Kelly W.
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TravelerTishomingo State Park Campground
Nice quiet campground. We stayed at site 59. Level concrete pad, full hookup. We walked a couple trails. It’s been very dry no waterfalls and small creeks were dry.
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Located in northeastern Mississippi, Tishomingo State Park Campground hosts glamping yurts nestled among dramatic sandstone outcroppings and hardwood forests. Wall Doxey State Park and Chewalla Lake Recreation Area also offer unique glamping accommodations surrounded by mature woodlands, with spacious canvas tents featuring comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor seating areas. Most glamping sites provide climate control options for year-round comfort, while some include kitchenettes and dining areas. Upgraded units feature private bathrooms with hot showers, while others offer proximity to well-maintained bathhouses. One visitor noted, "It is a beautiful CCC camp built in the 1930s with primitive sites, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well."
Glamping guests at Tishomingo enjoy scenic hiking trails with unique rock formations, a picturesque swinging bridge constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and disc golf courses set among the trees. Water activities abound with fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities on the adjacent lakes. Wall Doxey State Park provides glampers with lakeside views and easy access to water recreation, while maintaining proximity to New Albany's dining and shopping. According to a camper, "The sites that back up to the woods instead of the pond are flatter for those who find that more important." Winter visitors particularly appreciate the heated accommodations, while summer guests can enjoy swimming beaches and water activities. Most properties maintain easy reservation systems, with sites bookable up to six months in advance.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near New Albany (11)
1. Trace State Park Campground
"and exited near Tupelo to continue into Trace State Park for a camping event I was attending over the weekend."
"Trace State Park near Tupelo, MS. Once you get into Tupelo the signage directing you to the park is easy to find and follow."
28 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $17 - $342 / night
2. Puskus Lake
"One bathroom away from the sites in the "day use" area. Mostly fisherman. The lake has motor oil/ fuel running on the surface. The docks nice, wide with bench seating."
"The lake is beautiful and they have decks right by the waterfront to relax in."
3. Wall Doxey State Park Campground
"The bathrooms were clean and stocked."
"Quiet wooded area with water and electricity. There are bath houses that have washer and dryer’s available so bring your quarters and laundry soap."
46 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $2 - $447 / night
4. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
"The lake was gorgeous with a winding, unpaved bike trail that was really fun on mountain bikes! We didn’t try, but I bet fishing would be great here."
"No shower or bathroom facilities. Water has plenty of pressure, and runs clear after a few seconds. Surprisingly nice weather and no mosquitoes or gnats. Free firewood, and portajons on-site"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $7 - $40 / night
5. Tombigbee State Park Campground
"All sites close to the bathhouse 2. Most sites with full hook up including sewer and 30/50 amp plugs. (see pics) 3. Multiple updated playgrounds 4."
"The area was clean and surroundings wooded. Neighboring camping spots were adequately spaced."
19 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $2 - $342 / night
6. Davis Lake Campground
"Davis Lake Recreation Area is situated just 4 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway."
"As luck would have it, we spotted this place on our Natchez Trace Parkway map and decided we had enough driving for the day. Beautiful setting among the trees and right next to the lake."
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
7. Tishomingo State Park Campground
"It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade."
"They have big porches, a kitchen, bathroom, and two beds which was perfect for two couples to visit. They are quite old, but it adds to the charm of the cabins. "
31 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $2 - $267 / night
8. Piney Grove
"It was a delight to be able to put in my kayaks right at my campsite and not have to drive to a boat ramp. Each campsite has a ton of trees, which was great for our 7 hammocks."
"Campground staff and other campers are friendly. Park attendant Bobby Owen chatted with us each morning on our walks as he made his rounds. He answered questions and made suggestions."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $36 / night
9. Cross City RV Park
"Water pressure was good at around 45 psi. We had no problems with utilities that were towards the back of the pad as we could back in a good distance."
"Would've been 5 stars if they had a fire pits. Great overnight stop."
10. Thousand Trails Cherokee Landing
"We got cabins for the family, they were very nice (bring your own sheets, towels, and food, they had basic cookware and dining ware but ours is in the camp bin so we used what we brought and were used"
"Emerald green lake, plenty of room between campsites. CANNOT wait to go back!!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 48 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 49 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 59 min from Decatur, AL
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Glamping Reviews near New Albany, MS
184 Reviews of 11 New Albany Campgrounds
Liesel G.
GuideJohn W. Kyle State Park Campground
Quite Scenery beside the lake
We stayed at camp spot 216 with our 36 ft class A RV. It had full hook up and our stay for 1 night was scenic and quiet. There is only ONE functioning bathroom in this lowered end camp ground at the time of our stay and is only has cold water showers. The facility was clean though. The camp hosts at the gate house were, helpful, polite and friendly. We paid $38 for the night at this Premium location with waterfront. No swimming allowed in the lake, but you can fish. Would stay here again for a pit stop, but since we cant bathe in the bathhouse I wouldn't recommend a long stay unless you had your own camper with shower ans toilet facility to use.
Kim K.GuideTishomingo State Park Campground
tishomingo State Park
Very nice campground has concrete pads for RVs water and electric no sewer but does have a dump station has lots of beautiful hiking trails. Dog friendly and historic sites
Amanda F.
LegendDavis Lake Campground
Nice campground
Great campground with a friendly and knowledgeable campground host.
Erin L.GuideTombigbee State Park Campground
FHU- Not big rig friendly
Small park, 20 sites of various sizes, 18 full hook ups(even sewer). Tent& group camping available. Cabins also available. A/C Bathhouse centralized with a vending machine for canned soda, men's side, women's side, and coin laundry(2 washer/2 dryer)$2.50 per use for light wash load- price increases with load size and function.$2.50 per dryer in commercial dryer. Sides each consisted of 3 flush toilets and 2 shower stalls. Lots of playground equipment for kids, along with a small baseball diamond, volleyball nets, BBQ grills, picnic tables and pavilions. Lots of trails around, but seems that they link to the disc golf course. Trolling motor or kayak lake only, NO SWIMMING. You can rent kayaks from the office. Fishing available with permit available at office& limits. Not far from Tupelo, MS, 15 minute drive to explore and shop. Our site#6 was just big enough for our camper(35 ft). We parked our truck(25ft) sideways-ish in front of the camper. We tried to stay out of the road for passing vehicles. There were parking spaces just up from our site, but our truck would have stuck out into traffic. Glad that we didn't because a storm came through and the wind caused a tree to come down over the road in front of our camper where those parking spots were. When I made the reservation via the phone number, I spoke with a representative who was in Maryland, so she had no idea, but said that on her screen the pad size should be long enough and it was not. There is no one at the gatehouse, you have to check in at the office across from the campground or envelopes are provided with a fee list for the honor system. It was quiet at night. There was only 1 other RV hooked up there the whole 7 days that we were. There were people that came through the week for 1 night only, but most people coming into the campground loop were stopping to use the shower facilities, the laundry facilities, or just driving through. We camped at Tombigbee State Park in a Travel Trailer.
- Amanda F.Legend
Wall Doxey State Park Campground
Decent
Not sure if it’s somewhere I would stay right now due to one section being closed.
- Amanda F.Legend
Puskus Lake
Closed
This area is closed. I spoke to a ranger this morning who said the road is full of widow makers. People are moving his barricades and going in anyway.
- LLeon T.Traveler
Puskus Lake
Gorgeous Place!
Stayed here three beautiful nights. Take the road down slow - there are some big chunks missing, but it didn’t cause me any issues. The lake is beautiful and they have decks right by the waterfront to relax in. I can’t speak to the facilities since I brought my own water and didn’t check out the toilets, but if you just need a pretty place to sleep, this was perfect!
- Amanda F.Legend
Puskus Lake
Neat little place
Nice place but since the ice storm hit, it is definitely in need of some clean up.
Guide to New Albany
Camping near New Albany, Mississippi offers a mix of remote forest sites and waterfront recreation areas situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where elevations range from 300 to 600 feet. This north Mississippi region experiences mild winters with occasional freezes and humid summers, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Most campgrounds require at least a 15-minute drive from town, with varying levels of mobile phone reception depending on location.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Three courses await at Tishomingo State Park Campground, ranging from beginner to advanced levels through wooded terrain. "Love this little place. Great for families with many hiking trails and 3 disc golf courses," notes K.S., who visited in October 2020.
Kayaking opportunities: Multiple water access points are available at Davis Lake Campground, including fishing piers and a boat launch. A camper reports, "The sites were level, paved, and all had nice spacing, picnic tables, fire pits and well cared for electric service (50 amp) and water. We had a Great Blue Heron 'friend' during our entire stay."
Walking trails: Explore easy footpaths around Chewalla Lake Recreation Area where multiple paved and unpaved trails connect camping areas to water features. "The shaded footpaths make walking the trails on a hot day still enjoyable. Quiet, low humidity, and plenty of camp sites to choose from make this location a great place to unplug and relax," explains Josh G.
What campers like
Affordable pricing: Many sites offer significant discounts for seniors and America the Beautiful pass holders. At Piney Grove, one visitor noted, "Reasonable cost and if you have an America the Beautiful card site is 50% off."
Waterfront access: Sites along Puskus Lake provide direct water access with minimal crowds. One camper at Puskus Recreation Area shared, "This campground is in the middle of Holly Springs National Forest on Puskus Lake. The campground itself is quite small but the camping spaces have a good amount of room to them so you do not feel like you are on top of each other."
Winter camping options: Several sites remain open year-round with heated facilities. At Cross City RV Park, a winter visitor found, "This is a small 15-spot campground but they have pull-through sites for some large RVs. Full hookups on all sites. Small shower house. $22 a night for us."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking during peak seasons (March-November), though some operate on first-come systems. At Wall Doxey State Park Campground, a camper advised, "Make sure you get there by 3ish to check that your site can accommodate a tent and stakes."
Shower facilities: Bathhouse quality varies significantly between campgrounds, with some offering heated showers and others providing basic facilities. According to a camper at Wall Doxey, "Bathrooms are old, but clean. I'm leery of old bathrooms, but I can make this one work."
Cell coverage limitations: Many forest sites have minimal mobile reception. A Piney Grove visitor reported, "Very little Verizon Signal if any at times. Really out of the way about 30 minutes from NTP and about 40 minutes from Tupelo."
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