Top Tent Camping near Pope, MS

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Best Tent Sites Near Pope, MS (15)

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208 Reviews of 15 Pope Campgrounds


  • L F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Point Primitive Campground
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Eagle Point Primitive Campground

    Unsafe

    I had a horrible experience at this campsite. Rolled up to find one (miserable) couple there. They were blasting music out of their car which is whatever and I waved hello and they just stared. Multiple cars came thru the campsite at night, shining their headlights every which way. Even though it says don’t enter past a certain point unless you are camping, this is clearly a spot for locals to do what they cannot do at home. At 2am I hear barking and one of my dogs busts through my tent. I go out there and there is a pack of wild dogs scouring the campsite. They weren’t terrifying or coming at us, but it was still scary. No more than 10 mins later two cars surround my tent with headlights, which is really scary for anyone, but I am a young woman traveling alone. Apparently the couple called the cops saying my dogs had been barking all night. There was brief barking and it was the wild dogs who were actually eating the trash the evil couple left out. Even if my dogs were barking, why is surrounding my tent with only headlights at 2am appropriate? I couldn’t see anything. Never saw a ranger, immediately left in the morning. Sorry for the essay, just hope to spare someone a similar experience. It is beautiful tho.

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Hernando Point
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Hernando Point

    Lake?

    The lake is currently drained because they are working on the dam. Made reservations online. Pretty much all the sites I thought would be easy to get into were reserved, so I chose this one. Website said it was good for 53' unit and 2 vehicles. We have a 36' 5th wheel and it was a little difficult to get in. Someone previously knocked down the site number post. I also had a problem with the post for site 31 being in the way. I finally just backed in by driving on the grass. It only fits the 2 vehicles if each one has 2 tires in the grass. It turns out that all of those reserved sites online were empty. There is hardly anyone here. It would have been nice to have one of those angled for better entry. Other than the empty lake and difficult backing in it is a nice park. Standard COE fare.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Storm Creek Lake Campground
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Storm Creek Lake Campground

    Mixed Feelings

    I have stayed at this campground twice.  The first time (2022) was a rainy day and I didn't feel like setting up a tent in my reserved space, so I upgraded to one of the very nice, and at the time quite new cabins for about $75 total.  I loved the winding drive down to Helena-West Helena. It was beautiful, the rain was not too bad.  The cabin was wonderful.  I had such a happy experience that time, I returned to car camp last year (2023) on my way west. I did not bother setting up a tent, but rented an RV space. It was fine. . . lots of mosquitos in the evening (mid-September) and a construction crew was renting out an RV spot across from me.  There were no other campers, but I felt safe.  The bathrooms (unisex) were not nearly as clean as the first visit, but were ok.  The guys across the way were quiet and respectful.  The whole thing was ok. . . but I did have the thought expressed in another comment that there is just too much concrete and asphalt in this place.  Maybe they are concerned about keeping the jungle at bay, so they paved it . . . but consequently it feels like a parking lot with a beautiful periphery. Is also was pretty expensive for what I needed ($42), since I sleep on a cot in my SUV and don't need electricity, water, dumping, etc.  But that is my fault for not asking for a tent site.

    I decided to head there at the last minute, and called the office right before closing to rent via telephone (should have asked for a tent site, cheaper).  I did not have to make the 14 mile drive to Marianna to check in. 

    The crew staying in the RV across the way, left vert early in the morning.  It was cool and shady in my spot, so I moved my vehicle to sunny spot (tent area!) and had a nice leisurely breakfast before heading out.  It was mid-week, and nobody else was there.  A ranger (?) drove through pretty early (before I moved my car) and said hi. She knew i had rented a spot.  Very friendly, just as the folks in Marianna had been when I went there in 2022. 

    All in all it is a good spot. Quiet and safe.

  • JP A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Point Primitive Campground
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Eagle Point Primitive Campground

    This is a must visit

    This place was absolutely gorgeous. I was alone in the campground both nights i was there with a couple of people coming in during the day to have lunch at one of the picnic tables.

    I might have worked on my tanlines 🤫

    I fit pretty good in my 24' motorhome but woupd be leery of something too much bigger. 

    Do not try to come at night. It is pitch black and steep drop offs. 

    Really nice set up for tents if thwt is your thing.

  • Tucker C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    Gate locked after hours

    Arrived at the park a little after 11pm and the gate was locked with a sign saying “Closed 10pm-6am.” On the website it said “first come first serve.” Very disappointing, ended up driving another 30 min and booking a hotel.

  • David V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Teckville Campground
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Teckville Campground

    No one will answer the phone s in Mississippi

    Teckville was a good place to stay. And it could still be. Nice Boat ramps Bathroom. But a person can not get no one to answer the phones in Mississippi

  • LuAnn R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from EZ Daze RV Park
    Apr. 28, 2024

    EZ Daze RV Park

    Wonderful place to stay!

    Such a gem of a campground - 15 minutes off I-40 East but felt like a safe option a little ways out of the busy downtown Memphis area. From the moment I pulled in I could tell I had made a great choice - super clean showers, bathroom and laundry. The grounds are impeccable and sites and roads are all paved. Site 21 is nice and private at end of a row and is pull thru

  • Rachel
    Camper-submitted photo from Chickasaw Hill
    Apr. 27, 2024

    Chickasaw Hill

    More rural campground area

    This might be one of my favorite places to camp on Enid lake. It is a favorite for many locals and more off the beaten track. Has showers bathrooms playground boat ramp and beach for the campers and picnickers that come to the lake. RV spots with or without full hookup. Reservations available online

  • Rachel
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace Creek
    Apr. 27, 2024

    Wallace Creek

    Great fishing & camping

    This is a very popular camping area with very good fishing it is fairly well maintained with showers and bathrooms hookups for RVs tents etc mostly quiet and reservations can be made online. Close by many other camping areas on Enid lake, a general store, the hatchery, floating dock, fishing Pier on the channel, playgrounds, Beach, basketball, and corps of engineer field office.

  • e
    Camper-submitted photo from Pats Bluff
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Pats Bluff

    Quiet and plesant

    They have large flat sites. Some with full hookup some just P/W. Reserve on line. We were there in Feb not busy at all. COE was responsive to bathroom cleaning issue. Host was very friendly. Camp ground is very clean but went for a hike along the shore and the trash was off the chart!!!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace Creek
    Mar. 4, 2024

    Wallace Creek

    Another great ACE campground in the area

    The campground hosts are excellent in this campground. It is well maintained and has many choices of sites from woodland to lake side.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from North Abutment
    Mar. 4, 2024

    North Abutment

    One of the best ACE campgrounds in the area

    We have stayed here many times on our way south in January and found it great Recently they installed sewer for full hookup in all sites This year we ended up staying for 6 weeks in the area on ACE campgrounds and 14 days here and we liked this best .

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Jan. 27, 2024

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    A lot has changed since some of these reviews

    This seems a very typical NFS campground. Lots of spots some with electric and water and a number which are primitive. It is rustic. The electric service has an open ground situation so my camper wouldn't take it which was fine but a lot of the year could be an issue. There are bathrooms and private showers. I did not need or use the facilities but they were clean and seemed functional. I am literally the only camper here which frankly I think is wonderful. Tons of places to walk and a lot of nice views of the lake. I will definitely be back and use it for an overnight on my way out or back to my winter location.

  • Craig E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace Creek
    Jan. 12, 2024

    Wallace Creek

    Great spot on Enid Lake

    Stopover in January. Left one day early because of imminent weather on our route home. Otherwise would have stayed longer. Beautiful trees, lake, and drive. Enid Lake is big with lots of walkable shoreline. Bathhouse extra large and clean. It even smelled good if you can believe that. Large sites with elbow room. Our site 27 had great views with full Hookups. Site 30 would be optimal site with view and pull through.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Puskus Lake
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Puskus Lake

    Great solo camping experience

    Campsite was great. Beautiful lake and not crowded. Night time was quiet. Really enjoyed the views and relaxing environment. This is a great location to disconnect, but do not expect the amenities other sites offer (bathrooms, electricity, water, etc.).

  • Elizabeth S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beach Point - Sardis Lake
    Sep. 11, 2023

    Beach Point - Sardis Lake

    Quiet campsites, pretty view

    We reserved campsites 13 and 14, at the far end, behind the restrooms. You have to park in the parking lot and carry your stuff to the site. But it’s a tent-only campground and there were only a couple other tents there so it was quiet and peaceful. Our lots were large.

    There was plenty of firewood to be collected on site.

    There’s a boat launch but it didn’t add significant traffic or noise.

    The bathrooms were…campsite bathrooms. Not the best, not the worst. No locked on stall doors. No soap. But the toilets flushed so there’s that.

    Very pretty view of Sardis Lake.

    The negatives: The flies!! They were so so bad! And bighty!! My poor dogs were covered in flies, as were we.

    Other negative is just about a previous camper. At our site, we picked up literally a case’s worth of Coors beer bottle caps. Evidently they didn’t throw away a single one, even though garbage is provided and literally just right there.

  • Makk H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    Open in 2023

    Quiet, peaceful and cheap. 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

  • Chris D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chickasaw Hill
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Chickasaw Hill

    Could be Special

    A great little spot with water and electric , pull through and some back in sites . It was very warm but we knew that , would go back in different seasons , easy place to walk to to fish and or swim opposite of the boat ramp . Quiet hardly any through traffic , good Verizon service with our booster . Clean bathrooms and showers .

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from EZ Daze RV Park
    Jul. 12, 2023

    EZ Daze RV Park

    Super Clean, Easy to get to from I-55

    The park is very clean and exceptionally well maintained. Perfect overnight. One exit north has everything you need; food, Aldi's, Walmart.  

    The Dog Run is a huge area. We experienced a problem with our Powerdog 50 EPO Surge protector getting an E1 and E2 code error from the pedastals. The errors state that if the power is above 132 or below 104 on line 1 (E1) or line 2 (E2) it will shut off park power. We spoke to the office and moved spots, but received and E1 code error again. I took a chance and ran my unit without the protector. I tried it on another pedestal in the morning and received an E2 error code. I checked my Powerdog app and it showed 142.5 volts on line 2. Soooo....I'm not sure but will contact Hughes Autotransformers. Maybe it will be fine at the next stop?

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from EZ Daze RV Park
    Jun. 21, 2023

    EZ Daze RV Park

    Nice Park off Interstate

    Close to interstate, however last signage is a bit difficult to see. Clean, well maintained park with cement pads and nice grass in between.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Puskus Lake
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Puskus Lake

    Puskus Campground

    Hardly any other people around. Very run down and lots of bugs. Stopped over here for a quick camp spot on a road trip, and it was fine for this. Wouldn’t go out of the way to come back

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Storm Creek Lake Campground
    May. 21, 2023

    Storm Creek Lake Campground

    Clean and tidy, a little frustrating

    We're traveling across the country and used our RV site as home base  for 2 days. Campsites and bath/showers were very clean. Very quiet. A bit too much pavement, with no trees or natural space between campsites. When you are leaving, the pump out station is located on the wrong side of the road without an easy way to turn around. Also the water hose at the pump out station wasn't working -- no water to rinse with but from our tank.

  • Laurie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Grove - John W. Kyle State Park
    Mar. 22, 2023

    Oak Grove - John W. Kyle State Park

    It is ok

    This is a fisherman's camp. The campground is only half available. Most bathrooms are closed due to a storm 4 years ago. Not well maintained and no one around to help with registration. I guess if you like to fish it would be ok.



Guide to Pope

Camping near Pope, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're in an RV or pitching a tent, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Wallace Creek. One reviewer said, "This is a very popular camping area with very good fishing." You can also find a fishing pier nearby.
  • Hiking: If you love to hike, check out Chickasaw Hill. A visitor mentioned, "It was very warm but we knew that, would go back in different seasons, easy place to walk to fish and or swim."
  • Swimming: Enjoy the water at George P. Cossar State Park. One camper noted, "We tent camped for the weekend... There is a playground for kids and dogs are allowed at the campgrounds."

What campers like:

  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment at Pats Bluff. A reviewer said, "They have large flat sites... Campground is very clean."
  • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the well-kept restrooms at North Abutment. One visitor mentioned, "Everything is clean and well kept."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the helpful campground hosts at Wallace Creek. A reviewer stated, "The campground hosts are excellent in this campground."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like John W Kyle State Park, have been noted for needing maintenance. One camper said, "This campground is badly in need of repairs and maintenance."
  • Site Availability: Reservations can fill up quickly, especially at popular spots like Hernando Point. A visitor noted, "Pretty much all the sites I thought would be easy to get into were reserved."
  • Cell Service: If you need to stay connected, be aware that cell service can be spotty. One camper at Persimmon Hill mentioned, "Verizon coverage was unreliable and spotty without a booster."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Activities: Kids might get bored without activities. One reviewer at Hernando Point suggested, "If you have kids you may want to bring bikes, games, and other things to do."
  • Choose the Right Spot: For more privacy, consider sites further back in campgrounds like Wallace Creek. A camper mentioned, "If you want more privacy and quietness the back of the campground would be a little better."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds lack markets, so plan your meals ahead. A visitor at Pats Bluff noted, "There is a dollar general a few miles away for needed supplies."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at North Abutment said, "Great large sites... Many sites on the water and pull through."
  • Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups, like George P. Cossar State Park. One camper mentioned, "This is a nice older campground with full hookups including sewer."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Weather can change quickly, so pack accordingly. A visitor at Hurricane Landing noted, "The bathhouse isn’t the worst I have seen. It gets the job done."

Camping near Pope, Mississippi, has something for everyone, from fishing and hiking to family-friendly activities. Just be prepared and enjoy the great outdoors!

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