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Several campgrounds and recreational areas surround Potts Camp, Mississippi, primarily in the Holly Springs National Forest. Wall Doxey State Park Campground offers water and electric hookups for tent camping, RVs, and cabins in a wooded setting about 12 miles north of Potts Camp. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area provides more rustic camping options with both electric and primitive sites. The region's camping landscape includes a mix of state park facilities and national forest lands, with options ranging from basic tent sites to areas with full RV hookups.
Camping is available year-round at most locations, though some facilities like Chewalla Lake operate seasonally from mid-March to mid-November. A visitor commented, "This is a beautiful area in the woods next to a lake. Has electric and water, no sewer. Bathrooms are not kept up, dirty and no lights in the showers." Roads within some campgrounds may present challenges, particularly for larger RVs, with visitors noting issues navigating tree limbs and holes. Many campgrounds use self-registration systems with iron rangers collecting fees, though rangers do patrol regularly. Cell service varies throughout the region, with some areas reporting good coverage while more remote locations may have limited connectivity.
The lake environments feature prominently in camping experiences near Potts Camp. Chewalla Lake offers fishing opportunities, a swimming beach, and hiking trails that include woods, waterfront areas, and boardwalks. A camper wrote, "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." Wall Doxey State Park includes a lake for water activities, disc golf, and playgrounds. Campsites are typically wooded and private, providing natural shade during hot Mississippi summers. Wildlife sightings, including deer, add to the outdoor experience. Most developed campgrounds in the area feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilet facilities, though amenity quality varies across locations.
Best Campgrounds near Potts Camp (75)
1. Wall Doxey State Park Campground
"First, I drove in while Mississippi was under a blanket of snow."
"This is a little state park on the edge of the Holly Springs National Forest. **Yay: lovely easy hiking, lots of water activities, wooded campsites, simple and pretty."
from $2 - $447 / night
Check Availability2. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
"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."
"Campground Review: We live about an hour away from here, so we decided to finally check this place out! I am so glad we finally gave it a chance!"
from $7 - $40 / night
Check Availability3. 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."
"Self check in is handled at the permit box upon turning off the highway. Be mindful of snakes and you’re usual pests."
4. Cox Lake
5. Dispersed Camp Site #MSL-02
"There was a large opening at the end of the trail…even though onX offroad says there’s dispersed camping along this road there was 1 maybe 2 spots to just pull off and park!"
6. Hurricane Landing
"Walking distance from the water. I could see the water from my spot."
"Easy access to fishing and water sports when the lake is up. When the lake is down, explore the lake bottoms."
from $24 - $100 / night
Check Availability7. Love's RV Hookup-Holly Springs MS 889
from $29 / night
Check Availability8. Graham Lake
9. Turtle Lodge RV Park
10. Wyatt Crossing Concessionaire
Drive Time
- 53 min from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 36 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 47 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 2 hrs 5 min from Florence, AL
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Recent Reviews near Potts Camp, MS
370 Reviews of 75 Potts Camp Campgrounds
- Lee W.
ScoutDub Patton Campground
10 out of 10
Awesome Clean camp grounds with easy bathroom and water and electric hook ups definitely a 10 out of 10
Erin L.
TravelerTombigbee 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.
- SSusan R.
GuideWallace Creek
Awesome CG, spacious sites
This CG will be on our list of future places to stay when traveling through MS. As a matter of fact, I’ll plan to deviate north to camp here again- it is that good! Sites are very spacious, park is very well maintained, and we had a peaceful stay. We pulled in around 7 pm on a Sunday and had many sites to choose from. We looked at sites and chose one, then booked it online when we set up. Cell signal was fine, and our Starlink made an easy connection at site 19- plenty of open skies. The sites are paved and very long- and the picnic table, fire pit, grill, and table were in excellent condition.
- Amanda F.Legend
Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort
Not bad
This place was nice and had wonderful food and employees when it first opened. I believe they changed management and it has gone downhill.
- 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!
- JJohn H.Guide
Hurricane Landing
Very nice
Showed up after rain and the grass was a little long. They showed up to mow the day after we arrived. There are showers and bathrooms and the spot was very affordable. Walking distance from the water. I could see the water from my spot.
Guide to Potts Camp
The Holly Springs National Forest surrounds the Potts Camp area with an extensive network of wooded campgrounds. Camping opportunities near Potts Camp, Mississippi range from primitive sites without amenities to full-service campgrounds with modern facilities. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 300-500 feet, creating relatively mild camping conditions even during summer when temperatures typically range from 70-95°F.
What to do
Disc golf adventures: Wall Doxey State Park Campground offers an 18-hole course winding through pine forests. A camper noted, "The highlight for us is the disc golf course that winds through the pine forest." The course is free to use with paid park admission.
Seasonal celebrations: October camping brings special events at some campgrounds. "My wife and I have only camped here once. It won't be the last time, but we were invited to the halloween get together at the park. And we had no idea it was such a big deal," reported a visitor at Wall Doxey State Park Campground. Every campsite features decorations and organized activities for children.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes in the region provide fishing access. A visitor to Hurricane Landing commented, "Easy access to fishing and water sports when the lake is up. When the lake is down, explore the lake bottoms." Bass, crappie, and catfish are common catches in these waters.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the spacing at many locations. At Wall Doxey, a reviewer mentioned, "The sites are far enough apart to not feel on top of your neighbor." Similarly, at Hurricane Landing, "Sites on the back side of the loop are spaced out much more nicely than those on the front."
Clean facilities: While amenities vary by location, many campers note clean conditions. A solo female traveler at Wall Doxey shared, "Camped 4days/3nights. Really nice wooded sites. Water and Electric on site. Wifi-Tmobile worked fine whole trip. Not a lot of campers while I was here. Quiet and Peaceful."
Affordability: Puskus Lake offers some of the region's most economical camping. "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. Additionally, I have never seen more than 5 or 6 different sites being used anytime that I have been there. It is also relatively cheap to camp there which is always great!"
What you should know
Self-registration systems: Most national forest campgrounds use payment boxes. At Puskus Lake, "Self check in is handled at the permit box upon turning off the highway. Be mindful of snakes and your usual pests."
Seasonal lake levels: Water levels fluctuate significantly. A Hurricane Landing visitor noted, "Great summer time camping when the lake is full pool." During fall and winter, some lakes recede considerably, changing access to water activities.
Varied bathroom conditions: Facilities range widely in quality. At Trace State Park Campground, "Deer Run bath house is showing its age, but Eagle Ridge's is much newer, and it includes a coin laundry and a party room. Park roads are in serious need of repair."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Potts Camp, MS?
What camping is available near Potts Camp, MS?
According to TheDyrt.com, Potts Camp, MS offers a wide range of camping options, with 75 campgrounds and RV parks near Potts Camp, MS and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Potts Camp, MS?
Which is the most popular campground near Potts Camp, MS?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Potts Camp, MS is Wall Doxey State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 21 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Potts Camp, MS?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Potts Camp, MS?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Potts Camp, MS.
What parks are near Potts Camp, MS?
What parks are near Potts Camp, MS?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Potts Camp, MS that allow camping, notably Enid Lake and Arkabutla Lake.
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