Wall Doxey State Park Campground sits within Holly Springs National Forest, covering 8 acres of wooded terrain at an elevation of 400 feet. The forest encompasses 155,000 acres of pine and hardwood ecosystems across north-central Mississippi. Tent and RV camping near Potts Camp offers access to multiple fishing lakes, with water temperatures reaching 85°F in summer months and dropping to the 50s in winter.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Davis Lake Campground provides lakeside access with sites just 20-50 feet from the water. "The campground is adjacent to the Eastern shore of the 200 acre Davis Lake. 14 sites are right on the lake front offering spectacular sun rises and evening sun sets. The lake is known to anglers, and wildlife and birds are a given," notes a camper at Davis Lake Campground.
Disc golf: Wall Doxey State Park offers a course through pine forests. "The highlight for us is the disc golf course the winds through the pine forest," reports a visitor, though they warn: "If you are camping here anytime during the warmer months, be ready to pick ticks off of everyone!"
Hiking trails: Puskus Lake features modest hiking options. "There are 2 trails you can walk on around the campsite but they only equal about 5 miles and are not maintained very well in some areas although they are flat and easy to explore," explains a reviewer at Puskus Lake.
What campers like
Affordable pricing: Wallace Creek offers full hookups at budget-friendly rates. "They just added sewer with makes a full hookup at $20/night a total bargain. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, bbq grill, small concrete stand next to bbq, and lantern crook," mentions a visitor at Wallace Creek.
Quiet atmosphere: Chewalla Lake Recreation Area provides peaceful settings for unplugging. A camper notes, "We didn't try, but I bet fishing would be great here. The only problem we had was the trash leftover by the previous campers. The fire pit was full of half-burnt garbage. Overall very quiet, peaceful Thursday night."
Wildlife viewing: Davis Lake offers excellent bird watching opportunities. "We had a Great Blue Heron 'friend' during our entire stay," shares a camper. "Being located in the Tombigbee National Forest there was no light pollution making the night sky a spectacular sight to see."
What you should know
Limited shower facilities: Not all campgrounds maintain full bathroom amenities year-round. At Chewalla Lake Recreation Area, a camper reports: "Bathrooms are not kept up, dirty and no lights in the showers. Pretty isolated, very few campers here. This could be a wonderful camping area, bathrooms need improvement!!"
Seasonal maintenance: State parks in the region often have varying maintenance levels. One camper at John W Kyle State Park noted: "It's really hard for me to give 1 star for anything, but this place is a dump. This is the 3rd MS State Park (North MS) we have been to and it is clear that MS does not take care of its state parks."
Reservation importance: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. A Puskus Lake visitor shared: "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."
Tips for camping with families
Halloween events: Wall Doxey hosts special seasonal activities. A camper mentions: "My wife and I have only camped here once. It won't be the last time, but we were invited to the halloween get to gether at the park. And we had no idea it was such a big deal. Every camp site had wonderful decorations and the kids had such a blast."
Playground options: Trace State Park Campground has recreational areas for children. "From fishing, kayaking to camping. The roads in the park are terrible! That's the one downside to the park," notes a visitor who still gave the park a 5-star rating despite the road conditions.
Swimming areas: Some lakes permit swimming while others don't. A Davis Lake camper advises: "The swimming area steps are quite slippery as well and muscle shells are ever present so i would recommend aquatic footwear if you plan on using this area."
Tips from RVers
Site selection cautions: At EZ Daze RV Park, locations vary in quality and accessibility. "Wanted a pull thru and found only one. But it was reserved. Drove whole park and found 1 back in. Called the after hours numbers to confirm we didn't miss something but both went straight to voicemail," shares one RVer about their arrival experience.
Leveling considerations: Many sites require preparation for larger rigs. A Wallace Creek camper advises: "Not all sites are level in fact we had to pass up a couple because of that reason. If you come in the off-season, there are plenty of sites not reserved so you can drive around and pick on using the self-pay system."
Yurt camping options: For those seeking yurt camping near Potts Camp, Mississippi, Chewalla Lake Recreation Area provides yurt accommodations as an alternative to traditional tent or RV setups. Campers planning Mississippi yurt camping experiences should book well in advance, especially during peak seasons from May through September.
