Best Glamping near Petal, MS

Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground and Hattiesburg/Okatoma River KOA house upscale glamping accommodations near Petal, Mississippi with full amenities for comfort-focused outdoor stays. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping units with electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces overlooking scenic waterfront views. The KOA property includes luxury glamping options with granite countertops in bathrooms and stylish interiors. One guest shared, "This was the nicest campground we stayed at on our 4 week trip. The bathrooms have granite countertops, and very nice tile." All You Need Institute offers a distinctive yurt and micro cabin experience with more rustic but still comfortable accommodations, providing drinking water and toilet facilities while maintaining a more natural setting.

Waterfront activities dominate the glamping experience at these locations, with Paul B. Johnson State Park providing direct lake access for swimming, fishing, and kayaking from glamping sites. The Hattiesburg KOA features a professional-quality swimming pool, walking trails, and a communal outdoor kitchen area with fireplaces and entertainment spaces. A visitor noted, "They just finished building a beautiful outdoor area with a kitchen, tables/chairs, game area, bathrooms and etc." Flint Creek Waterpark's glamping accommodations offer access to multiple beaches, boat launches, and a waterpark with slides. Most glamping sites remain open year-round, though summer brings higher occupancy rates and additional water-based activities. Reservations are recommended, particularly for waterfront glamping units which offer the most desirable views and direct water access.

Best Glamping Sites Near Petal, Mississippi (7)

    1. Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Purvis, MS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 582-7721

    "Our spot was right next to a street light. Makes it hard to view the stars at night. Verizon cell service was very strong. No WiFi available."

    "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"

    2. Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

    9 Reviews
    Hattiesburg, MS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 520-6631

    "Cabins, laundry, pavilions, pool, propane and store."

    "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."

    3. Flint Creek Waterpark

    17 Reviews
    Wiggins, MS
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 928-3051

    "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."

    "We prefer more secluded camping sites, and this campground provides plenty of space despite being so packed. There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating."

    4. Big Creek Water Park

    4 Reviews
    Ovett, MS
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 763-8555

    "All the things you need-electricity water fire ring and concrete picnic table. Lake playground. Bath house with flush toilets. Could use an update but not bad. Just a beautiful setting."

    "The bath house is dated and only 1 washer and dryer but the park itself is great"

    5. Wiggins Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Wiggins, MS
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 528-4446

    $30 / night

    "Have handicap bathrooms and Laundry room. Very clean throw out the park. Place to walk your dogs."

    7. Maynor Creek Waterpark

    2 Reviews
    Ovett, MS
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 735-4365
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Glamping Reviews near Petal, MS

68 Reviews of 7 Petal Campgrounds


  • Nancy A.
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Nice Park

    The best sites are the first come first serve sites. These sites are in the Mohawk area. I would avoid the Kahaka area if you want a beach area as there isn’t one. All the bathrooms have no air conditioning. There are boat launches and many sites that you can anchor your boat at or near by.

  • Tiffany M.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

    Recently renovated MS State Park

    The park is nicely renovated with lots of waterfront spots. We caught a few small bream. Our spot was right next to a street light. Makes it hard to view the stars at night. Verizon cell service was very strong. No WiFi available.

  • Layla D.
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

    Beauty to Behold at Paul B

    We have heard great things about Paul B. Johnson for years, even before we began our own camping adventures. It was definitely a campground we were excited to check out, so we booked a long weekend getaway with the promise of beautiful spring weather. Unfortunately, our trip here was cut short due to a family emergency, but we were able to scope things out for future adventures.

    It was a bit of a trek from our home on a work night, so we arrived after dark at site 67. This campground does not lock up at night, so this was not a major issue. We entered the campground through what we later learned was a back entrance off of Geiger Lake Road, so we didn’t check in until the next morning at the visitor center. 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 road). The main entrance to the park has a much “fancier” building than the back entrance and leads you to drive over a spillway (which is TOTALLY safe, so no worries). The roads in the campground are narrow, two-lane roads but are not conducive to two RVs passing one another. We had to get off of the road for others to pass.

    Our site was lakeside on a hill leading down to a pier that jutted into the lake. It also had a grill and wooden picnic table that was movable. Having full hook up was nice! However, the connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses). There was no dedicated fire ring but there was evidence of camp fires, so we just cleared a space and set up our chairs. However, some sites had a metal fire ring and concrete picnic tables. Lower numbered sites are older with newer sites being those in the 100s. The newer sites are more level and have concrete pads instead of asphalt pavement. However, the views aren’t nearly as nice. Site 16 is next to a pier that leads to an island (super cool but everyone can access that, so you’d lose privacy). Many sites have decks, but that really sacrifices “yard space” if that’s an important factor for you. Some sites we were interested in for our next visit included 71 and 84, but we really loved site 67 and would give it another go for a future visit.

    Camp Shelby is nearby, so you’ll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving). There is a splash pad, lake swimming, and several picnic areas near the visitor center that would be awesome for kids and families when the weather is warmer. There are so many species of birds if you enjoy bird watching like we do. We enjoyed watching geese and ducks on Geiger Lake in the morning. There’s also a nature trail that we didn’t get to check out. The views from our camper were beautiful at Paul B, and we would love to visit this campground again soon!

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

    Groomed park in the wilderness.

    Beautiful park. Could use just a little more space. Lots of wildlife and amenities. Cabins, laundry, pavilions, pool, propane and store.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 3, 2020

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Worth the money

    My boyfriend and I car camp and try to stay in primitive areas for the lesser (or no) fees. This site was $15 for primitive camping but included a water spigot as well as port-o-potties. There were also fire rings at each camping site.

    We stayed here during Halloween and it was pretty crowded. We prefer more secluded camping sites, and this campground provides plenty of space despite being so packed. There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating.

    We didn’t have any problems with rowdy kids or quiet time. Everybody was mostly respectful. We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction.

  • 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.

  • R
    Feb. 11, 2017

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Flint creek

    Loved, loved this Campground...This was always our go-to. Lake is always great. Nearby Hiking trail a few geocaches and then there is the water park... I grew up in the old water park and it was great but when they upgraded, and it needed an upgrade bad, all the prices for pat Harrison went up... They have just started clearing the brush around the campsites, much needed, but there are so many things that are in disrepair and are taking a back seat to the water park. The bathrooms are always clean and in great working order... And the views of the lake are phenomenal. I gave it the rating because I see so much potential that is not being used.

  • Greg H.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Rest & relaxation

    We stayed a week in October & enjoyed it. A lot of the sites were decorating for Halloween. Att service was good


Guide to Petal

The Mississippi Pine Belt area surrounding Petal offers diverse camping and glamping opportunities within dense pine forests. Located about 100 miles from the Gulf Coast at elevations between 200-300 feet, this region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. Camping near Petal, Mississippi provides access to several waterways including the Leaf River, Okatoma Creek, and multiple lakes where fishing and paddling are popular activities.

What to do

Hiking trails: At Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy nature trails through pine forests. "There is a nature trail that we didn't get to check out. The views from our camper were beautiful at Paul B," notes Layla D.

Disc golf courses: The park offers extensive disc golf facilities for enthusiasts. "Located on a massive lake and two 18 hole disc golf courses," shares JR R., who visited during winter and noted that "park rangers made their rounds making sure everybody was okay and had plenty of firewood."

Fishing opportunities: Flint Creek Waterpark provides multiple fishing access points around its lake. "The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout," writes Johnnie S. about site 29, adding that it has "full hookups with 50amp connection."

Waterpark activities: During summer months, several area parks operate waterslides and swimming areas. One camper at Flint Creek mentioned, "The water park has a ton of slides and will keep kids young and old entertained sliding down the hill into the lake."

What campers like

Wooded campsites: Big Creek Water Park offers shaded sites within forest settings. Steve W. appreciates that the campground provides "sites are roomy. All the things you need-electricity water fire ring and concrete picnic table. Lake playground. Bath house with flush toilets."

Lake views: Many campers praise the waterfront locations available at Paul B. Johnson State Park. Larry L. shares, "We found an asphalt pad with full hookups overlooking Lake Geiger for our Sprinter Camper van. The park features the Lake set in a tall pine forest and was near capacity but did not feel crowded or loud."

Wildlife watching: The natural surroundings attract diverse wildlife. Hannah L. at Flint Creek noted, "We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction."

Clean facilities: Hattiesburg/Okatoma River KOA maintains high standards for their amenities. Jim W. remarked, "This was a great find in the middle of Mississippi on a trip from Hot Springs Village to the beach. Looked to be new and well-kept."

What you should know

Reservation recommendations: Many parks fill quickly, especially on weekends. Nancy A. advises at Flint Creek, "The best sites are the first come first serve sites. These sites are in the Mohawk area. I would avoid the Kahaka area if you want a beach area as there isn't one."

Uneven sites: Be prepared for potentially unlevel camping pads. One camper at Flint Creek noted, "The only issue I had with the spots were they were all uneven, but somehow I was able to level my 37' travel trailer on the first try without any leveling aids."

Military noise: Some campgrounds experience occasional noise from nearby military installations. A camper at Paul B. Johnson mentioned, "Camp Shelby is nearby, so you'll hear various noises from that (not overly distracting but I wish I would have known before arriving)."

Rustic options: All You Need Institute offers more secluded glamping experiences but with fewer amenities than commercial parks. Ashley F. notes this place is "a labor of LOVE! 111 Acres to be explored with unique and comfy accommodations."

Tips for camping with families

Splash pad access: Families appreciate the water features designed for younger children. Michelle F. recommends Paul B. Johnson, saying "They have a splash pad for the kids and a disc golf course! Definitely recommend!"

Beach swimming: Multiple swimming areas cater to different age groups. At Flint Creek, Johnnie S. noted, "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."

Halloween festivities: Fall camping includes special events at some parks. Hannah L. shares, "We stayed here during Halloween and it was pretty crowded. There were several RV campgrounds that had decorations and trick-or-treating."

Last-minute options: Maynor Creek Waterpark can accommodate unexpected travel plans. Kelsey R. appreciated Hattiesburg KOA when traveling with children: "We were driving our van to the beach with our 5 kids, by 11pm we decided to stop for the night. A very kind human answered when we called, even last minute."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on your priorities for space versus amenities. At Paul B. Johnson, Nancy W. advises, "We were camping with some friends and we both have 45' RVs so we picked two side by side pull-thrus. However, all those pull-thru sites were super close together... We decided to go find other back-in sites and were glad we did because it gave us more room between sites."

Water connection locations: Check utilities placement before setting up. One camper at Paul B. Johnson noted, "The connections were quite spread out with the water pretty far back from the other connections at this site (we needed two water hoses)."

Level site recommendations: Some parks have areas with better leveling. According to Nancy W., "Our site was level but not all in the park are. All the utilities worked well and we were able to get tv over our antenna and our Verizon phone and internet worked great."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Petal, MS is Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.

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