to sit in the sun. The lawns throughout the park are very well maintained. Very level sites with shade. A very nice enclosed dog park along with many paths to walk your dog. Utilities all work well. Like most campgrounds, there are lots of cigarette butts on the ground and dog poop. I don’t understand why people can not pick up after themselves! WIFI is spotty along with the over air channels. There were many dead large limbs in the trees above our site. We had a bad rain storm and many fell onto our roof. Luckily, we had no damage.
- Mica H.Guide
Clear Springs Lake Rec Area NF Campground
Good hiking and beautiful camping
10/10
Robert D.TravelerLake Bruin State Park
Beautiful park
Sites on the lake are a little closer then we like but the water view was very nice. Off lake sites are spread out more. The site map on the website is labeled wrong so when we showed up we wound up with a non water location. The office fixed it promptly. Be aware water will be hard to come by in peak season.
Duncan G.LegendParagon Casino Resort
Great Infrastructure, Great Price
I was impressed with this place. They spared no expense in developing and maintaining this park. I was there in late March and the place was only about 25-30% full. We had ample privacy. The only thing I didn’t like was the lack of bathrooms in the park. There was only one in the office building. I like to rely on park bathrooms as much as possible. This place is designed for self-contained RV camping. I needed cash so I went into the casino and used an ATM. I was charged a$5 fee. Grrrr. You can't beat the price for a full hookup.
- JJames M.Traveler
Grand Gulf Military Park
Nice campground !
We stayed in the upper campground and really liked it! Nice museum on site and the park people are dog friendly! Quiet with full hook ups. Limited Wi-Fi, good tv reception
- SStephen D.Guide
Lake Bruin State Park
Great park
Beautiful quiet park. Many waterfront sites. Highly recommend
NapunaniLegendRiver View RV Park & Resort
Great View of Mississippi River
PROS
Veteran discount
Easy access to Natchez Trace Parkway
Quick checkin with friendly staff S
Site 38 level
Concrete parking pad surrounded by grass
Pristine clean private 3 piece bathrooms
Entire park well maintained
Site picnic table
Quiet
Good WIFI signal
Trash pick up at each site
Small laundry on-site
Great concrete riverfront walkway
CONS
$3 reservation fee
Gravel roads
No shade site 38
No campfires permitted at campsite. Must use“community“ fire-pit
James and Susan K.
RangerRiver View RV Park & Resort
Great private RV and Tent campsite park.
We were here with a group and were assigned in sites together. Each site was spacious with FHU on concrete pads. There is one central Store, Laundry, Bathroom/Showers and swimming pool. Bath/Showers were a little worn but still waiting for a fresh seasonal coat of paint. Super walking path between sites and Mississippi River. You can watch barges making their way on the river.
- Kenneth M.Traveler
River View RV Park & Resort
Great place!
This is the second time I have camped here and both times have been great! The park is on the banks of the Mississippi River just south of the bridge on the Vidalia. LA side. Great walking, biking, running path that you can follow under the bridge. Dog Park, playground for the kids, and pool. The staff always seem pleasant and there are plenty of squirrels, which my French Bulldog loves to chase. He’s a squirrel dog in his own mind! 🤣
- RRon P.Guide
Clear Springs Recreation Area
Great Fall stay
Great campground and awesome bath houses. Great hiking trails. Very quiet and secluded. Verizon service was weak. Loved it and will return.
- PPaul P.Traveler
River View RV Park & Resort
Great campground
Clean and friendly. Looks to be off season in Sept and was quiet. Would highly recommend. Rates were very reasonable this time of year
- Tyler H.Ranger
Tunica Hills WMA Campground
Primitive Only on WMA
This campground is in a Louisiana Wildlife Management Area in Tunica Hills. Did not get to spend a night but spent an hour checking out this site. Basically an open field. There are porta-potties on site and a deer cleaning rack for hunting season. No dedicated spots, just basically pop your tent anywhere you can find a spot, however seems to be a fair amount of spots. Primitive only.
- Tyler H.Ranger
Tunica Hills Campground
Mostly peaceful
You have to carry your stuff to your camp site as people have already said. Ownership is nice and helpful. You can buy a small bundle of wood for $5. Stayed in the little A frame cabin. Port-o-potties are clean and there is a shower and a sink. I also had good service the whole time(verizon.)
- NapunaniLegend
Grand Gulf Military Park
Good Stay When Traveling Natchez Trace
PRO
Senior discount- saved $10 for 2 nights
No prepayment required when phone reservations made 154 days prior to arriving
7 miles off of US61
Good jumping off spot for Natchez Trace and Vicksburg Battlefield
Friendly and helpful staff
Firewood delivered to campsite by staff for $5
Very quiet
Moveable metal frame wooden picnic table
Metal fire ring (only in upper loop) without cooking grate
Some shade
Level site #12
Entrance gate locked overnight
Upper loop 3/4 occupied; lower loop no occupants Thursday or Friday night
CONS
Street lights in campground
Campsite is selected from whatever is available upon your arrival, so you have to drive around and look for your site
Gate locked earlier than 5pm as we were told it would be locked at 5pm, but upon arriving at 445pm and it was locked!
No campfires permitted in lower loop and that’s where the sites have the most shade Site#12 got covered with about 2 inches of mud upon a rain storm
Tiny grocery store in Port Gibson; otherwise it’s a trip to Vicksburg for the closest Walmart
Port Gibson had a McDonalds, Sonic and Pizza Hut(take out only)
1 bar Verizon
No WiFi
Tony S.ScoutRiver View RV Park & Resort
Great campground
We stayed here for a week starting may 1st of 2022. Sites are large, had no problem with our 36 ft fifth wheel. easy access to Natchez to visit. campground was well maintained. We would definitely come back.
Fred S.LegendClear Springs Recreation Area
Nice family campground
$20, $13 with fed pass. 22 sites. Electric & water hookups. Dump station. Two campground loops - B: Sites 1-12, & A: Sites 13-22. Loop A is prettier that Loop B, but Loop B has more level sites which may be more suitable for larger campers. Camped at site 7 in a camper van. Large site backed against the woods with access to a hiking trail. Not much privacy between sites. Nice family campground. Sites have table, lantern post & fire ring. Picnic Area also in this rec area. Beautiful setting by the lake. Restroom/shower house needs some work. Mens shower stalls have standing water in them - possible drainage issue. Women's toilet stalls also have a similar issue due to a leaky toilet. Bugs were not too bad here in April. No AT&T & T-Mobile service at our campsite, but picked up a weak signal by the lake.
- DDENISE G.Guide
Tunica Hills Campground
Beautiful and unique
Loved this small quiet camp ground. It is basically hike-in, although the host is great enough to offer to haul your stuff with her 4WD atv cart. The common areas are a surprising bonus. Shower was lukewarm but portopotties are spotless. Dishwashing station and outdoor kitchen are icing on cake.
We stayed at the site “Wilson” which was incredible. If you don’t want / need electricity site #10 is tops.
Brandon R.TravelerLake Bruin State Park
Great Place to Relax
Great site on the water. Clean camp, well maintained. Park staff friendly. If you are planning on fishing, have your fishing prior to arriving - no place near to get one.
Flannel Fabe ..RangerClear Springs Recreation Area
Turkey Town
We preferred the ridge loop. Clean bathrooms with shower. Good access to trails nearby. Electricity and water at site. Sites feel private.
- ddebra V.Traveler
Paragon Casino Resort
Hometown camping
Stayed here right after Xmas 2021 and thru New Years with family and friends. Great place with friendly staff.
Guide to Natchez
Camping near Natchez, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a rustic getaway or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking Trails: Explore the trails around Rocky Springs Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are some hiking trails & historic sites to visit," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
- Historic Sites: Visit the old church and cemetery near Rocky Springs Campground. A camper shared, "Being a Nevada Barr fan, I was delighted to see the cemetery she mentioned in one of her books."
- Fishing and Boating: At Lake Bruin State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. One reviewer said, "Great site on the water. Clean camp, well maintained."
What campers like:
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peacefulness at Rocky Springs Campground. A visitor noted, "Very quiet and peaceful place."
- Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness of the facilities at Natchez State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Bathhouse was clean with a washer/dryer for $1.75."
- Spacious Sites: Campers at River View RV Park & Resort appreciate the spaciousness. A guest said, "Mostly pull through full hookup sites. Nice grass in between sites, lots of shade trees."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: At Rocky Springs Campground, there are no showers or potable water. One camper warned, "Have your fresh water tank full when you arrive."
- Rustic Conditions: Some campgrounds, like Percy Quin State Park, may have older facilities. A visitor noted, "The bathrooms were awful and it looks like the maintenance crew don’t check them regularly."
- Cell Service: Expect limited cell service in some areas. A camper at Clear Springs Recreation Area mentioned, "Verizon service was weak."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Natchez State Park Campground is a great option with amenities like a playground. One reviewer said, "The park is easy access to Natchez and surrounding historical sites."
- Plan for Activities: Bring bikes for the kids to ride around. A camper at Rivertown Rose Campground shared, "We rode our bikes around the park and rode across the street to the city park."
- Pack Snacks: Since some campgrounds lack stores, like Rocky Springs Campground, it's smart to bring your own food. One camper noted, "No market."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: Some sites can be uneven. A reviewer at Natchez State Park Campground advised, "Be careful selecting your site, some are uneven and the pad sets above ground level."
- Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like River View RV Park & Resort offer full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. One guest mentioned, "It’s big. Almost 150 sites, with water, sewer and 30/50 amp electric."
- Be Mindful of Wi-Fi: Internet can be spotty. A visitor at Magnolia RV Park Resort noted, "WIFI is spotty along with the over-air channels."
Camping near Natchez, Mississippi, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!
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