Best Tent Camping near Richton, MS

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Richton and then fall asleep in your tent? Finding a place to camp in Mississippi with your tent has never been easier. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Richton campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Richton, MS (7)

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      1. Janice Landing

      3 Reviews
      12 Saves
      Wiggins, Mississippi

      Janice Landing is located 10 miles downstream from Moody’s Landing on the Black Creek float trip. Black Creek hiking trail passes near this campground.

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      3. All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

      2 Reviews
      8 Photos
      5 Saves
      Purvis, Mississippi

      All You Need is a 111 acre paradise that is home to some VERY unique and endangered habitat. Our northern boundary is a tract of DeSoto National Forest, where we have practically exclusive access to another 90 acres of longleaf pine savannah and more bottomland creeks.

      The sandhills are home to prickly pear cactus, deer moss (7 kinds of lichen), and our mascot, the endangered Gopher Tortoise.

      We're working to develop a nature education and retreat center where we share permaculture practices, homesteading/sustainable living skills, conservation practices, and approaches to connecting more deeply to the land.

      You will have access to and be a 5 minute walk from our many walking paths and our swimming pond, as well as a 15 minute walk to Desoto National Forest, which butts up to our property line.

      We would love to have you as our guest on the land, and are especially eager to meet travelers who deeply love nature and want to live in better relationship to it!

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      $25 - $95 / night

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        4. Fairley Bridge Landing

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        4 Saves
        Wiggins, Mississippi

        Site serves as the end point for both the Black Creek float trip and hiking trail

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          5. All You Need Institute - Tent Camping

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          2 Saves
          Purvis, Mississippi

          All You Need Institute stewards 111 secluded acres of pristine habitats on occupied Chata’ (Choctaw) land in the heart of the Gulf South. We are guided by permaculture practices and the innate wisdom of the land to increase biodiversity and fulfill our responsibility to live in right relationship with mother earth.

          All You Need Institute provides experiential learning and reflection opportunities that foster the practical skills and inner perspectives necessary for balanced relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural resources that make our lives possible.

          Facility Rentals

          Our facilities include a 706 sq ft yurt, a private micro-cabin, a shower, and fully loaded outdoor kitchen, two canvas “glamping” tents, and a luxury outhouse. The yurt is a beautiful multi-purpose space that can accommodate groups up to 30 people, 15 with social distancing. We have running well water, a picnic table, a hammock/swing area, and much more to explore with your group!

          Priority for rentals will always be given to grassroots organizations and organizers who are working on ways to restore relationship with the land and each other. We are interested in collaborating on events and love to hear your ideas regarding what inspires you about being on the land and how we can work together to create something special. To inquire about the specifics of your vision, email info@allyouneedinstitute.com.

          Add-Ons & OFFERINGS

          At All You Need, we want to help you make your time here special. We have a variety of healing and adventure options which you can add on to your stay. These include:

          **Wildflower Bouquets & Decor for Special Events **

          From The Garden / Foraged Breakfasts or Packed Lunches

          **Native & Edible Plant ID & Tour of the Ecosystem **

          Consultation / Q&A About Homesteading / Ecological Land Management & Conservation

          **Natural Dreamwork Session or Dream Circle **

          Land Based Wellness Rituals & Energy Healing

          Kayaking/River Adventure Rides or Guided Paddles

          Guided Hikes and Tours of DeSoto National Forest

          Just email info@allyouneedinstitute.com and we will be happy to explore how to make your trip special!

          Also - We do not wish to turn anyone away from the land for lack of funds. Send an email to info@allyouneedinstitute.com and let us know what your needs are and what you feel you can contribute. This is especially true of those who are marginalized in our society. Please let us know how we can make this place more welcoming, whether through a monetary discount or other means.

          We are especially happy to do what we can to serve the needs of grassroots organizations who in turn serve the direct needs of frontline communities and ecosystems. We are happy to offer discounts on programs and facilities to serve your non-profit or mutual aid group. Let us know what we can do to help, be it a discount or other form of support.

          To learn more about why we have these policies, please click here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@allyouneedinstitute.com

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          $12 - $144 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Richton

            136 Reviews of 7 Richton Campgrounds


            • Tiffany M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Little Black Creek Campground & Park
              Oct. 31, 2024

              Little Black Creek Campground & Park

              Halloween fun

              We stayed the weekend before Halloween and it was a very busy weekend in the campground. Some sites were extravagantly decorated and trick or treating following a golf cart parade was fun. The park is nice. The only reason I did give 5 stars is because the boardwalks over the lake were in desperate need of repair and unsafe.

            • Angela B.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
              Oct. 17, 2024

              Lake Perry Campground

              Overnighter

              Nice small campground. The shower was clean yet dated. Had multiple sites with the lake view. Many of the campsite have campers that are staying the maximum stay. So some of the premium site are occupied by them.

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              Camper-submitted photo from All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin
              Sep. 8, 2024

              All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

              It is dirty and not well organized

              I went ahead and booked online the favorite spot, hog's wallow. The spot is really nicely arbored, but big spiders all over the place, and ants nests everywhere as well, as soon as I got my food out they were all over . Went to see the shower and it was smelly and dirty as heck. It was enough for me to leave after an hour of visit. I asked for a refund , but they were not willing to do so, hence my comment.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
              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.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
              Sep. 2, 2024

              Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

              Picked this place at the last minute, so glad we did.

              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. Staff was efficient and helpful. Sites were arranged around a lake and level. We would stay here again.

            • KThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Creek Landing
              Aug. 14, 2024

              Cypress Creek Landing

              'Temporarily' Closed for 4 years!

              This campground has been temporarily closed for 4 years and when I last spoke to the rangers office, there was no schedule for re-opening.

            • Mister.B
              Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Fork Rec Area
              Jun. 12, 2024

              Turkey Fork Rec Area

              Great campsite!

              Arrived here today. By the time I got camp set up, the host stopped by welcomed me and said if there are issues to get with them. Very friendly!

            • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
              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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
              May. 2, 2024

              Lake Perry Campground

              Older campground/lakeside camping

              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. Joey, the attendant, was so helpful and very knowledgeable. There is a dump. Will come back.

            • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
              Feb. 24, 2024

              Lake Perry Campground

              Fishing, Fishing, and Fishing

              Lake Perry, Beaumont, MS: We stopped for an overnight stay. Worked fine. Most sites have an unhindered view of the lake. Currently, the fallen brown leaves and leafless deciduous trees do not make this campground inviting. I imagine the scenery is much more attractive in spring and into fall. However ,must be gorgeous those two times of year. This is a very old campground. Facilities are old. To Do: Fish and fish. The host, Joey, will go out of his way for you. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

              (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2023: $ 15 for seniors. Security: No gate Usage during visit: 10% Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: A few sites are closer than desirable. Most are okay. Site surface: Concrete Reservations: First-come, first-serve Campground Noise: Quiet, but one site did not try to control their dachshund’s barking. I hope this isn’t indicative of usual behavior. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Flush. Very old, but Showers: Very ugly Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): Okay Setting: View of lake. Host: Yes Rig Size: A large 5 th wheel had to leave as there was not a site large enough. Our site, #1, was the only site the trailer would have fit.

            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
              Feb. 24, 2024

              Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

              Primative but free

              Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

            • d
              Camper-submitted photo from Janice Landing
              Feb. 5, 2024

              Janice Landing

              Pretty nice

              Have camped here a few times over the years never had a bad experience!! Warm weather weekend campers should probably choose a site on back side of loop as the boat launch gets pretty busy and generally use the section closest to hwy . Expect a few cars thru the night and long periods of silence

            • Chris R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Janice Landing
              Nov. 29, 2023

              Janice Landing

              A place to park

              We are an older couple but love NF camping. Ratings are so subjective. We are in a camper van. Apparently this is a landing point for float trips. 5 sites total. Toilet was clean. Water on site but not sure I would drink it as there was a lot of sediment. Make sure you have what you need as services are limited. No cell coverage. I think there are nicer options in close proximity. It was free.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground
              Jun. 26, 2023

              Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

              Nice lake soso park

              Ok so I just tent camped here this past weekend in June. When I got to my campsite there was still trash everywhere. Mainly charcoal coals dumped next to the picnic table loaded with cigarettes. There was no fire ring so you could basically start a fire anywhere which I thought was strange. My neighbors were fine but there are no rules on what people can do. Trucks with boat trails were all over the place and most halfway on the road. I was fine driving around but I couldn’t imagine pulling a trailer through it. No camp store so that was a bummer. The registration office was so old and smelly I didn’t want to be in there. Not that there was much to it. The bathrooms were ok. Not dirty but old and hot. What I did like was the night sky. I saw lots of stars. Riding my bike around. Lots of roads for cruising. If you have a boat air Jets skis you would like this better. It just wasn’t for me.

            • K
              Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
              Jun. 25, 2023

              Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA

              Last Minute stop!

              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. Booked us over the phone. The park is so organized and clean! Beautiful. Everyone was able to take showers and we did our dishes at our site. I’m so so thankful we came across this on the Dyrt app!

            • Caroline S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
              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.

            • Dale M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Little Black Creek Waterpark
              Mar. 30, 2023

              Little Black Creek Waterpark

              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.

            • Kiva R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground
              Mar. 23, 2023

              Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

              Serene

              Beautiful, peaceful lake. We were only there for one night passing thru. Only saw people fishing on the lake so I don’t know if they allow any other water activities. We never used the (or even saw) the bathhouse so I can’t report on that. This is an older park. It could use a little TLC but over all you can tell it’s pretty well kept as far as maintenance goes. Grass is maintained and everything looks very neat and cared for. We had a beautiful lakefront spot and look forward to coming back for a longer visit.

            • steve W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Water Park
              Feb. 28, 2023

              Big Creek Water Park

              Great place

              Sites are roomy. 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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Water Park
              Feb. 27, 2023

              Big Creek Water Park

              Love this place

              Great sites although some are a bit tight. The bath house is dated and only 1 washer and dryer but the park itself is great

            • Joel G.
              Camper-submitted photo from Archusa Creek Waterpark
              Feb. 16, 2023

              Archusa Creek Waterpark

              wonderful quiet park, pet friendly

              Enjoyed our stay, There are a lot of long term lots in the back that are junky, but still it is a nice park.

            • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin
              Jan. 17, 2023

              All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin

              Nature Lovers Paradise

              Ashley here with The Dyrt. I loved talking to Kezia, your host, and learning about their property. This place is a labor of LOVE! 111 Acres to be explored with unique and comfy accommodations. I love all the sweet touches. Please check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

            • TylerWende O.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground
              Nov. 26, 2022

              Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground

              Beautiful setting on the lake.

              Some sites are level & others not so much but not bad. Some areas of the park have recently been upgraded while others are def’ly do for renovation. Ask before reserving if this matters to you.



            Guide to Richton

            Tent camping near Richton, Mississippi offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities. With several options available, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and unwind.

            Tips for tent camping near Richton

            • For a peaceful experience, consider camping at Janice Landing, where you can enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors, especially if you choose a site away from the busy boat launch.
            • Bring your own supplies when visiting Airey Lake Recreation Area, as services are limited, but the free camping and drinking water make it worthwhile.
            • If you're looking for a unique experience, check out All You Need Institute - Tent Camping, where you can enjoy workshops and a beautiful natural setting.

            Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts

            • The scenic beauty of Airey Lake Recreation Area is perfect for fishing and hiking, making it a great spot for those who love outdoor activities.
            • Explore the nearby trails and waterways while camping at Janice Landing, which serves as a popular launch point for float trips.
            • Experience the charm of nature at All You Need Institute - Yurt & Micro Cabin, where you can enjoy unique accommodations and explore the expansive property.

            Features to enhance your camping experience

            • At Airey Lake Recreation Area, you'll find picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to enjoy meals and campfires under the stars.
            • Janice Landing offers drinking water and toilets, ensuring basic amenities are available for a comfortable stay.
            • For those who appreciate a more structured camping experience, All You Need Institute - Tent Camping provides reservable sites and access to toilets, making it a convenient choice for families.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Richton, MS?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Richton, MS is Janice Landing with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

            • What is the best site to find tent camping near Richton, MS?

              TheDyrt.com has all 7 tent camping locations near Richton, MS, with real photos and reviews from campers.