John W. Kyle State Park offers glamping close to Sardis, Mississippi on the eastern shore of Sardis Lake. The park sits at around 310 feet above sea level in a region characterized by gently rolling hills and pine-oak forests. During summer months, temperatures typically range from 80-95°F with high humidity, while winters are mild with occasional freezing temperatures.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Enid Lake, located about 25 miles south of Sardis, provides excellent fishing opportunities and is recognized for its bass fishing. "Enid Lake has an earthen dam and was built for flood control. We enjoyed the nearby North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitors Center," notes a camper at Wallace Creek.
Disc golf course: Wall Doxey State Park maintains a disc golf course through pine forests. "The highlight for us is the disc golf course the winds through the pine forest," explains a reviewer at Wall Doxey State Park Campground, though they caution about ticks during warmer months.
Lake exploration: Puskus Lake offers a quiet setting for paddling. "Fun little quick trip to paddle around in kayak, fish & enjoy great meal over grill," shares a visitor at Puskus Lake. The lake has wide docks with bench seating for relaxing near the water.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds in the area offer generous camping spaces. At Hernando Point, campers appreciate the room to spread out: "Had a huge spot with lots of shade. Only complaint was there was no playground in the actual camping area."
Water views: Lakefront sites are highly valued across several campgrounds. "Sites are paved and full hookups at site. Nice view!" reports one camper about Hernando Point, while others mention the beautiful lake setting with reasonable prices for water and electric hookups.
Private spots: Some campgrounds offer secluded sites away from crowds. At Dub Patton Campground, "Site 9 and site 10 are by far the most beautiful sites in the camp in my opinion. They are right on the lake and relatively separate from the other sites."
What you should know
Water hookup placement: At John W. Kyle State Park, water access can be challenging. "The water spigot was in several inches of water," reports one camper, while another mentions, "We did have to buy an extra hose to reach water hookup but other than that, it was good."
Maintenance issues: Some state parks in the area need updates. "Mississippi needs to put some funding behind the park, could be a real gem. Overall we had a great stay and I would recommend the campground," notes a camper about Wall Doxey State Park.
Variable bathroom conditions: Bathroom facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "The bathroom does not have AC or a fan, so it was a total sweat box," warns one reviewer about John W. Kyle State Park, while more positive reports exist at other locations.
Tips for camping with families
Halloween events: Wall Doxey State Park hosts special Halloween activities. "We were invited to the halloween get together 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," shares a visitor at Wall Doxey State Park.
Playground options: Several parks offer play areas for children. At George P. Cossar State Park Campground, "Yokona ridge has a great playground for kids with the putt-putt golf course a short walk away. 4$+tax per person to play."
Bugs awareness: Prepare for insects, especially in wooded areas. "The pollen had come out - looked like snow falling in my headlamp," notes a camper at George P. Cossar State Park, and others mention bringing bug spray during warmer months.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Some sites require additional preparation. "Most sites in the northern part are grown up in weeds and the concrete tables were in bad shape," reports one RVer about John W. Kyle State Park, while another mentions, "Not all sites are level in fact we had to pass up a couple because of that reason."
Power management: At EZ Daze RV Park, electrical issues have been reported: "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."
Dumping options: Some parks offer convenient dump stations. At Wallace Creek, "Dump station on the way out. Lot of storm damage trees made firewood plentiful," notes a satisfied camper about the facilities.
