Best Tent Camping near Robinsonville, MS

Tent camping options near Robinsonville, Mississippi include several primitive sites within driving distance, with Kellys Crossing Campground and Pleasant Hill Campground both located about 35 miles northeast near Arkabutla Lake. These tent campgrounds offer basic amenities for campers seeking simple outdoor experiences. For those willing to travel slightly farther, Beach Point at Sardis Lake and Elmers Hill provide additional tent camping alternatives approximately 50 miles southeast of Robinsonville.

Most tent sites in the region feature picnic tables and toilets, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Kellys Crossing functions primarily as a boat ramp area with adjacent camping spaces rather than a designated campground. Campers should plan accordingly for primitive conditions, as several locations lack reliable drinking water. The sites typically include fire rings where fires are permitted, and most accommodate tent setups on simple dirt or grass surfaces. Vault toilets are common at these locations, though maintenance quality varies. Many tent campsites remain free or low-cost, with Beach Point charging approximately $8 per night when fees are collected.

Tent campers frequently note the quiet atmosphere at these campgrounds, particularly during off-peak seasons. A review mentioned that Beach Point offers "a nice little spot because of the view" with sites directly overlooking Sardis Lake. Sites at Kellys Crossing provide good lake access and potential solitude. Weather considerations are important when planning tent camping trips in this region, with mosquitoes being problematic during warmer months. The Delta Heritage Trail State Park Campground, located about 55 miles southwest in Arkansas, features shaded tent sites with designated pads, though visitors warn to "bring bug spray" as mosquitoes can be abundant. While some campgrounds like Pleasant Hill have been reported as overgrown or poorly maintained, others like Elmers Hill offer well-maintained tent-specific camping with drinking water available and proximity to the lower Sardis Lake.

Best Tent Sites Near Robinsonville, Mississippi (8)

    1. Kellys Crossing Campground

    2 Reviews
    O.C. Fisher Lake, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 562-6261

    "This is an off the beaten path area for standard recreation. It’s technically a boat ramp that accesses Arkabutla Lake with picnic and camping areas nearby."

    2. Pleasant Hill Campground

    1 Review
    O.C. Fisher Lake, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 562-6261

    3. Maple Flat Group Campground

    3 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-5278

    "Everyone spends their days out on the water but there’s some trails too and tourist attractions outside the park for all ages. The lake has a lot of inlets to explore by canoe."

    "The site was right on the water with a good amount of space between us and the next site. There were less than 20 sites I'm guessing which made for a calm atmosphere."

    4. Delta Heritage Trail State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lexa, AR
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 644-3474

    $13 - $15 / night

    "This place has nice pads to put tents on and picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Only 10 sites though and it is first come first serve."

    "We were on motorcycles so they let us drive them to the campsite otherwise they are a walk-in it's a really short walk."

    5. Beach Point - Sardis Lake

    4 Reviews
    Sardis, MS
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 563-4531

    $8 / night

    "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."

    "Cars stay in the parking lot, and you walk up to your site. Pretty basic. Running water, flushable toilets, no showers. Quiet area.

    Early march, it was raining and I was the only one there"

    6. Elmers Hill

    1 Review
    Sardis, MS
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 563-4531

    "Nice little spot with about 8 tent sites. No hookups of any kind for campers. Bathrooms are currently closed, but we’re nice when we stayed there, but old. Drinking water is available."

    8. Hays Crossing

    1 Review
    Sardis, MS
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 563-4531
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  • Denise B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Hollywood Casino RV Park - Tunica

    Super quiet

    Super quiet, not equipped for many activities. Some covered picnic tables interspersed. Outdoor cooking allowed unless there is a fire ban. One small commercial washer and two dryers available. Water and electric 50 amp at each site. Dump station. Showers and rest rooms are nice. Great overnight for travelers and good price, $25. Propane available. Ok stay if visiting casino.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    No Cell Service; No Public Phones: No WIFI Calls at Visitor Center

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    No fee assessed to make on-line reservations 

    Quiet 

    light view of lake from #57 

    Site 57 has no site next to it or behind it 

    Good distance between campsites 

    Dark sky friendly except for sites near toilet/shower facilities where there is an actual street light 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in campground B 

    Both campground B toilet/shower facilities very clean with ample supply of TP, soap and paper towels 

    Wood picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate and metal lantern hook 

    Wide roadway in campground B 

    Small playground 

    Access to lake swimming area from campground B 

    Trash receptacles at toilet/shower facility 

    Lots of deer


    Smaller Walmart in Wynne AR 

    Pops Grill in Wynne real good

    CONS 

    County burn ban in place upon arrival but no signage anywhere alerting of ban. We saw the Arkansas burn ban website and inquired upon checkin if it was enforced and park clerk affirmed ban but we saw many campers had a wood fire burning all the time. So without any signage we understand the confusion and noncompliance. Park should at least place burn ban signage at campground entrance. 

    Site 57 unlevel side-to-side 

    No cell service. 

    No public phone in park. 

    Parks signage states WiFi at park visitor center could be used to make phone calls. We found this not true with our T-MOBILE service as we purposely went to the visitor center to make a WIFI call. There is WIFI at visitors center but only one bar and too weak to transmit a call. So if there is an emergency after visitor center is closed and you need to make a call, good luck, as there is no public phone nor any camp hosts. We drove approximately 8 miles towards Wynne to get sufficient cell signal to make calls and connect with internet. 

    Only free WiFi is at park visitor center. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device. Viasat delivered a good signal within 200 ft of toilet/shower facility so it was useless in our campsite#57. Don’t waste your money! Sewer connection at rear of site pad so bring the looooong stinky slinky! 

    Pets not kept on leash 

    No security gate closure overnight

  • Curren C.
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Tom Sawyer's RV Park

    Motorcycle Friendly & Free Laundry

    Found this campsite on the Dyrt and was pleasantly surprised with the location and family friendly atmosphere. Right on the River but not swimable water. In an industrial park but felt very safe. Just a few minutes from the interstate.

    The tent site is just a primitive grassy group area but had tons of shade from giant oak trees and is right next to the bathhouse.

    Laundry is free on the second story of the bathhouse which was a wonderful treat.

    The bathrooms weren’t awful but could use some TLC.

    Tent sites do not get picnic tables. No fire rings.

    Overall a decent night’s stay - whatever you do don’t forget your bug spray!

  • Taylor C.
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

    Loved it here!

    Just so beautiful. Trails were well marked but not for faint of heart. Campsites were pretty close together and bathrooms not too great. Little black bugs swarmed on warm nights right a dusk for an hour. There’s an airport nearby and planes were constantly flying over one of the nights. We were the only tent there. Tent pads aren’t clearly marked but plenty of level ground to set up. Lake was gorgeous too, I was literally the only one out there.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 7, 2022

    South Abutment Recreation Area

    Gorgeous sunrises (and the sunsets aren't bad either)!

    We arrived just before sunset in late November (dang Daylight Savings time) so quickly got to our site and set up. Did not see anyone to check in but had reservations as now are required at all CoE campgrounds (a ranger drove through the next morning). The water level looked to be very low, but we still had a nice view at the end of the loop.

    Sites are FHU and other amenities include a large concrete picnic table, lantern hook, fire pit, BBQ grill, and food prep table. Sites are paved, generous in size, and spaced a very decent distance apart from each other; even though all the leaves had fallen and there were other campers in our loop, I did not feel a lack of privacy.

    The restrooms were clean and although there were paper towels, the soap dispensers were empty (my only beef with this campground)! The showers looked to be reasonable, but it was below freezing the next morning, so I didn’t try them out. There was also what appeared to be a utility sink in the bathroom but no shelves or other place to stage dishes. 

    I can only assume that water sports are in-season and not sure about other recreational activities. Because the ground was frozen the next morning, I was able to walk down to the water and get some great photos of the sunrise and birds. 

    This was just an overnight stay for us but for $12 (with the Golden Access Pass), it is a real bargain and the reason we often seek out Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

    Older Feeling Park With Nice Features

    This was one of the first state parks in Tennessee I visited on my trip through the state. Despite being an older feeling camp it offered many unique features and options for keeping myself entertained. (Check Out Their Website)

    When it came to camping not only were there tent sites but also cabins which had a very rustic feel. I opted for a tent site which ran $25 and had full electrical hookups (site 40), a big perk for charging my devices at the end of a busy day. My site had a bbq grill and fire ring in addition to a picnic table and was well shaded. I felt like the sites along this side of the road were a little more spacious than the other side of the road which were a little more close together.

    I was about half way down the loop and a short distance from the restroom and showers which were in decent shape but nothing super special. The water pressure here was good for showering.

    My favorite thing about this camp was the outdoor activities which seemed to be everywhere. I hiked both the Woodland and Pioneer Springs trails (MAP), each about 4 miles and along the way enjoyed just taking in the outdoors. I will say that if you do any trails in late summer here you will need mosquito spray because they come in droves.

    You can travel to the boat ramp and marina and rent boats there or bring your own to take advantage of the lake which winds through various types of vegetation and allows you to see the lake in a way you cannot from the shore line. I most enjoyed taking out a kayak and exploring the swampy feeling area, though I will say being so close to the Mississippi River I was afraid of what I might find lurking in the water.

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    TIPS:

    • Bring citronella candles for your table when camping and try to put a dryer sheet in your pocket to ward off mosquitoes. In addition to spray these will make your trip here a bit more comfortable.
    • Bring your own firewood if you want to have a campground. There were signs around camp saying not to move wood.
  • Suzi T.
    Apr. 15, 2018

    Hernando Point

    Great experience

    Very clean restrooms and shower areas. Site had grill, fire ring, and picnic table. Water and electric hookup

  • Rebecca H.
    May. 4, 2021

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Huge Park with Plenty to Do

    It was a pleasure camping in our RV at Village Creek. We were initially given a spot in loop A, but moved to loop B to be closer to the playground and lake. Loop A was about 2.5 miles away - park is huge! The bathrooms in A looked brand new and really nice. In B, they were more average, but I still enjoyed a nice hot shower. If you have kids, definitely stay in B. Park staff was very accommodating about switching our site, and it no doubt helped that the park wasn’t very busy midweek.

    We ended up in a spacious, level pull through site with a little patio with a picnic table, grill, fire ring and lantern hook. There’s a little beach swimming hole there and a lot of space to run around.

    There is a lot of wildlife living in the park and the insects are no joke. Make sure to do tick checks when enjoying the hot showers!

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Good rest for weary travelers!

    Arrived after hours to Campsite area A (sites 1-41). Note: reservation app does was not allow same day reservations, so find "available" site and pay at kiosk at visitor center. Hard to see park at night but in the morning found clean restrooms and shower --a happy find. Park offers nice large sites for tent and RVs with power, water, picnic table & fire rings. Really nice campgrounds with golf and equestrian facilities near by.


Guide to Robinsonville

Robinsonville, Mississippi, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat. With beautiful landscapes and access to recreational activities, it's an ideal spot for your next camping adventure.

Tips for tent camping near Robinsonville

  • Maple Flat Group Campground provides a rustic experience with large trees and remnants of old tent pads, perfect for those who appreciate nature's beauty.
  • Kellys Crossing Campground is a quiet spot that allows for boat-in access, making it a great choice for campers seeking solitude by the water.
  • Elmers Hill is a hidden gem with limited tent sites, ensuring a more intimate camping experience away from the crowds.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Beach Point - Sardis Lake, enjoy a peaceful day by the water with opportunities for fishing and canoeing, all while surrounded by stunning views.
  • Hays Crossing offers hiking trails and exploration opportunities, allowing campers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.
  • Delta Heritage Trail State Park Campground features trails for biking and walking, making it a great base for outdoor adventures.

Local attractions to explore while camping

  • The Delta Heritage Trail State Park Campground is close to historical sites and scenic routes, perfect for those interested in local culture and history.
  • Pleasant Hill Campground is near various tourist attractions, providing a chance to explore the rich heritage of the Mississippi region.
  • Memphis South Camp Ground is conveniently located for day trips to Memphis, where you can enjoy music, food, and vibrant city life.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Robinsonville, MS is Kellys Crossing Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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