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    Sleepy Hollow RV Park offers a dedicated dog park for pet exercise and socialization. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Ovett provide full hookup sites and welcome dogs with minimal restrictions. Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground, Turkey Fork Recreation Area, and Hattiesburg Okatoma River KOA all permit pets at their facilities, with accommodation types ranging from tent sites to cabins and RV spots. The KOA provides special pet amenities including a fenced play area where dogs can run off-leash under supervision. Lake Perry Campground and Forest County Multi-Purpose Events Center maintain clean grounds suitable for pet walking. Many campsites feature picnic tables and fire rings where campers can relax with their pets nearby. The grounds at most facilities remain well-maintained, reducing concerns about ticks or burrs in pet fur.

    Camp Shelby offers dispersed camping options for travelers with pets seeking more rustic experiences. Multiple hiking paths through the surrounding forests accommodate leashed dogs, with some trails featuring water access where pets can cool off during warmer months. Big Creek Water Park provides pet-friendly cabin rentals with clean grounds appropriate for dog walking. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed when outside your vehicle or camping unit, with typical restrictions limiting leash length to six feet. Local reviews indicate the area occasionally experiences wildlife activity, so keeping pets secured especially at night is recommended. Nearby Laurel and Hattiesburg offer veterinary services and pet supply stores within a 20-30 minute drive from most camping locations. The fenced dog area at Sleepy Hollow includes shade trees making it comfortable for pets even during hot Mississippi afternoons.

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      1. Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

      4.3(34)27mi from OvettRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

      "We spent Christmas Holiday in this Beautiful Mississippi State Park,  we have family in the area so instead of Hotels we bring the motorhome down and spend the week here!"

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      2. Sleepy Hollow RV Park

      4.8(5)18mi from OvettRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice little dog park. Lots of turns so go slow and know your rig"

      "After being cooped up in the camper and leashed outside, we were able to bring all of our pups to the enclosed dog play area that had a great big shade tree to run and run and run."

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      3. Turkey Fork Rec Area

      4.4(10)22mi from Ovett21 sitesRVs

      "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."

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      4. Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

      4.9(9)23mi from OvettRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The park is very much off the beaten path so it is quiet and peaceful."

      "They had two TVs and an inside/outside fireplace. The bathrooms have granite countertops, and very nice tile."

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      5. Lake Perry Campground

      4.4(12)25mi from OvettRVs, Tents

      "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

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      6. Big Creek Water Park

      4.2(6)23mi from OvettRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice spot just outside laurel."

      "Located between Collins & Laurel MS. Camped here in a camper van while visiting relatives in Laurel. Most sites accommodate big rigs, but there are a few tent sites as well."

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      7. Forest County Multi-Purpose Events Center

      4.0(4)21mi from OvettRVs

      "However, beautiful lake behind it with a wooden walking bridge that crosses the entire thing. I will be here EVERY TIME I cone this way!!"

      "The RV Park is adjacent to a multi purpose facility. Rodeo, barrel racing, concerts, gatherings, etc. In our stops here, the park has never been more than a 1/3 occupied."

      from $20 / night

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      8. Camp Shelby Dispersed Camping

      2.7(3)20mi from Ovett

      "Stayed in my SUV for 2 nights and didn't see or hear anyone around. Did hear dogs(or coyotes) in the background but nothing happened. It's up on a little hill which is nice."

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      9. Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby

      4.0(2)21mi from OvettRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      10. Shady Cove RV Park

      2.7(3)23mi from OvettRVs, Cabins

      from $40 / night

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    • Caroline S.
      May. 26, 2023

      Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

      Wonderfully kept campground

      Very friendly and helpful staff. Park is very well maintained. The park is very much off the beaten path so it is quiet and peaceful. There is a lot to do within the park– swimming, fishing(no license required), basketball, a playground for children, a dog park, a dog wash station. They just finished building a beautiful out door area with a kitchen, tables/chairs, game area, bathrooms and etc. Need to fill in the potholes in the drive. Need the gravel pad to be larger so you do not need step out into mud.

    • Dennis B.
      Oct. 17, 2022

      Sleepy Hollow RV Park

      Nice place go slow

      Overall I like the campground it is nice and mostly quiet the hiway does produce a bit of road noise but we could not hear it in the camper with the windows closed. Nice little dog park. Lots of turns so go slow and know your rig

    • Cat R.
      May. 30, 2020

      Little Black Creek Campground & Park

      Peace and Tranquility

      Seriously one of the more relaxing parks we've been to in a while. Plenty of space between sites, lots of trees and water views! We were in site 4, which was quite level and easy to back in to. Also had full hookups!!! No loud golf carts this week either! Our site was around 35 dollars a night with taxes. Family and pet friendly.

    • Dale M.
      Mar. 30, 2023

      Little Black Creek Campground

      Disc Golf Destination

      This park is just a little off the beaten path in Lumberton Mississippi. Located about 20 minutes off of interstate 59 and situated on a great fishing lake. The park boasts 2 championship level Disc Golf courses and hosts Big Rip Classic Disc golf Tournament each October. Great fishing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking. Well shaded campsites with plenty of bath houses.

    • Ginney M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 8, 2020

      Clarkco State Park Campground

      Meeting Quarantina, our gently used Flying Cloud 23

      We met our camper (and her prior owner) here at ClarkCo State Park. A perfect place to be introduced to her, complete our purchase and get oriented to our new (to us) camper. Lake side, lots of tree coverage has helped the August 95degree MS temps. Friendly neighboring campers, lots of kids swimming and kayaking. We even took the time to walk a trail or two. Dog friendly, easy hook ups. Prefect first camping experience so far.

    • 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.

    • Johnnie S.
      Jan. 27, 2021

      Flint Creek Waterpark

      Beautiful lake view

      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. This site would be perfect during the summer if you wanted to swim. The site had full hookups with 50amp connection. Plenty of space between sites. Also there are several shower/restrooms located throughout the Seneca Campground.

      Only thing negative about the site was that it was not level. I had to add an extra step to get in and out of my travel trailer.

      Will definitely go back.

    • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 30, 2024

      Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

      Best KOA we've visited

      This was the nicest campground we stayed at on our 4 week trip.  Our level site was on a lovely pond, with a friendly duck. This is the first architecturally designed KOA facility I've seen in two years of camping in our RV. It looked new. It was nicely done. The pool is a good size, the communal kitchen area has barstools on two sides. They had two TVs and an inside/outside fireplace. The bathrooms have granite countertops, and very nice tile. I wish we'd brought our dog because they had a professional quality bathing/grooming room with a professional dog dryer. There are walking trails that look lovely. The woman who checked us in couldn't have been nicer, as was everyone we encountered at the campground. I wish we'd been able to stay longer and we hope to come back soon.

    • Amanda R.
      Sep. 20, 2021

      Sleepy Hollow RV Park

      Hidden Gem!

      We were evacuated to North LA for hurricane Ida. We wanted to find something closer after the storm passed. Found this place in a Google search and called to check availability. We figured we'd be out of luck being that we were trying to book labor day weekend. Luckily, a couple spots were available for us and our friends. As soon as we pulled in Kim greeted us and escorted us to our site, helped us back in, and made sure all of our plugs and hoses were long enough to reach. She even had extras available to lend us if needed. She made sure we were all settled in and everything was good before leaving. We couldn't have been luckier to have found this great little campground! After being cooped up in the camper and leashed outside, we were able to bring all of our pups to the enclosed dog play area that had a great big shade tree to run and run and run. Poop bags and garbage cans were convenient there and throughout the park. They had a nice little pool. Nothing fancy, but just what the kids needed. It wasn't busy in there so they had free reign to wear themselves out(after being cooped up in the campers too). There was a playground area right there between the pool and dog run. Then right next to there was the bath house and laundry room. The restrooms and showers were always clean, and I like that a code was needed to get in, I felt safe going there at night by myself. Since we were evacuating for much longer than we expected, we needed to do laundry too. 4 washers, 4 dryers. We were all so upset since between the 2 campers we had at least 5 or 6 loads of laundry needing to be done(between dogs and sick kids). We asked Kim about it, and the appliance people were there the very next day to fix all of them. She did say they come out once a week to check them all, but I'm sure she had something to do with their quick arrival. The campground is only a few minutes away from the city. There's walmart, walgreens, multiple grocery stores, dollar stores, and so much more. I was even able to bring our pup to a vet'soffice to get his nails clipped. Since we were there for so long we even found specialty coffee shops, nail shops, and an RV supply store all within about a 10 or so minute drive. They also have great wifi! Many of the spots were cement and beautifully leveled. We met a few really great people there, some that were camping, others that were also evacuated, and a couple that were staying there long term for various reasons. We were so lucky to have found Sleepy Hollow to stay when we needed a place most and we can't go back! Thank you Kim for being so gracious and welcoming!

    Guide to Ovett

    Camping options near Ovett, Mississippi center around the Leaf River watershed at an elevation of 160 feet. This area experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for outdoor recreation. The region's mixed pine forests create natural shade at many established campgrounds, though summer humidity can reach above 80%.

    What to do

    Fishing at Lake Perry Campground: The 71-acre lake offers excellent bank and boat fishing opportunities with well-maintained piers. "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," notes Angela from Lake Perry Campground.

    Disc golf at Paul B. Johnson: The park maintains two 18-hole disc golf courses through mature pine forests. "Located on a massive lake and two 18 hole disc golf courses. We managed to make our way down the weekend of an ice storm and the park rangers made their rounds making sure everybody was okay and had plenty of firewood," shares JR R. from Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground.

    Kayaking at Turkey Fork: The recreation area offers boat rentals and easy water access for paddlers. "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. It was so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the recreational area all to ourselves," writes Ashley F.

    What campers like

    Clean bathhouses: Most established campgrounds maintain serviceable facilities. "Bathroom, shower, trail. What more do you need. I wanted to checkout the trail but the rain kept coming but at least it was warm 65°. Nice place to stop on my journey east," reports Stacie O. about Lake Perry Campground.

    Quiet atmosphere at Turkey Fork: Campers appreciate the peaceful setting and fishing opportunities. "Very clean and quiet. Rangers were present at all times but not bugging anyone. I will be back here. There wasn't a lot of fish biting. Still a great relaxing place," says Heather L. from Turkey Fork Rec Area.

    Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse bird populations and wildlife. "We have camped here in tents and in our travel trailer and this place is great for both! Spots are spread out for the most part and have picnic tables, grills and some have fire rings. The lake is nice in the summer for fishing and swimming, but if you're looking for a large boating area this ain't it," comments J K. about Paul B. Johnson.

    What you should know

    Pet-friendly policies: Dog friendly campgrounds near Ovett generally require leashes. "Very friendly and helpful staff. Park is very well maintained. The park is very much off the beaten path so it is quiet and peaceful. There is a lot to do within the park– swimming, fishing(no license required), basketball, a playground for children, a dog park, a dog wash station," notes Caroline S. from Hattiesburg Okatoma River KOA.

    Military activity: Camp Shelby operates nearby with occasional noise. "Camp Shelby is nearby, so you'll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving)," writes Layla D. about Paul B. Johnson State Park.

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